What Time and Where to Watch the 150th Kentucky Derby: Start Times and TV Channels

There will be 20 horses at the post for the 150th Kentucky Derby, and millions of onlookers waiting to see which will win the Run of the Roses. With so much anticipation around just two minutes of action, knowing the Derby Day schedule is crucial to ensure you don't miss a moment of the action.

Here's a guide to the time and channels to catch the 150th Kentucky Derby.

150th Kentucky Derby Schedule

The 150th Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

The official post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m. ET. The Kentucky Derby is the 12th out of the 14 races happening on Derby Day.

How to Watch the 150th Kentucky Derby

Here is the full list of Derby Day coverage, according to the official Kentucky Derby website. All Eastern Time.

• 10:30 a.m. – Noon: FanDuel TV
• Noon – 2:20 p.m.: USA & Peacock
• 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: NBC & Peacock
• 7:30 p.m. – Last Race: FanDuel TV

Coverage of this year's undercard races will be available on USA Network and Peacock from 12:00-2:20 p.m. ET.

NBC will begin its coverage at 2:30 p.m. ET, which will also be available on Peacock.

FanDuel TV Kentucky Derby Coverage

You can also watch FanDuel TV's live, commercial-free, racing coverage of Derby Day on FanDuel TV+.

FanDuel TV will be on-site at Churchill Downs providing comprehensive live coverage, including the latest news, analysis, and providing insights in the days and moments leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

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