Are you ready to run for the roses?We are just minutes away from live streaming coverage of the 2020 Kentucky Derby.In May, the Kentucky Derby was postponed for only the second time in its 146-year history (the first time was in 1945, the final year of World War II).

The 146th Kentucky Derby is now being held at Churchill Downs on the first weekend in September. Riders are following strict social distance protocols and health and safety regulations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Kentucky Derby is traditionally the first race in the Triple Crown of horse racing. However, because the race was postponed, it is now the second race after the Belmont Stakes, usually the last race, was run in June. The Preakness Stakes concludes the Triple Crown on October 3.

The Belmont Stakes course has been shortened to accommodate calendar changes, but the Kentucky Derby will be run at its normal 1.25 miles.

Belmont Stakes winner Tiz Zarou is the favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Other horses scheduled to run include Santa Anita Derby winner Honor A.P., Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Storm the Court, and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's entry Authentic. All are vying for $3 million in prize money.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the 2020 Kentucky Derby live stream online.

Just because you're out of the country doesn't mean you have to miss the 2020 Kentucky Derby live stream; you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to watch the 2020 Kentucky Derby.

Our pick for the best VPN is ExpressVPN. This VPN meets all VPN needs, is easy to use, offers fast internet speeds, and is easy to set up for streaming. It also works with virtually any device, including iOS and Android, as well as streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick and Apple TV. In addition, it is also compatible with gaming consoles such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Get ready for the starting gate to open: the live stream of the 2020 Kentucky Derby begins today, Saturday, September 5, at 2:30 pm ET, with post time set for 7:01 pm ET. The race will be streamed on NBC, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app.

If you do not have access to NBC and still want to watch the 2020 Kentucky Derby live stream on TV, you can choose one of the best cable TV alternatives. We recommend Sling (which offers NBC in some markets) for affordability and customization and Fubo TV for its breadth of niche sports channels.

British horse racing fans can watch the Kentucky Derby live on Sky Sports at 7:30 PM BST (post time is after midnight).

Canadians can watch a live stream of the 2020 Kentucky Derby on TSN at the same time as American horse racing fans.

Below are the 2020 Kentucky Derby runners and their post positions: