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 152nd Annual Kentucky Derby' (Season 2026 Episode 1) and airs on 02 May 2026 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)
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.
Air Date: 02 May 2026 13:30 (CDT)