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NBC Sports will showcase the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, it was announced today by Churchill ...
The Kentucky Oaks will make its prime-time debut in 2026. When will post be? How will the card be impacted? Will the Derby ...
For First Time Ever, NBC Sports to Present Kentucky Oaks in Primetime – Friday, May 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock.
Churchill Downs Inc. announced the Kentucky Oaks will for the first time ever be presented in prime time on NBC in 2026.
By moving the Kentucky Oaks to prime time, we’re giving one of horse racing’s most treasured traditions the national stage it ...
This year, the NBC family kicks off its coverage with the Kentucky Oaks -- the annual Derby precursor which has been running since 1875 -- beginning Friday, May 2, at 1 p.m. ET on USA Network.
NBC’s Kentucky Derby Coverage Peaked at 16.6 Million Viewers as Mage Crossed Finish Line Led by Peacock, 2023 Kentucky Derby is Most Streamed Horse Race Ever – Up 50% From Last Year The Preakness ...
NBC Sports will continue to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032, as Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and NBC Sports today announced a multi-year extension of their ...
The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC through 2032 after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032, announcing it hours before the running of the 150th race on ...
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.
The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC through 2032 after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032, announcing it hours before the running of the 150th race on ...