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When does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start? Post time, TV channel, horses, where to watch live today, updated odds, and more

By Danica CreahanYahoo Sports

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is today. Are you ready to watch the 152nd Run for the Roses?

It’s time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. That’s right, the first leg of the Triple Crown is today— and the weather for the Kentucky Derby looks better than last year. Renegade drew the No.

1 post position for today’s race, but the derby odds still have him as the 4-1 morning-line favorite for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. The official race will air on NBC (and stream on Peacock) with a post time of 6:57 p. m.

ET. Supplemental coverage airs on NBCSN and streams live on Peacock. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 Run for the Roses.

Looking for live updates of today’s Kentucky Derby ? Yahoo Sports has you covered. Where to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby today: Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: (approximately) 6:57 p.