This Saturday, May 2nd, the 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place at the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. This venue will once again become the epicenter of world sport to celebrate the 152nd edition of the legendary race. Here’s what time it starts and which TV channels will broadcast the event LIVE.
Before we get to the promised information, I should mention that the historic race, held every year on the first Saturday of May, will feature 20 thoroughbreds (including Renegade and The Puma) competing before more than 100,000 fans.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby has generated a lot of excitement in the sports world. (Photo: LEANDRO LOZADA / AFP)
What time can I watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby LIVE in different countries around the world?
So you don’t miss the 2026 Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 2nd, below is a list indicating the start time of the race in various countries around the world. Pay close attention.
- United States (ET): 6:57 pm
- United States (CT): 5:57 pm
- United States (MT): 4:57 pm
- United States (PT): 3:57 pm
- Mexico (CDMX): 4:57 pm
- Spain: 12:57 am on Sunday, May 3
- Puerto Rico: 6:57 pm
- Dominican Republic: 6:57 pm
- Panama: 5:57 pm
- Costa Rica: 4:57 pm
- El Salvador: 4:57 pm
- Guatemala: 4:57 pm
- Honduras: 4:57 pm
- Nicaragua: 4:57 pm
- Argentina: 7:57 pm
- Brazil (Brasilia): 7:57 pm
- Uruguay: 7:57 pm
- Chile (Santiago): 6:57 pm
- Paraguay: 7:57 pm
- Bolivia: 6:57 pm pm
- Venezuela: 6:57 pm
- Ecuador: 5:57 pm
- Peru: 5:57 pm
- Colombia: 5:57 pm
What channel is broadcasting the 2026 Kentucky Derby LIVE?
If you are in the United States, Mexico, or Venezuela, you can watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 2nd, on NBC (starting at 2:30 pm ET) and Peacock (starting at 12:00 pm ET).
