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The biggest day of the year has arrived, with the 151st Kentucky Derby about to open at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The press plays the eighth position and is currently a favorite to win prestigious competitions. Sovereignty, Sandman, Rodriguez and Burnham Square constitute other top contenders.

At a glance: How to watch the Kentucky Derby

If you are wearing a hat and holding the classic mint julep from Woodford Reserve in your hand, it's time to find a way to watch the Kentucky Derby. Here is a quick guide on the best way to live in a cableless radio Kentucky Derby, as well as detailed information on the horses and odds of the race.

How to watch Kentucky Derby online

The Kentucky Derby airs on NBC. The run of roses on the American Internet will also be covered with lead. If you don't have a cable, you can stream online with any live TV streaming service with a channel or peacock 2025 Kentucky Derby.

DirecTV now offers streaming packages that don't require any hardware, and it comes with NBC and the U.S. network. You can get NBC on Directv’s affordable MyNews plan, which costs just $34.99 per month. If you want the U.S. network as well (coverage before the game), you can get two channels in the $84.99 monthly entertainment logo kit. Both programs start with a free five-day trial.

Fubo is another great option for live streaming at Kentucky Derby. This service is more expensive than DirecTV's MyNews plan, but you get NBC and U.S. networks in every plan. After a 7-day free trial, the packaging starts at $84.99 per month. Even better: Now, Fubo offers a $20 discount for your first month.

Peacock is a more affordable way to play the Kentucky Derby compared to the above options, although it doesn't have a free trial. The Peacock Plan costs $7.99 per month for a premium plan, or you can upgrade to the Premium Plus plan for $13.99 per month. The upgraded plan removes ads during on-demand content, allows downloads, and gives you access to local NBC News Channel 24/7.

2025 Kentucky Derby Date, Start Time

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 3.

Coverage starts at noon for the U.S. Network and Peacock, and at 2:30 PM ET. The match will start after 6:30 PM ET; the post is currently at 6:57 PM ET.

2025 Kentucky Derby Horse, Odds

Here is a complete list of three-year-old fillies running at the Kentucky Derby this year, including their coach, jockey and odds (as of writing).

Qualified

Want to absorb correctly while watching the 2025 Kentucky Derby? Pick up this souvenir bottle from Woodford Reserve. The brand has been the official bourbon for the competition since 1999. Bonus Points: Fix it with Mint Julep (Kentucky Derby cocktail).