2026 Kentucky Derby: Date, time, horses, odds, format, purse - ESPN
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.
www.espn.com.auThe 2026 Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs. NBC and Peacock will carry the race live, with pre-race coverage starting earlier in the day. For fans in Amsterdam or elsewhere, you’ll want to check local listings or NBC/Peacock availability in your region, as streaming options may vary by country.[1][4][10]
What you might want to know next:
- How to watch from outside the U.S.: international streaming options or local broadcast partners
- The Derby schedule for Derby Day events and pre-race activities
- Key contenders and post positions for the 2026 field
If you’d like, I can pull the latest viewing options for the Netherlands and summarize the top contenders with post positions.