Kentucky Derby Day: 7.5 Hours of Coverage on NBC and Peacock

NBC Sports is gearing up for an action-packed Kentucky Derby weekend with a whopping 7.5 hours of coverage on NBC and Peacock. The excitement starts on Friday at 1 p.m. with the Kentucky Oaks show on USA Network and Peacock. On Saturday, the early Derby Day races will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock starting at noon, with coverage switching to NBC at 2:30 p.m.

This year’s “Run for the Roses” is a special one as it marks NBC Sports’ 25th presentation of the Kentucky Derby. Quite the milestone considering their humble beginnings with just a 90-minute broadcast back in 2001. Now, the coverage features 10 races spread across 7.5 hours, so get ready for some thrilling action.

Not to be left out, Telemundo Deportes will also be presenting live coverage of the 151st Kentucky Derby, kicking off on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET on Universo, and available for streaming on the Telemundo app.

The star-studded lineup for the show includes familiar faces like Mike Tirico, Randy Moss, Jerry Bailey, Steve Kornacki, and Nick Luck. And let’s not forget Donna Brothers, the only team member who has been there for all 25 of NBC’s Kentucky Derbies.

Exciting features are planned for this year’s event, with interviews lined up with legendary figures like D. Wayne Lukas, Mike McCarthy, and Martin Garcia. Bob Baffert will also be in the spotlight as he aims for a record seventh Derby win.

In a special moment, eleven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles will be giving the iconic ‘Riders Up’ call for the Kentucky Derby, adding an extra touch of star power to the event.

So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for a weekend full of thrilling horse racing action at the Kentucky Derby. You won’t want to miss a minute of this historic event.