You can watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live on NBC and stream it on Peacock. Coverage begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, then switches to NBC and Peacock at 2:30 p.m. ET, with the race starting around 6:57 p.m. ET
. If you have cable, tune in to NBC or USA Network. If you prefer streaming, Peacock offers full coverage of the event, including pre-race and post-race content, with plans starting at $7.99 per month
. For those without cable, you can watch on NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, or subscribe to a live TV streaming service that carries NBC
. In the UK, the Kentucky Derby is available on Sky Sports Racing and can be streamed via the Sky Go app or Now TV with a sports subscription
. In summary, your main options to watch the Kentucky Derby are:
- On TV: NBC and USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock (subscription required), NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com
- UK viewers: Sky Sports Racing, Sky Go app, Now TV subscription
The race takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with the 2025 event scheduled for Saturday, May 3
