To watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby, here are the key details:

• Date and Time: The race takes place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the post time at approximately 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

• TV Broadcast: The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live on NBC. Coverage starts earlier in the day on USA Network and Peacock, then transitions to NBC and Peacock closer to the race time

• Streaming Options: You can stream the race live on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. Other streaming platforms carrying the event include Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling for viewers in the U.S.

• Coverage Start: Pre-race coverage begins as early as 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, with NBC taking over at 2:30 p.m. ET

• For UK Viewers: The race is available on Racing TV, a subscription service with a free trial option. ITV and ITVX will not show the race live in the UK

• Additional Info: The Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and is known as "the greatest two minutes in sports," featuring 19-20 three-year-old thoroughbred horses competing over 1¼ miles

In summary, to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live, tune in to NBC or stream via Peacock on May 3 starting with early coverage around noon ET and the main race at 6:57 p.m. ET