The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse racing event in the world, and it's been restored to its traditional May slot, making it - once again - the first leg of the prestigious Triple Crown. Read on as our guide tells you how to watch a 2021 Kentucky Derby live stream from anywhere in the world.
Known widely as "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports", the 1.25-mile Run for the Roses at Louisville's iconic Churchill Downs dirt track is exclusive to the 20 swiftest three-year-old Thoroughbreds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Date: Saturday, May 1
Race start time (estimated): 6.57pm ET / 3.57pm PT / 11.57pm BST
Venue: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
Free live stream: NBC via FREE fuboTV trial (opens in new tab) (US)
Live stream: TSN (opens in new tab) (CAN) | Sky Sports (opens in new tab) (UK)
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Essential Quality is the firm favorite for the iconic garland of roses and $3 million purse, having won the Maiden Special Weight race, Breeders' Futurity Stakes, Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Southwest Stakes, and Blue Grass Stakes over the past eight months. The first of those victories came at Churchill Downs, which also happens to be where Godolphin Stables' prize colt trains. However, as Authentic proved last year, the form book isn't always right.
Of course, the Kentucky Derby is about much more than the race itself. It also serves one of the finest exhibitions of hats on the planet, and the build-up to the 10-furlong dash is steeped in tradition, from the singing of "My Old Kentucky Home" to Mint Juleps and burgoo.
Find out how to watch this year's race with our guide to getting a Kentucky Derby live stream from anywhere in the world. Riders up!
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How to watch the 2021 Kentucky Derby: live stream in the US
How to live stream Kentucky Derby 2021 outside your country
Below you'll find our run down of the broadcasters and countries showing the event. But if you're outside your country of residence and try to stream the Kentucky Derby via your usual broadcaster, you'll likely discover that you can't due to geo-blocking restrictions.
But there's still a way to tune in! By downloading and installing a VPN, you can tell your device it's back at home and enjoy your home coverage wherever you are. Make sure you read all the fine print first, though, ensuring you're in compliance with any terms and conditions.
Use a VPN to watch Kentucky Derby from anywhere
How to watch a 2021 Kentucky Derby live stream in Canada
How to watch 2021 Kentucky Derby: live stream in the UK
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