It’s time to head back to Louisville’s Churchill Downs — the 2024 Kentucky Derby is here!
This year marks the milestone 150th renewal of the annual horse race, where 20 horses will participate, per NBC Sports. Several outlets have shared their predictions, including CBS Sports and The Courier Journal, so quit horsing around and be sure to check those out if you’re betting on any steeds this year.
Wherever you’re celebrating, be sure to do so with a mint julep in your hand and your TV set to the right channel or streaming service!
With the latter in mind, here’s how to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
What time does the 2024 Kentucky Derby start? What channel is the 2024 Kentucky Derby on?
At 2:30 p.m. ET, live coverage of the event will kick off on NBC. CBS Sports reports that the derby’s post time is 6:57 p.m ET, which marks the 150th Run of the Roses and the 12th race of the day.
According to the event’s official website, broadcast coverage ahead of the race will also air on FanDuel TV from 10:30 a.m. to noon ET, and on USA and Peacock from noon until 2:20 p.m. ET. The website notes that at 7:30 p.m. ET, coverage will air on FanDuel TV for the last race.
Can you stream the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
Indeed you can! The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be streaming on Peacock. For those with a valid cable login, you can get in on the action and watch on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.
Other streaming options include: DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
Radio listeners can also tune in to NBC Sports on Sirius XM’s Channel 85.
