You can watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live on NBC, with coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. ET and the race post time at approximately 6:57 p.m. ET
. For streaming, Peacock offers comprehensive coverage starting at noon on race day, allowing you to watch all the preliminary races and the main event without switching channels
. You can also stream the Derby on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app
. If you do not have cable, live TV streaming services such as Sling TV Blue, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, and FuboTV (which offers a free trial) provide access to NBC for the Derby broadcast
. In Canada, the race is available on CityTV with live coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET
. Summary of where to watch the Kentucky Derby 2025:
- TV Broadcast: NBC (starting 2:30 p.m. ET)
- Streaming: Peacock (starting at noon), NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
- Live TV Streaming Services: Sling TV Blue, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, FuboTV
- Canada: CityTV (starting 5 p.m. ET)
This coverage includes all the races leading up to the Derby and the main event at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
