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

What TV channel is Kentucky Derby

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.