To watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby, here are your options:
- TV Broadcast: The race will air live on NBC starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Streaming:
- Peacock: NBC’s streaming service will provide live coverage starting at noon ET, including pre-race events. A Peacock subscription is required, with plans starting at $7.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $13.99/month for ad-free. Peacock does not offer a free trial
* **Live TV Streaming Services:** You can stream NBC and USA Network (which airs pre-race coverage) through services like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling Blue. Many of these offer free trials ranging from 3 to 7 days, allowing you to watch the Derby without cable
* DirecTV Stream’s MyNews plan ($34.99/month) includes NBC; the Entertainment Package ($59.99/month) adds USA Network.
* Fubo starts at $84.99/month after a 7-day free trial and includes NBC and USA Network.
* Hulu + Live TV costs $82.99/month with a 3-day free trial.
* Sling Blue offers NBC and other channels starting at $25.50 for the first month with a special discount
- Online: NBC Sports website and NBC Sports mobile apps also stream the race live if you have cable or streaming credentials
- In-Person: Tickets for Churchill Downs are still available through various vendors like TicketNetwork and SeatGeek
The race post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET, with coverage beginning earlier on USA Network and Peacock
. In summary, you can watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live on NBC or stream it via Peacock or live TV streaming services that carry NBC and USA Network. Many streaming services offer free trials for temporary access if you don’t have cable
