Churchill Downs Inc. reported a record breaking second quarter, along with the news that the 2026 Kentucky Oaks post time will change. What to know.

The 152 nd Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 2, 2026, on NBC and Peacock. The 151 st Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2025, was the most-watched “Run for the Roses” since 1989, with the audience peaking at 21.8 ...

The 2026 Kentucky Oaks will be broadcast in primetime on NBC and Peacock for the first time. The Kentucky Oaks, traditionally held the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, showcases the best 3-year ...

Churchill Downs Inc. announced the Kentucky Oaks will for the first time ever be presented in prime time on NBC in 2026.

“The Derby Festival’s Race Ambassador Team is instrumental in the growth and success of Kentucky’s largest day of road racing,” Chris Martini, Kentucky Derby Festival Race Director, said ...