2026 Kentucky Derby Live Stream - Watch the Churchill Downs race online

John Eastwood

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Last updated: Wed 29 Apr 2026 08:52

John Eastwood 29 Apr 2026

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The 2026 Kentucky Derby takes place on May 2nd
This Classic will be run at Churchill Downs on Saturday
Watch the Kentucky Derby live online with bet365 and Stake.com live streaming

The Kentucky Derby. (Getty)

2026 Kentucky Derby Live Streaming

The 152nd renewal of the Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Renegade heads the betting, after his sparkling victory in the Arkansas Derby. Florida Derby winner Commandment will be looking to hand Wathnan Racing their first Classic win. Chief Wallabee, Further Ado and The Puma sit prominently in the betting too, along with talented Japanese raiders Danon Bourbon and Wonder Dean.

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Watch the action at Churchill Downs live with bet365 and Stake.com, with all races available to members online and on mobile.

To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Any fixture/event on the website which has the Play or Video icon next to it is scheduled to be shown via Live Streaming. 18+ terms and conditions apply.

Kentucky Derby Live Stream Guide

Watch horse racing live streaming on your favourite digital device, including mobile phone and tablet anywhere you can get a strong internet connection.

The bet365 and Stake.com live streaming services feature a huge range of horse racing events around the world. Here is how you can stream from Churchill Downs live online:

Bet365 Kentucky Derby Streaming

To watch a bet365 live stream users must be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+, geo-restrictions & terms and conditions apply.

Visit bet365 > live streaming > horse racing
Log-in or register for an account (use the bet365 bonus code NEWBONUS if opening a new account)
Registered depositing users can then watch and bet on live horse racing.

Stake.com Kentucky Derby Live Streaming

Stake.com customers can watch live coverage of selected UK horse racing events directly through the platform’s sportsbook. To access live streams, users must be logged in to their Stake account and have an active balance. Live streaming is available on selected races where the broadcast icon appears.

Visit Stake.com and navigate to Sports > Horse Racing
Log in to your Stake.com account (new users can register using the Stake.com promo code NEWBONUS)
Ensure your account has funds available to qualify for live streaming access
Find the race from the race schedule and click the stream icon to watch live

Live streams are available to registered users aged 18+, and coverage may be subject to geo-restrictions and event availability.