You can watch “the derby” in a few different ways depending on which derby you mean and where you are. Since you didn’t specify (Kentucky Derby, a local demolition derby, a football derby match, etc.), here are the main current possibilities and how to watch them.

1. Kentucky Derby (horse racing)

If you’re talking about the famous Kentucky Derby in the U.S., the 2026 race is scheduled for May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.

TV & streaming

  • U.S. TV coverage for Derby day typically runs in blocks on sports channels, with the main race in a long afternoon–early evening window. A current schedule example for the Derby broadcast day lists:
    • Late morning on a racing-dedicated channel (FanDuel TV)
    • Midday on a cable entertainment/sports channel (USA Network and Peacock)
    • Main afternoon–evening broadcast on a major network (NBC) plus Peacock streaming.
  • Mobile and online viewers can stream via the network’s own apps (for example, NBC Sports and Peacock in recent years) by signing in with a TV provider or a paid streaming subscription.

If you’re outside the U.S.

  • Many countries carry the Kentucky Derby through local sports channels or international sports packages. A common workaround is: subscribe to an over‑the‑top U.S. TV streaming service that includes NBC/USA, then access it from abroad via a legal local offering or, where allowed, via a VPN and a U.S. server.
  • Some horse‑racing betting platforms also offer live streams if you create an account and meet their local legal requirements.

2. Demolition derbies (Derby Nation TV)

If you meant a demolition derby rather than horse racing, there is a dedicated streaming platform called Derby Nation TV that focuses on demolition derby events.

  • Derby Nation TV lists upcoming live events from fairgrounds and arenas (for example, Mower County Fairgrounds, Stormont Vail Events Center, Union County Fair & Expo Center, Garland County Fairgrounds) with specific dates and Central Time kickoffs.
  • To watch, you typically:
    1. Go to their site.
    2. Pick the event you want (date/venue).
    3. Purchase a pass or subscription if required, then watch via browser or supported devices.

3. Local football/soccer “derbies”

If your question is about a football/soccer derby (like a city rivalry match), where to watch depends entirely on:

  • The league (Premier League, La Liga, MLS, etc.).
  • Your country’s broadcast rights (for example, some derbies are on local sports channels, others on global streamers).

Because that’s highly location‑ and league‑specific, the best quick approach is:

  1. Search “[team 1] vs [team 2] derby broadcast [your country]”.
  2. Check the league’s official site for the “How to watch” section and your country.
  3. Look at your local sports broadcaster or major sports streaming services’ schedules for the matchday.

4. Quick decision guide

Use this to narrow down where to watch:

  • If it’s the Kentucky Derby (horse race):
    • Look for NBC and its streaming partner (such as Peacock) on Derby Day, or a racing channel plus network simulcast in your region.
  • If it’s a demolition derby:
    • Check Derby Nation TV’s schedule and buy a pass for the specific event.
  • If it’s a football/soccer derby:
    • Check the league’s official site and your country’s main sports broadcaster or streaming service.

If you tell me which derby (Kentucky, demolition, or a specific football match and your country), I can narrow this down to exact channels and apps.