Where to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Date, Time, Live Stream & TV Schedule
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April 29th, 2025
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is one of the biggest events in sports and fans everywhere are getting ready to watch the action live. Whether tuning in from home or on the go, there are plenty of easy ways to catch every moment of this year’s race from Churchill Downs.
In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about when the 2025 Kentucky Derby starts, what TV channels will show the race, and how to live stream it online. Plus, discover how TwinSpires can help you stay connected with live updates, expert picks, and official betting options.
When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 3, 2025. It will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., as part of the traditional first Saturday in May celebration. The official post time for the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (ET). Race day coverage will begin early afternoon with full analysis, interviews, and undercard races leading to the main event.
Where and How to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed online through several official platforms.
TV Broadcast: Coverage starts at noon ET on USA Network and shifts to NBC at 2:30 p.m. ET through the conclusion of the Derby.
Live Stream: You can watch the Kentucky Derby live online through Peacock, the NBC Sports website, and the NBC Sports app.
For fans who also want to bet while they watch, TwinSpires offers live streaming of the Kentucky Derby to registered users, along with up-to-the-minute odds, expert picks, and easy betting options. TwinSpires is the official betting partner of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Race Day Schedule - Saturday, May 3
Race Day at Churchill Downs is packed with action leading up to the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The undercard features top-class stakes races and the day begins early to give fans a full experience. Here is the full race schedule for Saturday, May 3, 2025.
| Race Number | Estimated Post Time (ET) | Race Name |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | 10:30 a.m. | Maiden Special Weight |
| Race 2 | 11:00 a.m. | Allowance Optional Claiming |
| Race 3 | 11:30 a.m. | Churchill Distaff Turf Mile |
| Race 4 | 12:04 p.m. | Derby City Distaff Stakes |
| Race 5 | 12:38 p.m. | Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) |
| Race 6 | 1:14 p.m. | American Turf Stakes (G2) |
| Race 7 | 1:56 p.m. | Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) |
| Race 8 | 2:45 p.m. | Turf Classic Stakes (G1) |
| Race 9 | 3:40 p.m. | Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1) |
| Race 10 | 4:35 p.m. | Open Allowance Race |
| Race 11 | 5:45 p.m. | Overnight Stakes |
| Race 12 | 6:57 p.m. | Kentucky Derby (G1) |
