What Time Is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Where Can You Watch It?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is here, but where can you watch it, and what time is it on?
Here is all of the information you need on the Kentucky Derby, including live streams, weather updates, and more. The 2026 Kentucky Derby gets off the ground on May 2, 2026, and, as always, it is a spectacle of pastels, hats, and horses.
UPDATE: Keep reading for the winner, as the race is now over.
What Time Is the Kentucky Derby & Where Can You Watch the Race?
The official Derby website gives this information:
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Post time: Approximately 6:57 p.m. ET
- Location: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky TV Coverage: NBC & Peacock
The winner? Golden Tempo, with jockey Jose Ortiz. Read more about the winning horse here.
"On Kentucky Derby Day, fans won't just witness the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®. The entire day is a celebration full of world-class racing and tradition. The following undercard features the full Derby Day schedule of 14 races showcasing the most impressive Thoroughbreds in the sport. The 12th race of the day is the Kentucky Derby which takes place on May 2nd at 6:57 p.m. (ET)," the website says.
The Kentucky Derby's website adds, "Derby Undercard Races 12:00-2:30 p.m. ET on Peacock & NBCSN | 152nd Kentucky Derby Coverage 2:30-7:30 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock."
The website notes:
"Catch every moment of the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026 from the comfort of your own home. Tune into NBC for live TV coverage nationwide or stream the race on Peacock and FanDuel TV. With wall-to-wall coverage all day long, viewers can watch starting from the opening race until the very last horse crosses the finish line." It lists the following:
- 10:30 a.m. – Noon (ET) FanDuel TV
- Noon – 2:30 p.m. Peacock & NBCSN
- 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. NBC & Peacock
- 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Last Races FanDuel TV
What Is the Current Weather at the Kentucky Derby 2026?
You can get live weather updates on the Kentucky Derby website, which was reporting it was 54 degrees and partly cloudy on May 2, 2026.
Of course, the Kentucky Derby is about fashion as much as the horses. "The Kentucky Derby is as much a fashion spectacle as it is a world-class racing event. It's all about bold elegance and Southern flair where bright colors and statement pieces create truly unforgettable fashion moments," the Derby's website explains.
What Are the Betting Odds for Horses at the Kentucky Derby 2026?
The website also lists betting odds. Renegade has 5-1 odds, leading the pack of horses.
What's Renegade's background? "Renegade is the projected favorite for good reason. His pedigree , Into Mischief out of a Curlin mare whose dam is by Bernardini, the broodmare sire of Sovereignty , stacks up as the most classically stamina-rich in the field. His Arkansas Derby win featured a massive finishing kick with triple-digit late pace figures in both 2026 starts," the Derby's profile for the horse says.
"Most tellingly, Irad Ortiz Jr., who had his pick of multiple top Derby contenders this spring, chose Renegade above all others. That endorsement from North America's best jockey matters. Todd Pletcher brings two Derby wins' worth of experience to the barn."
See the Kentucky Derby 2026 leaderboard here.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM.