Randi Richardson is a reporter for NBC News' TODAY.com based in Brooklyn.
Fans are getting giddy with excitement over the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The 150th annual event is on Saturday, May 4, at the famous Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This year's Derby will feature 14 races throughout the day, and the top five winners of the main event divide up the $5 million prize. Horses competed in various races from September 2023 through April 2024 in order to qualify, and the top five finishers per race earned points based on their performance.
What time does the Kentucky Derby start? The first race is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. ET. The main event is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET and the last race is currently scheduled to start at 8:35 p.m. How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby From 10:30 a.m. ET to 12 p.m. ET, Derby will air on FanDuel TV. Starting at 12 p.m. ET, the event will be on USA Network and Peacock until 2:20 p.m. ET. Then, at 2:30 p.m. ET, the Derby will be broadcasted on NBC and Peacock until 7:30 p.m. From 7:30 p.m.
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