How to Watch the 145th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby today. The 145th annual horse racing competition, dubbed “The Two Greatest Minutes in Sports,” officially kicks off today at 6:46 pm ET in Louisville, Kentucky.
There will be 19 horses in the race tonight. If you don’t have tickets but still want to track all 120 seconds of action, you have several options. Put on the charginator, pour yourself a mint julep, and try one of the following:
The television
The Kentucky Derby will air on NBC this year. If you have a cable or digital antenna, you can tune in to the broadcast for free. If you have a TV and don’t have a digital antenna, you should grab one now (seriously, they’re $ 10 ).
Cable TV subscribers can also watch the live stream on NBC.com . You will need your cable company credentials.
Streaming
Most major streaming services offer NBC as an option. DirecTV Now, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV, and fuboTV all offer NBC streams in most markets.
99% of people will have no problem watching NBC on any of these services, but if you’re going to sign up for one just to catch Derby, you should double check and make sure your local NBC station is available through it. your choice.
All options cost between $ 40 and $ 45 per month, with the exception of Sling TV, which costs $ 25 per month. All streaming options also offer free trials, so if you’re not currently a subscriber, you can sign up for an account to watch Derby and then cancel your account before being charged.
Also worth noting: Sling is running a promotion right now where you can get his blue package for $ 15 a month for the first 3 months. I’m actually using it right now for the NHL playoffs, but it might come in handy for the Derby too.