LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates as he guides American Pharoah #18 after crossing the finish line to win the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The 2017 Kentucky Derby is set to kick off today, May 6, with 20 horses competing for immortality during the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
This year’s race looks to be one without a clear frontrunner to the delight of gamblers everywhere. Sure, there are horses that inspire a great deal of confidence when you’re looking to lay a bet, but there aren’t any American Pharaohs or California Chromes this time out.
Anyone can win.
Looking for a live stream of the Kentucky Derby? We got you covered.
2017 Kentucky Derby Viewing Details
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Time: 2:30 P.M. EST
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
TV Channel: NBC (Check local listings)
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live
How To Live Stream Kentucky Derby Online
Your best bet for watching the Kentucky Derby via a live stream is NBC Sports Live Extra. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream the race online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes NBC and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
Please note: NBC on Sling TV & DIRECTV NOW is only available in: Dallas-Ft. Worth, Chicago, Hartford-New Haven, L.A., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Washington, D.C.
Watch the 2017 Kentucky Derby On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch today’s game on your TV or computer, NBC has you covered with their NBC Sports app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, or the Windows Store.
You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV also has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch the race for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.
Race Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Wydt1VPr0
