Watch the Kentucky Derby on FuboTV
Watch Live Sports on Hulu + Live TV
If you’ve got money on the races, you don’t want to find yourself trying to figure out how to watch the Kentucky Derby — you’ll want to have it primed and ready so you can fix yourself a fresh mint julep and settle in for the action.
Tune in on Saturday, May 3, to keep your eyes on Churchill Downs for the 2025 Run for the Roses. This year marks the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby 2025 information
- Day: Saturday, May 3
- Undercard Races: noon ET
- Time: Coverage begins at 12 p.m. ET
- Post Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
- Channel: NBC, USA Network
How to watch the Kentucky Derby
Horse racing aficionados will find the Kentucky Derby on NBC and USA Network. Derby Day content will also be streaming on Peacock and USA.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔* | ✔ |
| USA | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Peacock
NBC’s own streaming service, Peacock, will be airing coverage of the Kentucky Derby, starting with undercard races at noon and continuing with main event coverage starting at noon You’ll need the Peacock Premium Plus plan to get access to your local NBC affiliate, along with 80,000 hours of on-demand content and 50+ curated “always on” channels.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on DIRECTV STREAM
- Suggested Plan: Entertainment
- Price: $86.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 5-Days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
For Kentucky Derby coverage, NBC and USA Network are included with all DIRECTV STREAM plans. The live TV streaming service also includes unlimited Cloud DVR, so if you don’t have time to catch the race day of, you can always record and watch later.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Fubo
- Suggested Plan: Pro
- Price: $84.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 7-Days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
Fubo is a sports-first streaming service, airing over 100 sports events every week, including the Kentucky Derby on May 3, with coverage on both NBC and USA. Fubo comes with unlimited Cloud DVR on all plans: Essential, Pro, and Elite.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Hulu + Live TV
- Suggested Plan: Hulu + Live TV
- Price: $82.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 3-Days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
With a Hulu + Live TV subscription, you’ll get access to 95+ live TV channels and the Hulu on-demand library, along with ESPN Plus and Disney Plus access for no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV also offers unlimited Cloud DVR if you want to record the race and watch later.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Sling TV
- Suggested Plan: Sling Blue
- Price: $45.99
- Free Trial: N/A
- Channels Included: NBC (in some locations), USA
If you’ve read our review, then you already know how we feel about Sling TV — it’s an excellent option for anyone looking to ditch their cable plan. Sports fans will love the options for live access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and TNT, and users looking for a way to stream the Kentucky Derby will find NBC with Sling Blue or Sling Orange & Blue in select markets, as well as USA Network.
Watch the Kentucky Derby on YouTube TV
- Suggested Plan: Base
- Price: $82.99
- Free Trial: Yes, 5-days
- Channels Included: NBC, USA
YouTube TV has a base plan with over 100 channels and unlimited Cloud DVR. That lineup has local channels including NBC, along with cable channels, including USA, so you can catch all the action from Churchill Downs. YouTube TV is also one of the best services for sports fans because of additional features like Key Plays View and Stats View, giving viewers a closer look at games and events.
FAQ
The 2024 Kentucky Derby post time is scheduled between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at noon ET.
Coverage will begin at noon on Peacock and USA. Derby coverage begins at noon on NBC and Peacock.
The 2025 theme is Happy Derby: Pink Out Party!
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