Is Kentucky Derby coming back?
Kentucky Derby (2017–present) on NBC
The answer: Yes — returns May 1, 2027.
Next episode · S2027E01 · "The 153rd Annual Kentucky Derby" · on NBC
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About Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. NBC currently broadcasts it in its entirely along with pre- and post-show features.
Kentucky Derby episode schedule
1 upcoming · 9 aired . Next episode: May 1, 2027.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2027 | S2027·E1 | The 153rd Annual Kentucky Derby |
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | S2026·E1 | The 152nd Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 3, 2025 | S2025·E1 | The 151st Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 4, 2024 | S2024·E1 | The 150th Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 6, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The 149th Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 7, 2022 | S2022·E1 | The 148th Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 1, 2021 | S2021·E1 | The 147th Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 4, 2019 | S2019·E1 | The 145th Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 5, 2018 | S2018·E1 | The 144th Annual Kentucky Derby |
| May 6, 2017 | S2017·E1 | The 143rd Annual Kentucky Derby |