Tag: Kentucky Derby
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Golden Tempo Helps Peacock Gallop to Record Kentucky Derby Viewership
Golden Tempo wasn’t the only winner at the 2026 Kentucky Derby. NBC Sports scored another major victory in the live-sports wars after Saturday’s race delivered the most-watched “Run for the Roses” on record, averaging 19.6 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. The race peaked at 24.4 million viewers, and the telecast was up 11% from…
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2026 Kentucky Derby: Time, Streaming Info & How to Watch on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports is expected to begin around 6:57 p.m. ET, with gates opening at 9 a.m. ET and the first race set for 11 a.m. ET. Coverage begins earlier in the day, with NBC…
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How to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on May 3
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,…
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How to Watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on May 4
The biggest event in horse racing has returned to Churchill Downs in Louisville as the 150th Kentucky Derby streams live on Peacock. The “Run of the Roses” is an event like no other and this year’s race is shaping up to be historic. 2024 Kentucky Derby at a Glance When to Watch 2024 Kentucky Derby…
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How to Watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on May 6
“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” returns to Churchill Downs with the 149th Kentucky Derby. This year’s race will feature fan-favorite Forte, who has won six of seven career starts. As the Kentucky Derby qualifying points leader, Forte will be competing against other former race winners: Practical Move (2023 Santa Anita Derby), Angel of…
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NBC’s Triple Crown Horse Races to Live Stream on Peacock for the First Time
Since 1949, NBC Sports has been the home of thoroughbred horse racing in some shape or form. The tradition will continue In 2022 with the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, which is shaping up to be a historic event, as this will be the first time Peacock will live stream NBC’s Triple Crown…
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How to Watch the Kentucky Derby on May 1
The Run for the Roses has made its glorious return to the first Saturday of May after the 2020 race took place in September. The 2021 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve will crown the fastest three-year-old Thoroughbred to run the 1 1⁄4 miles dirt track.The winner will also be going home with the purse…
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How to Watch the Kentucky Derby This Saturday
The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, and while there may not be as big of a crowd at Churchill Downs when the horses are let out of the gate, you can stream the whole race right from your home, no extravagant hat required. The 146th Kentucky Derby is one of three legs of the American…
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How to Watch Kentucky Derby on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and More!
Looking to watch Kentucky Derby on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more? On May 4th 2019 starting at 2:30 PM Eastern you will find the Kentucky Derby airing on NBC. The good news is as a cord cutter you have many options to stream the race on your Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV.…
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How to Watch the Kentucky Derby on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
On May 5th, 2018 the 2018 Kentucky Derby gets underway at 6:46 PM Eastern. The best news is you don’t need cable TV to watch the Kentucky Derby. Not only will NBC air the race for free over the air with an antenna but you can also even stream the events on devices like Roku,…