You can watch the Kentucky Derby live on NBC and stream it on the Peacock app. Coverage of the event typically begins earlier in the day on USA Network and Peacock, then transitions to NBC and Peacock for the main race broadcast. For the 2025 Kentucky Derby, live coverage started at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, with NBC and Peacock coverage beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET, and the race itself scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET

. Here are the main options to watch the Derby:

• TV Broadcast: NBC airs the full Kentucky Derby live.
• Streaming: Peacock streams the event live and offers a subscription starting around $8/month, with ad-supported and ad-free plans available.
• Additional Coverage: USA Network and Peacock provide early coverage of the day's races leading up to the Derby.

You can also watch past races and related videos on the official Kentucky Derby YouTube channel and NBC Sports YouTube channel

. In summary, for the upcoming or current Kentucky Derby, tune into NBC on race day or stream live on Peacock for comprehensive coverage.