How to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby online and on TV with Renegade and The Puma?

On Saturday, May 2nd, the 2026 Kentucky Derby was held at the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. This venue once again became the epicenter of world sport to commemorate the 152nd running of this legendary race. Here’s what the start time was and which TV channels broadcast the event.

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.

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).