Kentucky Derby 2022: How to Watch Live or Stream Today’s Race Without Cable – CNET

It’s finally here: that long-awaited first Saturday in May, when the 148th Kentucky Derby will draw about 165,000 spectators to Churchill Downs.
Post time is set for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET (3:57 p.m. PT).
The Kentucky Derby takes place today, May 7. TV coverage begins at 12 p.m. ET on USA Network and then continues on NBC and Peacock from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET.

horses race along a fence at Churchill Downs — Zandon is the favorite horse in this year’s race, with 3-1 odds. Epicenter (7-2), Messier (8-1) and Mo Donegal (10-1) round out the top horses. You can see all of the Derby odds here.
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When does the Kentucky Derby start?

If you don’t have cable, you still have plenty of options. The least expensive that doesn’t require streaming is to connect an over-the-air antenna to your TV and watch your local NBC station.
The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 7.
Peacock, owned by NBC, offers some live sports to go along with its on-demand entertainment. The -a-month tier gives you access to the Kentucky Derby, English Premier League soccer, the Olympics, Sunday Night Football, select WWE events, Indy Car races and some PGA golf tournaments. The service also airs a few other less popular sports, such as rugby, figure skating, track and field and cycling.

How can I watch the Kentucky Derby on TV?

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If you won’t be wearing fancy hats and sipping mint juleps at the race track, you can watch the Run for the Roses from home. The 2022 Kentucky Derby takes place today and will be broadcast on NBC. Here’s how you can watch live without cable.
Read more: How to Stream MLB Baseball in 2022

If you’re streaming on a PC, phone or tablet you can watch on NBCSports.com, Peacock Premium or the NBC Sports app.
Read our Hulu with Live TV review.

YouTube TV costs a month and includes NBC in most markets and USA Network. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
Hulu with Live TV costs a month and includes NBC in most markets and USA Network. Click the “View channels in your area” link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code.

You could also check out a live TV streaming service, all of which offer free trials. Not every service carries your local NBC station, however, so check the links below to make sure.
Read our Peacock review.