What time is the Kentucky Derby today? Post time, TV channel, horses & more to watch 2023 race

Horse racing springs back into the spotlight on Saturday with the 149th annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 

Last year, jockey Sonny Leon and Rich Strike pulled a massive upset to win their share of the $3 million purse. The horse initially wasn't meant to be in the race, but a late scratch gave Rich Strike a spot in the field and the second-longest shot to win at 80-1 odds in the 20th post.

A new crop of 3-year-olds is set to run in Louisville today. Will morning-line favorite Forte come through, or will there be another upset? 

Here's what you need to know to watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby:

What time is the Kentucky Derby today?

• Date: Saturday, May 6
• Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET

The Kentucky Derby, the first leg in horse racing's Triple Crown, will begin at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 6.

The event is taking place at Churchill Downs, which has a maximum capacity of more than 150,000, but the Derby isn't the only race on the docket. 

Here's a full schedule for Derby Day, which will feature more than 10 hours of racing:

What channel is the Kentucky Derby on?

For 23 years, the Kentucky Derby has claimed a home on NBC.

Mike Tirico, who's been at the helm of several big events like the World Cup and Olympics, will serve as the studio host for his seventh consecutive year, while Larry Collmus, the network's go-to when it comes to horse coverage, will be on the race call. They'll be joined by a team of other NBC correspondents:

If you've cut the cord, don't fret. You can watch the race on a multitude of different platforms, including NBCSports.com, the NBC app, Peacock and Fubo, which offers a free seven-day trial.