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

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Churchill Downs and NBC Sports announced that the race will run on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.