The 151st Kentucky Derby is here and will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event started in 1875 and has taken place at Churchill Downs every year. In 2024, Mystik Dan won with Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. and Trainer Kenneth G. McPeek.
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When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to take place on May 3, while the Kentucky Oaks begins on May 2. This event has been held on the first weekend in May since 1875.
How to watch?
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will air on NBC, with coverage also airing on the USA Network. NBC has been The Kentucky Derby’s primary broadcast partner since 2001 and has a deal to have the event on its network until 2032.
The broadcast team includes Mike Tirico, who is hosting the event alongside analysts Jerry Bailey, Randy Moss, and Eddie Olczyk. Reporters on the team include Matt Bernier, Ahmed Fareed, Britney Eurton, Donna Brothers, Kenny Rice, and Nick Luck, with race caller Larry Collmus.
What time is it?
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will air at 2:30 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at 12:00 ET. The event can also be streamed on Peacock, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. It is famously known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
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