The 2025 Kentucky Derby — the most exciting two minutes in sports — is set for Saturday, May 3rd, with a scheduled post time of 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs. Fans across the world will tune in to watch twenty of the best three-year-old horses compete for the iconic Run for the Roses.
When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby?
• Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Post Time: 6:57 p.m. ET
• Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
The post-position draw will take place a week earlier, on Saturday, April 26, at 7:15 p.m. ET, officially setting the starting gates for each contender.
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2025 Kentucky Derby Horses: Meet the Field
Here’s a look at the twenty horses competing in the 151st Kentucky Derby:
• Burnham Square
• Sandman
• Journalism
• Rodriguez
• Tiztastic
• Tappan Street
• Sovereignty
• Final Gambit
• Coal Battle
• Chunk of Gold
• Citizen Bull
• Owen Almighty
• East Avenue
• Publisher
• American Promise
• Flying Mohawk
• Grande
• Built
• Luxor Cafe
• Admire Daytona
Fans can learn more about each horse by following coverage in the days leading up to race day.
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How to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast across multiple networks, ensuring fans have a variety of ways to watch the action:
• TV Channels: FanDuel TV, NBC, and USA Network
• Streaming Options: Peacock, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app (available on Apple Store and Google Play)
Whether you prefer traditional television or streaming on your favorite device, there are plenty of options to enjoy the Derby live.
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2025 Kentucky Derby Full TV Schedule
• 10:30 a.m. – Noon ET: FanDuel TV
• Noon – 2:20 p.m. ET: USA Network and Peacock
• 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET: NBC and Peacock
• 7:30 p.m. ET through the final race: FanDuel TV
From morning coverage to the main event in the evening, fans can tune in for expert analysis, live reporting, and, of course, the Derby itself.
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Don’t Miss the 151st Running of the Kentucky Derby!
The 2025 Kentucky Derby promises to deliver another unforgettable day of thrilling racing, high fashion, and historic tradition. Mark your calendars for May 3rd, follow the post-position draw on April 26th, and get ready to watch some of the finest three-year-olds in the world battle it out under the famed Twin Spires.
