Churchill Downs Extends NBC Kentucky Derby Broadcast Deal Through 2032

May 4, 2024, 04:12 PM

Churchill Downs Inc. has extended its broadcast rights contract with NBC for the Kentucky Derby through 2032. This agreement also includes broadcasting on Peacock, ensuring that NBC remains the longest-running network to air the event, a relationship that began in 2001. The deal reaffirms NBC's commitment to the Kentucky Derby, marking it as the first network to broadcast the race for three consecutive decades.