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 150th Annual Kentucky Derby' (Season 2024 Episode 1) and airs on 04 May 2024 13:30 (CDT).
S2021E1 - The 147th Annual Kentucky Derby
Air Date: 01 May 2021 13:30 (CDT)
S2022E1 - The 148th Annual Kentucky Derby
Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
In preparation for the Derby, NBC Sports asked a number of celebrities and NBCUniversal personalities for their race picks, including Blake Shelton (The Voice), Seth Meyers (Late Night With Seth Meyers), Heidi Klum (America's Got Talent), Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen), Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show) and more. Their picks will be revealed during Kentucky Derby coverage this Saturday on NBC and Peacock.
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Jimmie Johnson will be featured during Saturday's coverage and will compete in his first Indianapolis 500 this month.
Professional WWE Raw wrestlers Bianca Belair and Montez Ford, who are married, will join NBC News' Dylan Dreyer and E!'s Zanna Roberts Rassi on Derby Day for a fashion segment.
Air Date: 07 May 2022 13:30 (CDT)
S2023E1 - The 149th Annual Kentucky Derby
Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
The 149th Kentucky Derby features likely morning-line favorite Forte, who has won six of seven career starts, including the Florida Derby (G1) in his last start in April, and finished as the Kentucky Derby qualifying points leader. Other contenders include 2023 Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Practical Move, this year's Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Angel of Empire, 2023 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Tapit Trice, and 2023 UAE Derby (G2) winner Derma Sotogake.
Air Date: 06 May 2023 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)