The Kentucky Derby is all set to run the 151st running of the iconic event. This race is the first pillar of the Triple Crown, and fans from all around the world come just to witness the two-minute race. For fans not present at the race, let’s take a look at Where to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Full TV Schedule, Post Times & Race Info.
Derby isn’t just a race; it is a celebration of culture and tradition. A crowd of over 170,000 people was there to enjoy the atmosphere that the Kentucky Derby promises to deliver. This year is full of drama; 20 top-tier horses are going to run in the race. As well as the legendary trainer Bob Baffert, is making a return.
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Kentucky Derby 2025: Where to watch & Post Time, and Information
The Kentucky Derby is going to take place on Saturday, 3rd May 2025. It will be hosted at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is one and a quarter miles long, with 20 elite horses all three years old. The prize pool for this race is a massive amount of $5 million and a shot at the Triple Crown on the line.
The official post time when the gates are wide open for the horses to run down the track is 6:57 PM ET. For the fans on the western coast, it is 3:57 PM PT. Whereas for the fans in India, the post time is 4:27 AM IST on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
The NBC is going to cover the kick-offs at 2:30 PM ET, which will eventually lead up to the big moment when the horses get on the track at 6:57 PM ET. There are other options like Peacock (NBC’s official platform), NBCSports.com, or the NBC Sports App. Fans can also view on YouTube TV and FuboTV.
Full TV Schedule
Here’s a full TV Schedule according to Eastern Time. The early coverage will start at 10:30 AM – 2:20 PM on FanDuel TV. whereas the Pre-race features on USA Network and Peacock at 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM The race itself is two minutes long and starts at 6:57 PM.
| Region/Country | TV Broadcaster(s) | Streaming Platforms | Local Post Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | NBC, USA Network, FanDuel TV | Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports App, Fubo, YouTube TV | 6:57 PM ET (May 3) |
| Canada | TSN, RDS | TSN Direct, RDS Direct | 6:57 PM ET (May 3) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Racing | Sky Go, Now TV | 11:57 PM BST (May 3) |
| Ireland | Virgin Media One | Virgin Media Player | 11:57 PM IST (May 3) |
| Australia | ESPN Australia | Kayo Sports | 8:57 AM AEST (May 4) |
| India | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV | 4:27 AM IST (May 4) |
| Latin America | ESPN Latin America | Star+ | 7:57 PM BRT (May 3) |
| France | Equidia | Equidia Live | 12:57 AM CEST (May 4) |
| Germany | Sport1 | Sport1.de | 12:57 AM CEST (May 4) |
| Japan | JRA Racing Channel | JRA Online | 7:57 AM JST (May 4) |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Now | 12:57 AM SAST (May 4) |
| Middle East | Dubai Racing Channel | DRC Live | 2:57 AM GST (May 4) |
| Worldwide | – | TwinSpires, TVG, Bet365 | Varies by region |
