What channel is Kentucky derby 2024 on today? Time, TV coverage

The 2024 Kentucky Derby will air on NBC with a wide variety of Derby Day activities being broadcast on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) and on social media. Here are your Kentucky Derby Week viewing options.

What time does the 2024 Kentucky Derby?

The 2024 Kentucky Derby officially set a start time of approximately 6:57 pm ET at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Kentucky Derby live TV coverage

The derby day TV coverage will begin at 12:30 pm ET on NBCSN and the Kentucky Derby starts at 5:00 pm ET and Post time approximately at 6:57 pm ET on NBC.

TV Coverage NBC and NBCSN*

Saturday 27 April, 6:00 pm ET – Free to Public – Live Coverage – NBCSN
Sunday 28 April, 6:30-8:30 pm – Dawn at the Downs – Live Coverage – NBCSN
Monday 29 April, 6:30-8:30 pm – Dawn at the Downs- Live Coverage – NBCSN
Tuesday 30 April, 12:45 -4:45 pm – Champions Day – NBCSN
Wednesday 1 May, 12:45 -5:55 pm – Derby Week Racing – NBCSN
Thursday 2 May, 12:40-6:14 pm – Thurby – Live Coverage – NBC
Friday 3 May, 10:30 am-7:00 pm – Kentucky Oaks- Live Coverage – NBC
Saturday 4 May, 10:30 am-8:30 pm – Derby Day – Live Coverage – NBC

Social Media Coverage – Kentucky Derby Facebook Page*

Date TBD 11:00 am – Live from Churchill Downs
Date TBD 11:00 am – Live from Churchill Downs
Friday, May 3, TBD – The Announcers Booth
Saturday, May 4, 7:15 am – Live from the Churchill Downs
Saturday, May 4, 9:20 am – Churchill Downs Morning Handicapping Show
Saturday, May 4, 12:30-2:30 pm Derby Red Carpet NBC Sports app
Saturday, May 4 TBD – Derby Day Post Race and Winner’s Press Conference live from the Churchill Downs Media Center

Additional TBD events and information will be available via NBC Sports Live Extra online at NBCSports.com/LiveExtra.

*All information on schedule and times are from the Kentucky Derby website and NBC/ BCSN. Schedules are approximate and the subject may be to change. Please check the Kentucky Derby website, NBC, and NBCSN for any changes.