NBC Sports, Churchill Downs extend partnership through 2032

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Published: May 4, 2024 at 12:07 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On the historic 150th Run for the Roses, Churchill Downs and NBC Sports announced their continued partnership which will now extend through 2032.

NBC Sports has carried the Derby since 2001. The new agreement will make NBC the longest-running media home of the Kentucky Derby.

WAVE News will continue to be the Official Derby Station through 2032 as well. We turn over our Derby coverage to NBC at 2:30 p.m.