How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby: Free livestream online, TV, schedule [Video]

The 2024 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start this Saturday, May 4 and will be the 150th installment of the event. The main event for the Derby will start at 5:57 p.m. CT on NBC, which is available for fans to livestream for free by utilizing the free trials offered by Fubo TV or DirecTV Stream. In preparation for Saturday’s race, fans can see the list of all 20 horses and their jockeys here.

NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Kentucky Derby begins at 1:30 p.m. CT because there are a total of 14 races throughout the day. So, fans can watch numerous races before the main attraction begins later in the evening.

Although the main event only lasts for about 2 minutes, there is plenty of anticipation for the race this Saturday. There will be a total of 20 thoroughbred horses competing against each other for first place, as they try to take their first …