When does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start? Post time, TV channel, horses, where to watch live today, updated odds, and more

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Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: (approximately) 6:57 p.m. ET

Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky.

TV channel: NBC, NBCSN

Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, and more

When is the Kentucky Derby 2026?

The Run for the Roses returns Saturday, May 2, 2026.

What time is the Kentucky Derby on?

Coverage of the 152nd Run for the Roses will begin as early as 12 p.m. ET (on Peacock and NBCSN) and 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The actual race won't begin until after 6:30 ET, with the current post time set for 6:57 p.m. ET.

2026 Kentucky Derby channel:

The 152nd Kentucky Derby will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock. Additional coverage of the derby and Kentucky Oaks Day will air on NBCSN. Across the two days of racing, NBC Sports will cover 16 live races.

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Kentucky Derby 2026 schedule:

All times Eastern

Friday, May 1

• Kentucky Oaks Undercard: 4 p.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)
• Kentucky Oaks: 8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

Saturday, May 2

• Kentucky Derby Undercard: Noon (Peacock, NBCSN)
• 152nd Kentucky Derby: 2:30 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

Kentucky Derby 2026 post positions and odds:

Here are the post positions and odds for all 20 horses in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.

1. Renegade 5-1

2. Albus 44-1

3. Intrepido 46-1

4. Litmus Test 26-1

5. Right to Party 26-1 (Scratch)

6. Commandment 5-1

7. Danon Bourbon 14-1

8. So Happy 5-1

9. The Puma 8-1 (Scratch)

10. Wonder Dean 23-1

11. Incredibolt 24-1

12. Chief Wallabee 7-1

13. Silent Tactic 38-1 (Scratch)

14. Potente 21-1

15. Emerging Market 9-1

16. Pavlovian 47-1

17. Six Speed 32-1

18. Further Ado 6-1

19. Golden Tempo 25-1

20. Fulleffort 19-1 (Scratch)

21. Great White 22-1

22. Ocelli 85-1

23. Robusta 84-1