The “Fastest Two Minutes” returns to Churchill Downs in Louisville for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, streaming live on Peacock. The 151st edition of the race is the 25th time that NBC Sports has covered the event.
The lineup of horses competing in this year’s Kentucy Derby: Citizen Bull, Neoequos, Final Gambit, American Promise, Admire Daytona, Luxor Cafe, Journalism, Burnham Square, Flying Mohawk, East Avenue, Publisher, Tiztastic, Render Judgment, Coal Battle, Sandman, Sovereignty, Chunk Of Gold, Owen Almighty and Baeza. They’ll be racing for a winner’s share of $3.1 million of the $5 million prize.
Here’s how to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live without cable.
When to Watch
2025 Kentucky Derby – Saturday, May 3
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Channel: NBC
- Stream: Peacock
How to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby Without Cable TV
The 151st Kentucky Derby is a historic milestone, and for cord cutters, it’ll be easier to stream than ever. You can watch the race live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device on NBC with DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
Peacock will also simulstream the race and fallout live.
NBC viewers can watch for free using an antenna, and you can find out which affiliates are in your area using AntennaWeb.
Find out more about each of the streaming services below.
Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby Live For Free
DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV each offer free live streams of the Kentucky Derby on NBC. New eligible subscribers can try out these services before making their first payment and see if they are the right fit.
Watch the Kentucky Derby Live on DIRECTV
With DIRECTV, you can stream the 2025 Kentucky Derby live. The Entertainment package includes NBC and over 90 channels, so viewers can watch the race, and more for only $84.99 per month. DIRECTV also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including NBC, ESPN family of networks, ABC, Fox, FS1, TNT, and more for $69.99 per month. The bundle features thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content, and more on ESPN+.
There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the Kentucky Derby Live on Fubo
NBC is available as part of the Pro plan from Fubo. You can stream all the event and over 100 sporting events live. With over 220 channels, the Pro plan is a great value for only $84.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the race and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and get $20 off the first month.
Watch the Kentucky Derby Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to stream the Kentucky Derby is with Sling Blue. Starting at $45.99 per month, subscribers can watch the NBC, USA Network, and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the event.
New subscribers can get 50% off their first month.
Watch the Kentucky Derby Live on Peacock
Peacock will stream live coverage of the 2025 Kentucky Derby. For $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, Peacock Premium gives you access to the best figure skaters in the world, over 80,000 hours of hit shows and movies, and much more. Upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year for an ad-free experience and unlock everything Peacock offers.
Watch the Kentucky Derby Live on Hulu + Live TV
Skip the high cost of cable and stream NBC, and over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 per month. As one of the most complete ways to watch live horse racing, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite moments during the tournament and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch the Kentucky Derby Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including the best horse race live on NBC on YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, which will allow you to rewatch each selection and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
New subscribers can try YouTube TV for free and save $46 over two months.