Apr 28, 2026 - News

How to watch the Kentucky Derby in Salt Lake

It's time to muddle your mint and don your fanciest spring 'fits for a day at the races.

How it works: "Post time" — when the horses are due at their gates — is at 4:57pm.

Coverage begins streaming at 10am Mountain on Peacock, and airing at 12:30pm on NBC.

The parties: General admission tickets were still available at the big La Caille bash as of Tuesday.

The Asher Adams hotel is hosting a free "Talk Derby to Me" party at its whiskey bar, No. 119, with prize drawings, DJ music and themed cocktails for purchase.
Lake Effect will have a Woodford Reserve luge, food, music and a hat contest. Tickets
Derby attire and hats are required at Trolley Square's party, with games, prizes, juleps and live horses to set the scene. Tickets
Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club is serving up specialty cocktails with a hat-decorating booth. Free admission

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