To stream the Kentucky Derby 2025 live, you have several options depending on your location: In the United States:
- The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live on NBC starting at 2:30 p.m. ET, with the main race scheduled for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET
- You can stream the event live on Peacock, NBC's streaming service. Peacock offers a premium subscription starting at $8/month for ad-supported streaming or $14/month for an ad-free experience
- Other streaming services that carry NBC or the Derby coverage include DirecTV, Fubo (with a free trial), Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV
- The USA Network will also provide early coverage starting at noon ET on race day
In the United Kingdom:
- The Kentucky Derby is available on Racing TV, a subscription service costing about £29.98/month with a 12-month minimum, but a 31-day free trial is available for new and returning customers until May 4, 2025
- Alternatively, Sky Sports Racing broadcasts the race, and if you have Sky Sports, you can stream via the Sky Go app. For non-Sky subscribers, Now TV offers a day pass for £15 or monthly subscriptions starting at £26/month
Watching from other locations or protecting your privacy:
- Using a VPN service like NordVPN or ExpressVPN allows you to access streaming services from different regions securely and privately if you face regional restrictions
In summary, for most viewers in the U.S., the simplest way to stream the Kentucky Derby is via Peacock or NBCSports.com, while UK viewers can use Racing TV or Sky Sports Racing. Starting times are around 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 3, 2025
