NBC Sports will continue to carry 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 partnership.
The expansion of the NBC Sports-Churchill Downs relationship—which began with 2001’s “Run for the Roses”—will make NBC the longest-running home of the Kentucky Derby, as NBCUniversal will become the first media company Presenting the most prestigious event in horse racing for three decades (32 editions of the Kentucky Derby from 2001-32).
“As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is proud to expand its relationship with NBC Sports,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs. “As our media partner for the past 23 years, NBC has artfully captured the most exciting two minutes in sports and the sensory spectacle that surrounds it.”
“Telling the rich stories surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May is part of the fabric of NBC Sports, and we are excited to continue that tradition,” said Rick Cordella, President of NBC Sports. with Churchill Downs”. “We look forward to surrounding the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby with comprehensive coverage and extensive advertising across NBCUniversal’s platforms.”
This extension includes cross-platform rights to the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Derby and Oaks Day programming, which will be shown on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and additional NBCU platforms.
The Kentucky Derby is America’s oldest continuously held major sporting event. This year’s 150th “Run for the Roses” takes place today at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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