When Does the 2019 Kentucky Derby Actually Start?
The 2019 Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching! The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
Even though your Kentucky Derby celebrations will likely consume your entire day (or the whole weekend, if you're at Churchill Downs), it's commonly called the most exciting two minutes in sports for a reason: the actual horse race will only last around two minutes. In fact, the 2018 winner, Justify, completed the race in just two minutes, four seconds, and 20 milliseconds. So if you're not prepared with how to tune in on race day, you'll miss all the action!
To watch the Kentucky Derby, make sure you tune into NBC or NBCSports.com, where the entire race coverage will take place on Saturday, May 4. While Derby programming will air throughout the day from 12 p.m. ET through 7:30 pm ET on NBC and NBC Sports, the jockey's will mount their horses and take to the track at approximately 6:31 p.m. ET, and the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby will kick off at 6:50 p.m. ET. You can find your local NBC channel right here, and check the official Kentucky Derby site for a detailed schedule of all Derby day programming.
Now that you have the schedule for the day set, it's time to start planning your Derby event and ensemble (and make yourself a classic mint julep). We've rounded up the top tips to host the most festive Kentucky Derby party of all time right this way, and have the perfect Derby day dresses and hats ready to go. Shop a few of our favorite picks below:
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