Where to watch the Kentucky Derby on TV

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Wondering where to watch the 2021 Kentucky Derby and other races at Churchill Downs during the week?

The go-to place for Kentucky Oaks and Derby days is NBC. And even that gets a bit complicated.

NBC Sports will air the Kentucky Oaks on April 30 from 12 to 6 p.m. EDT on NBCSN, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

On Derby Day, you can watch the races on NBCSN from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. EDT. From 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., coverage switches to NBC. The program also can be streamed live live on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app.

Post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:57 p.m.

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