How to Watch the 2015 Kentucky Derby Live Stream Online

Kentucky Derby

The crowd gathering at the 141st Kentucky Derby. (Getty)

The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby has been the most hyped Kentucky Derby in some time.

With incredibly talented horses such as American Pharoah and Dortmund, and other quality horses that could be a given favorite in any other year such as: Carpe Diem, Materiality, Firing Line, Frosted and Far Right, this Derby packs a powerful punch and has lived up to every bit of the hype so far.

As of this moment, American Pharoah, after months, is still the top betting choice on the board at 13/5. Dortmund is second at 15/4 and Carpe Diem is third at 8/1.

The odds above were provided by sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.

One horse will be immortalized and have his name synonymous with one of the best Derby fields in horse racing history.

Start time for NBC’s live coverage at Churchill Downs is at 4 p.m. Eastern and post time for the 141st Kentucky Derby is at 6:24 p.m.

There’s no free, unrestricted, legal live stream of the Derby. But if you have access to a cable or satellite subscription, you can watch online and on mobile as follows:


Watch the 2015 Kentucky Derby Online

Jockey Victor Espinoza will ride American Pharaoh in the 2015 Kentucky Derby. (Getty)

Jockey Victor Espinoza will ride American Pharaoh in the 2015 Kentucky Derby. (Getty)

If you have access to a cable or satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — you can watch the game online for free via NBC Sports Live Extra. You’ll need a cable or satellite log-in and password to access the stream. The site’s frequently asked questions page has a rundown of technical requirements and other information.


Watch the 2015 Kentucky Derby on Mobile

Kentucky Derby, 2015

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Mobile users can watch the game via the NBC Sports Live Extra App, which you can download in the App Store or the Google Play Store. As is the case with the desktop livestream, you’ll need a cable provider log-in to watch.