Kentucky Derby Live Stream: How to Watch Online

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Nyquist (left) is the 2016 Kentucky Derby favorite. (Getty)

NBC will have live coverage of the 2016 Kentucky Derby with the race starting at 6:34 p.m Eastern. Looking for a live stream of the race? The Kentucky Derby will be streaming on NBC Sports Live Extra for cable and satellite subscribers. If you can’t get to a TV, here’s a complete roundup of the available live stream options:


If You’re in the United States & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes NBC Sports Network

On the Web:

If you have access to a cable or satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — you can watch the race 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.

With an App:

Mobile users can watch the race 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 live stream, you’ll need a cable provider log-in to watch.

Roku users can add the NBC Sports Live Extra channel here but like the other apps will need a cable login to watch the Kentucky Derby live stream.


Race Preview

NBC will begin their Kentucky Derby coverage at 4 p.m. Eastern and will offer a live stream of the coverage through NBC Sports Extra. The race itself has a start time of 6:34 p.m. Eastern.

Nyquist is the favorite to find the Winner’s Circle. He is coming off an impressive win in the Florida Derby where he defeated the undefeated favorite, Mohaymen. Exaggerator is next in line in the odds with Mohaymen listed in third after his disappointing showing in the Florida Derby. Gun Runner leads in the point standings and is fourth in the odds.