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Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime TV for 1st time in 2026

Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime on NBC, Peacock for the first time ever in 2026

NBC Sports will showcase the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, it was announced today by Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN, “CDI”) and NBC Sports. The 152 nd Kentucky Oaks, featuring thoroughbred racing’s best three-year-old fillies, will be presented on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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Will Kentucky Derby follow Oaks to prime time? 'It's very unlikely.' Here's why

The Kentucky Oaks will make its prime-time debut in 2026. When will post be? How will the card be impacted? Will the Derby follow suit? What to know.

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NBC Sports to Present Kentucky Oaks in Primetime

For First Time Ever, NBC Sports to Present Kentucky Oaks in Primetime – Friday, May 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock.

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Louisville Restaurants are Fed Up with Churchill Downs’ Decision to Move the Kentucky Oaks to Primetime

Derby Week will be a lot different in Louisville next spring. Churchill Downs announced on Thursday that the 152nd Kentucky ...

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Churchill Downs plans changes for 2026 Derby, including more ticket options

As the track’s parent company looks to build on its already profitable streams of revenue, race attendees could see more ticket options next year and newly renovated areas of the horseracing venue, ...

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