Kentucky Derby race schedule 2026: Post times, TV channels, live streams for Churchill Downs horse racing

TL;DR

The 2026 Kentucky Derby weekend features nearly 30 races at Churchill Downs, including the Kentucky Oaks on Friday and the Derby on Saturday evening. Coverage will be available across multiple platforms.

Key points

2026 Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs features nearly 30 races
Kentucky Oaks takes place on Friday in a new time slot
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is on Saturday evening
Coverage is spread across multiple platforms

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The biggest race weekend of the year at Churchill Downs has arrived.

Friday and Saturday will see nearly 30 races contested at the iconic Louisville track, highlighted by the Kentucky Oaks in a new time slot Friday and the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday evening.

While those two races command most of the attention, each day has a full program of racing beginning hours before the respective main events. Fans looking to max out on this weekend's races are in luck but they may need a roadmap, as coverage is spread across multiple platforms.

The Sporting News has the rundown on the broadcast and streaming schedule for this weekend's action at Churchill Downs:

Where to watch Kentucky Derby races 2026

TV channels: NBC, FanDuel TV
Live streams:DIRECTV, Peacock

Friday and Saturday races at Churchill Downs, culminating in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, will air across multiple platforms. NBC will carry several races leading up to each day's main event, the Kentucky Oaks on Friday and the Derby on Saturday, with FanDuel TV providing additional coverage of early and late races.

Q&A

What are the post times for the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Oaks?

The post times for the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby will be announced closer to the event date.

Which TV channels will broadcast the 2026 Kentucky Derby?

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on various channels, including NBC, but specific details will be confirmed as the event approaches.

How can I live stream the 2026 Kentucky Derby?

Live streaming options for the 2026 Kentucky Derby will be available through platforms like NBC Sports and other affiliated services.

What is the schedule for the 2026 Kentucky Derby weekend races?

The schedule includes nearly 30 races over Friday and Saturday, with the Kentucky Oaks and Derby as the main events.

Date	Time (ET)	Events	Watch
Fri., May 1	4 p.m.	Races 8 through 12	Peacock
	8:40 p.m.	Kentucky Oaks	NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock
Sat., May 2	10:30 a.m.	Races 1 and 2	FanDuel TV, DIRECTV
	12 p.m.	Races 3 through 6	Peacock
	2:30 p.m.	Races 7 through 11	NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock
	6:57 p.m.	Kentucky Derby	NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock
	7:30 p.m.	Races 13 and 14	FanDuel TV, DIRECTV

Race	Post Time (ET)
1	12:30 p.m.
2	1 p.m.
3	1:30 p.m.
4	2 p.m.
5	2:35 p.m.
6	3:12 p.m.
7	3:48 p.m.
8	4:30 p.m.
9	5:12 p.m.
10	6:01 p.m.
11	6:56 p.m.
12	7:40 p.m.
13	8:40 p.m. (Kentucky Oaks)

Race	Post Time (ET)
1	11 a.m.
2	11:32 a.m.
3	12:05 p.m.
4	12:38 p.m.
5	1:12 p.m.
6	1:53 p.m.
7	2:38 p.m.
8	3:23 p.m.
9	4:06 p.m.
10	4:50 p.m.
11	5:39 p.m. (Old Forester Turf Classic)
12	6:57 p.m. (Kentucky Derby)
13	8 p.m.
14	8:33 p.m.


Post Position	Horse	Odds
1.	Renegade	4-1
2.	Albus	30-1
3.	Intrepido	50-1
4.	Litmus Test	30-1
5.	Right to Party	30-1
6.	Commandment	6-1
7.	Danon Bourbon	20-1
8.	So Happy	15-1
9.	The Puma	10-1
10.	Wonder Dean	30-1
11.	Incredibolt	20-1
12.	Chief Wallabee	8-1
~~13.~~	~~Silent Tactic~~	SCR
14.	Potente	20-1
15.	Emerging Market	15-1
16.	Pavlovian	30-1
17.	Six Speed	50-1
18.	Further Ado	6-1
19.	Golden Tempo	30-1
20.	Fulleffort	20-1
21.	Great White	50-1


Post position	Derby winners
1	8
2	7
3	6
4	5
5	10
6	2
7	8
8	9
9	4
10	9
11	2
12	3
13	5
14	2
15	6
16	5
17	0
18	2
19	1
20	2

Kentucky Derby race schedule 2026: Post times, TV channels, live streams for Churchill Downs horse racing

TL;DR

Key points

Where to watch Kentucky Derby races 2026

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