Kentucky Derby Schedule 2025. Official 2025 kentucky derby racing schedule and post times. Every year, kentucky derby is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the spring.

The 151st running of the kentucky derby will take place on saturday, may 3rd, 2025, with the main event usually taking place between 6:00 and 7:00 pm est thursday, may 1. Buy 2025 kentucky derby packages and kentucky derby tickets!