Station:
NBC (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2017-05-06
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The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. NBC currently broadcasts it in its entirely along with pre- and post-show features.
Next Episode is 'The 153rd Annual Kentucky Derby' (Season 2027 Episode 1) and airs on 01 May 2027 13:30 (CDT).
S2024E1 - The 150th Annual Kentucky Derby
Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Air Date: 04 May 2024 13:30 (CDT)
S2025E1 - The 151st Annual Kentucky Derby
Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
The 151st Kentucky Derby features morning-line favorite Journalism (3-1), who won the 2025 Santa Anita Derby (G1) and the 2025 San Felipe Stakes (G2). Other contenders include 2025 Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman (6-1), this year's Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Burnham Square (12-1), 2025 Florida Derby (G1) runner-up Sovereignty (5-1), and 2025 Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic (20-1).
Air Date: 03 May 2025 13:30 (CDT)
S2026E1 - The 152nd Annual Kentucky Derby
Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2026 "Run for the Roses" marks NBC Sports' 26th presentation of the Kentucky Derby.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby features morning-line favorite Renegade (4-1), who had an impressive come-from-behind victory in the 2026 Arkansas Derby (G1). Other contenders include 2026 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Further Ado (6-1), this year's Florida Derby (G1) winner Commandment (6-1) who is entering the Derby on a four-race win streak, 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) runner-up Chief Wallabee (8-1), and 2026 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner The Puma (10-1).
Air Date: 02 May 2026 13:30 (CDT)
S2027E1 - The 153rd Annual Kentucky Derby
Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Air Date: 01 May 2027 13:30 (CDT)