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How to watch the 2021 Kentucky Derby at home

| April 27, 2021

Even though COVID-19 vaccines have already been distributed and vaccination programs worldwide are underway, there are still people who still couldn’t or didn’t want to be in crowded places as the pandemic isn’t officially over yet. 

This is why live broadcasting of the 2021 Kentucky Derby is important to give people who opt to stay at home the chance to watch the event still. There are so many options to watch the Kentucky Derby at home. 

Here are the lists of TV networks and online streaming websites to witness the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

TV Networks

The first platform where you can tune in to watch your favorite horse run in the Kentucky Derby this year is the local TV Networks. The Kentucky Derby traditionally covered and aired on the NBC Sports channel. This year is no different as they are still the official broadcaster of the said event.

You can access the NBC Sports channel on your TV set with or without a cable subscription. If you are one of those households who do not have a cable subscription, you can connect your TV on a rabbit antenna and place it as high as possible.

This may be an old-fashion way, but it still works best up to date. Once you found the best spot for your TV antenna, you can now tune in to NBC and enjoy the Derby race.

Live Streaming

You can watch live streaming of the race via an app using your wireless device or from a website using your PC. For this option, here is the list of apps and sites where you can watch the Kentucky Derby’s live streaming using the internet.

  • NBC. Aside from the NBC Sports channel, they will also air live streaming via their app and website. For the app, you will have to download the NBC Sports app on your device, and for the website, you will just have to tune in to the NBC official website.
  • YoutubeTV. Another platform where you can watch the live streaming of the Kentucky Derby this year is Youtube TV. You can access the streaming through various screens. You will have to subscribe to Youtube TV, and voila! You can now watch your favorite shows, including the Kentucky Derby coverage, anywhere you are as long as you have the internet.
  • Fubo TV. Another streaming platform where you can enjoy the Derby race at home is Fubo TV. This platform is very popular in streaming multiple sports, and one of these is the Kentucky Derby. You can start your subscription to enjoy numerous sports streaming, or you can acquire their free trial just to watch the Kentucky Derby. 
  • Sling TV. Another streaming platform in the US and the best choice for cost efficiency is the Sling TV. It is the cheapest option for you. For just as low as $20, you can have access to their platform and enjoy the Derby race.
  • Hulu Live. Hulu TV is your next option. It is also a popular streaming platform in the United States for as low as $39.99. You can have full access to all sports streaming.
  • TVG. You can also watch the live streaming of the Derby on the TVG website. They also offer their viewers a Kentucky’s betting guide for people who wish to bet on the race available on their website. This option is the one-stop-shop for bettors. 

Complete Time and Date of the 2021 Kentucky Derby

Even before the vaccines have been distributed, sporting events like horse racing have already been allowed to accommodate fans to witness the action live. And for the Kentucky Derby 2021, the race track is already set, and the Churchill Downs is also prepared to accommodate 20,000 to 30,000 guests

This may not be the venue’s full capacity, but there are still many guests to be expected to watch the 2021 Kentucky Derby’s live-action. Here are the date and times of the 2021 Kentucky Derby based on each country’s local standard time. 

  • United States: May 1, 2021 at 6:50pm
  • Canada: May 1, 2021 at 6:50pm EDT
  • United Kingdom: May 1, 2021 at 11:50pm BST
  • Australia: May 1, 2021 at 8:50am AEST
  • France: May 2, 2021 at 00:50am CEST
  • Germany: May 2, 2021 at 00:50am CEST

If you are watching the Kentucky Derby from these locations, make sure to tune in to your local TV sports channel or live streaming online based on these dates and times. 

Ensure that you know what channel will broadcast the 2021 Kentucky Derby in your area and if the mentioned streaming apps and websites work in your country.

Additionally, you also have the option to listen to a live podcast covering the 2021 Kentucky Derby. You can tune in online or on the radio to get an update about the happenings on the race for free. This is best while you are driving and still want to know what is happening in the race. 

Takeaway

In the middle of this pandemic, staying at home is one way to prevent the virus’s spread. And these TV networks have the most critical role in maintaining the safety of most people. So, as to you, you will just have to sit back and relax and enjoy the Derby in the safety of your home. 

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