"Run for the Roses" will be held today This is the second time in the 146-year history of the Kentucky Derby that the race has been postponed due to a pandemic (the first was in 1945 at the end of World War II)

The centerpiece of Virtual Kentucky Derby 2020, to be held on May 2, will be the Triple Crown Showdown, in which 13 Triple Crown horses will face off in a computer simulation under the historic twin spires of Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby has been postponed to Saturday, September 5 However, to fill the gap this weekend, NBC Sports and Churchill Downs will host a Kentucky Derby at Home party That includes "The First Saturday In May: American Pharoah's Run to the Triple Crown"

This is followed by a Triple Crown horse showdown simulation, a virtual race created by Inspired Entertainment that uses data algorithms, including historical handicapping information for each horse, to determine each horse's potential finishing position probabilities

Fans can "bet" on the winner by visiting KentuckyDerbycom, with their wagers going toward COVID-19's relief efforts Churchill Downs has pledged to match up to $1 million in donations for the Team Kentucky Fund and Direct Relief The fund is for backside workers whose livelihoods have been affected by COVID-19 and to ensure essential care for the horses throughout the pandemic

Keep reading for everything you need to know to watch the Virtual Kentucky Derby online

Just because you're overseas doesn't mean you have to miss the Virtual Kentucky Derby With a virtual private network (VPN), you can watch the Kentucky Derby from a remote location

Our pick for the best VPN is ExpressVPN because it meets all of your 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 Virtual Kentucky Derby 2020 will air on NBC on Saturday, May 2, from 3-6 pm ET The broadcast will also be streamed on NBCSportscom and the NBC Sports app

At 3 pm is "The First Saturday in May": the American Pharaoh's Derby, about a racehorse's journey to the Triple Crown And at 5:45 pm, root for your favorite of the 13 Triple Crown winners in the Triple Crown Horse Showdown

If you don't have access to NBC and still want to watch the virtual Kentucky Derby live on TV, you can choose the best cable alternative We like Sling (which offers NBC in some markets) and Hulu With Live TV for its affordability and customization, since it also comes with the usual Hulu's vast library of movies and shows, including exclusive originals

Sorry Brits who missed Ascot and other horse racing events The virtual Kentucky Derby will not be broadcast on any UK channel However, Americans abroad can watch it from anywhere on the planet via ExpressVPN

Similarly, Canadians have no way to watch NBC Americans temporarily in the Great White North who want to watch the Virtual Kentucky Derby 2020 also need ExpressVPN

Horse racing may be on hiatus at the moment, but you can still watch movies of the most famous Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown horses Check out Secretariat on Disney Plus