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The Kentucky Oaks will make its prime-time debut in 2026. When will post be? How will the card be impacted? Will the Derby ...
NBC Sports will showcase the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, it was announced today by Churchill ...
Churchill Downs Inc. announced the Kentucky Oaks will for the first time ever be presented in prime time on NBC in 2026.
For First Time Ever, NBC Sports to Present Kentucky Oaks in Primetime – Friday, May 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock.
By moving the Kentucky Oaks to prime time, we’re giving one of horse racing’s most treasured traditions the national stage it ...
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.
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, ...
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 ...
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.
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… ...
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 ...
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.