2023 Kentucky Derby Date and Time

When is the 2023 Kentucky Derby?

The 2023 Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 4th.

The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown and is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The race is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and is known as "The Run for the Roses" because of the garland of roses that is draped over the winner's neck.

The 2023 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the race. The race is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET.