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2026 Nashville Derby start time, how to watch

2026 Nashville Derby start time, how to watch

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By: Ryan Wohl

The 2026 Nashville Derby is almost here! This race takes place in Franklin, Kentucky, at Kentucky Downs. This is the 13th edition of the race, but the third as the Nashville Derby, as it originally began as the Dueling Grounds Derby. The Nashville Derby features 12 horses: Royal Causeway, Royal Guard, Glacius, Carolina St. Beat, Versailles Road, Causeway, Fuzzbuster, Fancy Sailor, Gostam, Go Grey, Nil Bua Gan Dua, and Blackmail. 

Check out viewing information and more details ahead of the 2026 Nashville Derby.

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When is the 2026 Nashville Derby?

The 2026 Nashville Derby is taking place on Saturday, September 5.

How to watch the 2026 Nashville Derby

The 2026 Nashville Derby is airing on NBC.

What time is the 2026 Nashville Derby?

The broadcast begins at 4:00 a.m ET. The Nashville Derby has a post time of 5:36 p.m. ET. 

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Ryan Wohl

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