How to watch the Kentucky Derby 2026 live for free: Time, horses
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 Kentucky Derby, the first race in the Triple Crown series, is scheduled for May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Renegade, a three-year-old horse with recent consecutive wins, is the current favorite to win the race starting from the first post.
- Pre-race coverage began at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with streaming options available via Peacock’s subscription and DIRECTV’s free trial offers.
- The Triple Crown races following the Derby are the Preakness Stakes on May 17 and the Belmont Stakes on June 6, both also broadcast on NBC.
- Betting odds and the full field for the Kentucky Derby can be tracked through apps like Twin Spires Horse Racing, with odds subject to change until race time.
