Kentucky Derby 2023: How to watch and stream first leg of Triple Crown at Churchill Downs
Almost a year ago, 80-1 longshot Rich Strike stunned 147,294 Derby fans by winning the 148th Kentucky Derby in the first full-capacity derby at Churchill Downs in three years.
Will another longshot steal the Kentucky Derby? Or will a favorite like Kingsbarn, Two Phil’s and Forte win the Run for the Roses and set up a run for the Triple Crown? There is still some time before 20 horses will take off around the 1 1/4-mile dirt course in Louisville.
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Here’s how to watch the races from home on TV and via livestream:
When is the 2023 Kentucky Derby?
The 149th annual Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 6, though the post time has yet to be announced. Last year's post time was 6:57 p.m. EST.
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What channel is Kentucky Derby 2023 on?
NBC will broadcast the Kentucky Derby. WAVE-3 is the local affiliate in Louisville (Channel 3 on AT&T U-Verse, Dish and DIRECTV; Channel 6 on Spectrum).
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How to stream Kentucky Derby 2023
The Kentucky Derby can be streamed online at NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app for eligible cable subscribers. Cord-cutters can pay for a month of Peacock Premium for $4.99 or Peacock Plus for $9.99. Other streaming subscription services that should carry NBC include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
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