what channel is kentucky derby on

The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live on NBC. The main race is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time. NBC's coverage of the event begins earlier in the day at 2:30 p.m. ET, with additional earlier coverage starting at noon on USA Network and Peacock streaming service. Peacock also offers full streaming coverage starting from noon, making it a convenient option to watch all the races and related content