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.comThe 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs, with the race post time around 6:57 p.m. ET. NBC and Peacock will carry the broadcast, starting earlier in the day with pre-race coverage. If you want, I can confirm the exact post position and live TV schedule closer to the event.[1][3][6]