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

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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 position Horse Odds
1 Known Agenda 6-1
2 Like The King 50-1
3 Brooklyn Strong 50-1
4 Keepmeinmind 50-1
5 Sainthood 50-1
6 O Besos 20-1
7 Mandaloun 15-1
8 Medina Spirit 15-1
9 Hot Rod Charlie 8-1
10 Midnight Bourbon 20-1
11 Dynamic One 20-1
12 Helium 50-1
13 Hidden Stash 50-1
14 Essential Quality 2-1
15 Rock Your World 5-1
16 King Fury 20-1
17 Highly Motivated 10-1
18 Super Stock 30-1
19 Soup And Sandwich 30-1
20 Bourbonic 30-1

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