The 2025 Kentucky Derby has finally arrived, as the event is scheduled to transpire today. The main event will begin at 5:57 p.m. CT on NBC, but coverage will begin at 11 a.m. CT on USA Network. Fans can watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, fans can watch the entire event via Peacock.

There will be 21 horses ready to compete in the race today, so the competition should be exciting to watch.

Journalism enters the 2025 Kentucky Derby with 3-1 odds, making it the favorite to win the race. However, Journalism will face off against tough competition this evening.

Sovereignty and Sandman have the second and third-best odds to win this race, so they will be key horses to watch today.

Baeza was one of the last horses to qualify for the race, as it replaced Rodriguez. Since it was a late entrant, Baeza will likely have one of the worst odds to win the competition.

Fans can watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, fans can watch the entire event via Peacock.