Experience the Kentucky Derby on May 2 with these Columbus events
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is May 2. Here's everything a central Ohioan needs to know about "the greatest two minutes in sports."
"The greatest two minutes in sports" is happening on May 2, and central Ohioans are close to the action, whether trekking the distance or staying close to home. The 2026 Kentucky Derby , the first leg of the Triple Crown, will bring the big hats, mint juleps and more not only to Churchill Downs and but also to some spots in Columbus. As the most-watched horse race in the United States, the 152nd Kentucky Derby can be celebrated near and far by central Ohioans.
When and where is the Kentucky Derby? The race will take place Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. What time does the Kentucky Derby start?
The race will begin at 6:57 p. m. ET.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby The famed race will be aired on various streaming channels. Here's how you can watch: FanDuel TV: 10:30 a. m.