What time is Kentucky Oaks today at Churchill Downs? Channel, horses
The 152nd Kentucky Oaks will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Churchill Downs with a post time of 8:40 p.m. ET, marking a shift to a primetime slot to attract a larger national audience. The race features top trainers like Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher, Mark Casse, and Brad Cox, each with multiple entries, and will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
- ▪The 2026 Kentucky Oaks has a post time of 8:40 p.m. ET on May 1.
- ▪The race will be televised on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock.
- ▪There is a 15% chance of rain earlier in the day, but no rainfall is expected at race time.
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