The first Saturday in May means it’s time to pour a mint julep and pull your biggest hat out of the closet. The Kentucky Derby is back at Churchill Downs.
Last year’s run for the roses saw a three-way photo finish in one of the most dramatic ends to the race in years. It was the first nose margin victory since 1996 – and it leaves big horseshoes for this year’s race to fill.
Not sure if you’ll be near your couch when the bell rings? Here are some alternate ways to watch – and dates and times to know.
The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3. Traditionally, it’s held on the first Saturday in May each year.
NBC will once again carry the Derby. Coverage will begin on USA Network and Peacock from 12:00 p.m. ET and run through 2:30 p.m. ET. NBC (and Peacock) will pick up the baton then, carrying the race and all pre-race activities from 2:30 p.m. ET through 7:30 p.m. ET.
You could also try one of the following services:
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $83 per month ($96 with no ads).
Dish Network’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $61 per month. The seven-day free trial is no longer offered.
After the Derby is over, The Preakness Stakes is up next. It takes place on May 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The final leg of the Triple Crown – The Belmont Stakes – will be run on June 8 at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
