What channel is the Kentucky Derby on? TV coverage, live stream & more to watch 2021 race

Jordan Greer

What channel is the Kentucky Derby on? TV coverage, live stream & more to watch 2021 race image

Looking for the best way to watch the Kentucky Derby? You've come to the right place.

The "The Run for the Roses" will take place on Saturday and serve as the first leg of the Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. A limited number of fans are expected to attend this year's race, but as usual, there will be millions of horse racing fans who catch the Kentucky Derby live on TV.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2021 Kentucky Derby, including the post time and how to watch the event.

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What channel is the Kentucky Derby on?

  • TV channel: NBC

NBC will broadcast the 2021 Kentucky Derby and provide analysis both before and after the race. The network will also broadcast the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes later this year.

In Canada, the Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on TSN5.

Kentucky Derby post time today

  • Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET

Coverage of the 2021 Kentucky Derby will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The race, which has a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET, will be held at at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

KENTUCKY DERBY: Full draw and odds for 2021 race

How to stream the Kentucky Derby live

The 2021 Kentucky Derby can be streamed via NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Kentucky Derby horses 2021

Post positionHorseOdds
1Known Agenda6-1
2Like The King50-1
3Brooklyn Strong50-1
4Keepmeinmind50-1
5Sainthood50-1
6O Besos20-1
7Mandaloun15-1
8Medina Spirit15-1
9Hot Rod Charlie8-1
10Midnight Bourbon20-1
11Dynamic One20-1
12Helium50-1
13Hidden Stash50-1
14Essential Quality2-1
15Rock Your World5-1
16King Fury20-1
17Highly Motivated10-1
18Super Stock30-1
19Soup And Sandwich30-1
20Bourbonic30-1

Jordan Greer

Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.