EXPERIENCE THE DERBY AT HOME

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby anywhere with a Derby party! Get recipes, fashion tips, party ideas and more!

YOUR DERBY AT HOME CHECKLIST

WATCH THE RACES ON TV

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Saturday,
April 25th 2026

Opening Day Coverage	Race Coverage TBA FanDuel TV
	Post Draw Coverage TBA Wave3 (local) and FanDuel TV

Sunday,
April 26th 2026

Sunday Funday Coverage	Race Coverage TBA FanDuel TV

Tuesday,
April 28th 2026

502'sDay Coverage	Race Coverage TBA FanDuel TV

Wednesday,
April 29th 2026

Winsday Coverage	Race Coverage TBA FanDuel TV

Thursday,
April 30th 2026

Thurby Coverage	Race Coverage TBA FanDuel TV

Friday,
May 1st 2026

152nd Kentucky Oaks	11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET FanDuel TV
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Race Coverage	4 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET Peacock & NBCSN
Kentucky Oaks Primetime Race Coverage	8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET NBC & Peacock

Saturday,
May 2nd 2026

152nd Kentucky Derby	10:30 a.m. – Noon. ET FanDuel TV
Kentucky Derby Undercard Race Coverage	Noon – 2:30 p.m. ET Peacock & NBCSN
Kentucky Derby Primetime Race Coverage	2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET NBC & Peacock
	7:30 p.m.. – Last Race. ET FanDuel TV

LISTEN TO THE RACES AND PRE-RACE SHOWS ON THE RADIO

NBC Sports Audio
Channel 85 on SiriusXM

Kentucky Derby Saturday,
May 2nd 2026

152nd Kentucky Derby	2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET NBC Sports Audio

Morning Work Shows

Join us every morning from 6:45–7:45 a.m. ET for a live look as the Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses train underneath the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs. Enjoy expert insights from our expert analysts — plus special guests!

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Kentucky Roses Movie Premiere: A New Hallmark Original Coming May 2

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Betting at Home

Planning on attending or hosting a Kentucky Derby party this year? Betting on your favorite horse(s) is a big part of the fun, and you don't have to be at the track to get involved! Read some helpful tips and party game ideas.

Bet at home

Order Programs

Have programs delivered to your home! Churchill Downs will create and print the official event program to be delivered to your home by prior to the Kentucky Derby.

Wager on your horses by handicapping the Kentucky Derby.

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EXPERIENCE THE DERBY AT HOME

YOUR DERBY AT HOME CHECKLIST

WATCH THE RACES ON TV

Broadcast Schedule