Kentucky Derby countdown
The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
"The most exciting two minutes in sports" is held on the first Saturday in May, the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Post time is usually just before 7 PM Eastern.
Questions people ask
When is the Kentucky Derby?
Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
How many days until the Kentucky Derby?
The live countdown above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds, and updates every second in your own time zone.
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