Stock up on Mint Julep ingredients and secure yours exaggerated hat, because the 150th Kentucky Derby will take place soon. On Saturday, May 4, 20 horses and their jockeys will set out to compete in the world’s largest Thoroughbred horse race at the legendary Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Are you planning on checking out this year’s Run for the Roses? The 150th Kentucky Derby will air on NBC this year. Whether you’re betting on your favorite horse, throwing a derby party for all your friends, or just love the tradition of it all, read on to find out everything you need to know about it Streaming the 2024 Kentucky Derby online â including the ability to watch the Kentucky Derby for free.
When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
The 150th Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4th. The festivities are expected to begin around 6:45 p.m. ET, but NBC’s coverage of the day begins at 2:30 p.m. ET or, if you want an even earlier start, on the US cable network coverage begins at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Here’s how to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby without cable:
The big race will air on NBC, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch the Kentucky Derby on Peacock or with one Live TV streaming services which NBC broadcasts, including FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV And Sling TV.
The Kentucky Derby on FuboTV
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The Kentucky Derby on FuboTV
FuboTV is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to all types of sporting events, including the Kentucky Derby. Packages include NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN and more starting at $80 per month. In addition, FuboTV also offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby television schedule
For those who love horse racing, there are some notable horse races airing on Peacock next month that you won’t want to miss, including the Kentucky Derby. Here you can find out when they take place and where they will be broadcast.
Friday, May 3rd
150th Kentucky Oaks at 1 p.m. ET on USA and Peacock
Saturday, May 4th
150th Kentucky Derby at noon ET on USA and Peacock
150th Kentucky Derby at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby for free
The Kentucky Derby only lasts one day. In fact, the race itself only lasts about two minutes from start to finish, which is why it’s nicknamed “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” However, if you’ve never used FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV before, you may be eligible for a free trial to watch every precious second of the action for free.
Sign up for the 7-day free trial on FuboTV or the 3-day free trial on Hulu + Live TV the morning of the races and cancel by the end of the evening to watch the Kentucky Derby for free.
Sign up for the FuboTV free trial
Sign up for the Hulu + Live TV free trial
If you’re already signed up for FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV, depending on the size of your city, you can probably find a company near you that’s hosting a Kentucky Derby party or at least televising it. However you decide to watch it, we bet you won’t be disappointed.
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