What time does the Kentucky Derby start? [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby, dubbed the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, extending its run as America’s longest continuously held sporting event.

The prestigious horse race in Louisville, Kentucky, is the first leg of the Triple Crown.

The annual “Run for the Roses” features 20 horses and is expected to draw 150,000 mint julep-sipping fans and their fabulous and flamboyant hats.

Here’s what to know about the Kentucky Derby. 

What time is the Kentucky Derby?

Post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 4, 2024. 

Live coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. There are more than a dozen other races on Derby day, which start as early as 10:30 a.m.

How to watch the Kentucky Derby

The race will air on NBC, NBC Sports and the NBC Sports app, and stream on NBCSports.com and Peacock.

Peacock subscriptions start at $5.99 a month. 

NBC Sports Audio (channel 85 on SiriusXM radio and the SiriusXM app) will begin …