You can watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live on NBC, with coverage starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock streaming platforms. Earlier coverage begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, continuing throughout the day until the race, which is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET
. If you do not have cable, you can stream the Kentucky Derby on Peacock, which offers subscription plans starting as low as $7.99 per month. Peacock provides full live coverage without the need to switch channels
. Other streaming options that include NBC and USA Network channels are DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, and Sling TV, which also offer free trials or introductory discounts for new subscribers
. In summary, the main ways to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby are:
- On TV: NBC and USA Network
- Online streaming: Peacock (subscription required), and live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, and Sling TV
- Coverage starts at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, with NBC coverage from 2:30 p.m. ET, and the race itself at 6:57 p.m. ET
