News

NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage Peaked at 16.6 Million Viewers as Mage Crossed Finish Line Led by Peacock, 2023 Kentucky Derby is Most Streamed Horse Race Ever – Up 50% From Last Year The Preakness ...
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes. On Saturday, when it carries the Run for the Roses for the… ...
The Kentucky Oaks will make its prime-time debut in 2026. When will post be? How will the card be impacted? Will the Derby ...
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes. NBC Sports will present 12 1/2 hours of coverage across two days on NBC, USA Network and Peacock.
Mike Tirico, the host of NBC’s coverage since 2017, said doing the Derby served as good preparation for hosting the Olympics as well as a stint as a guest host on the “Today” show last week.
NBC Sports will showcase the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, it was announced today by Churchill ...
By moving the Kentucky Oaks to prime time, we’re giving one of horse racing’s most treasured traditions the national stage it ...
The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC through 2032 after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032, announcing it hours before the running of the 150th race on ...
NBC to Televise Kentucky Derby Through 2032 NBC's coverage of the Derby began with the 2001 Run for the Roses. Unedited Press Release. NBC/CDI; Release Date: May 4, 2024 ...
Inside NBC’s Plan to Make the Kentucky Derby Its Spring Tentpole. Alex Weprin. Thu, May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM UTC. 3 min read. The first Kentucky Derby was held May 17, 1875, ...
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes. On Saturday, when it carries the Run for the Roses for the 25th time, 90 minutes wouldn’t be ...
The Kentucky Derby returns to its normal spot on the calendar this weekend. Here's a look at NBC's strategy and plans for the broadcast.