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The 150th Kentucky Derby is coming up this weekend, and Kentucky native Winona Judd is set to sing the national anthem.
“I am so proud to represent my country, participating in one of the most historic and iconic traditions,” the country legend said in a statement. “The Kentucky Derby is something I look forward to every year, and being able to play this year makes the important event even more special.”
The first leg of the Triple Crown, known for the often wild fashions sported by its attendees, will take over Louisville's Churchill Downs for the annual tradition. If you want to watch the Kentucky Derby live, you can watch the Derby on TV or stream it to your computer, phone and other compatible devices.
Watch the main event on Saturday (May 4) at 6:57 p.m. ET on NBC and the Peacock. The previous games will start at 10:30 am. ET. For online viewers, NBC is available to stream on DirecTV, Peacock, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV and Fubo. Most of the services offer a free trial that you can use to watch the Kentucky Derby online for free (stream internationally on ExpressVPN).
If you're on a budget, Peacock Premium Plus features live access to NBC and a huge collection of hit shows, must-see movies, and other Peacock exclusives for $11.99/month.
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Fubo's free trial lasts for a week, and local channels like NBC, CBS, and ABC are available to stream, in addition to more than 150 cable channels.
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Need a drink to pair with your watch party? Woodford Reserve is the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby and has just released the commemorative 2024 Derby bottle.
Created by Kentucky artist Wylie Caudill, the bottle celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and features a thoroughbred racehorse on the front. The limited edition bottle of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon retails for $50 and is available to order online at ReserveBar.com.
