If it's the first Saturday in May, it's time to watch the Kentucky Derby. The 20-horse field will be on the track on Churchill Downs to announce the most exciting two minutes of the famous sport. You know how, when and where to watch 2025 The annual run of roses? Below, we'll break down all the details you need to know right now.
When will the 2025 Kentucky Derby start?
this Kentucky Derby Game Traditionally, it starts at 6:57 pm ET. However, according to NBC Sports, the mint juleps will be poured before post-time as coverage will start at 12:00 PM ET on the U.S. and Peacocks and then head to NBC and Peacocks at 2:30 PM ET.
How do I watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby on TV?
This year's game will be on display again on NBC, with the big game approaching, reporting from the United States and Peacocks later that day, then moving to NBC and Peacocks.
However, if you subscribe to Peacock, you won't have to worry about channel surfing or missing a minute of race day coverage. Peacock also airs NFL games, NASCAR competitions, top golf competitions and a range of classic TV shows. Plans start as low as $7.99, which is a cost-effective way to watch big games, games and more.
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Where can I stream the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
Peacock is your one-stop destination for watching everything Kentucky Derby This Saturday, later that evening, coverage begins at noon.
What is the horse lineup for this year’s Kentucky Derby?
Journalism is the most popular horse in the race this year, although odds may change throughout Saturday. Here is the full lineup of the horses, and their morning odds:
- 1. Bulls, 20-1
- 2. Neequos, 30-1
- 3. Final gambit, 30-1
- 5. American Promise, 30-1
- 6. Appreciate Daytona, 30-1
- 7. Luxor Cafe, 15-1
- 8. News, 3-1
- 9. Burnham Square, 12-1
- 10. Grande, 20-1
- 11. Flying Mohawk Island, 30-1
- 12. East Street, 20-1
- 13. Publisher, 20-1
- 14. Tiztastic, 20-1
- 15. Rendering Verdict, 30-1
- 16. Coal War, 30-1
- 17. Sandman, 6-1
- 18. Sovereignty, 5-1
- 19. Gold nuggets, 30-1
- 20. Irving all-round, 30-1
- twenty one. Baeza, 12-1
What is the 2025 Kentucky Derby Wallet?
The wallets totaled $5 million this year, allocated among the top five horses in the field, with the No. 1 picking up $3.1 million. If they choose to continue to attend (and win) the Preakness Stakes on May 17, and the Belmont Stakes on June 7 will also have a chance to enter the history books. The final triple-winning champion was Justify of Bob Baffert, who won all three big games in 2018.