How to Watch the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500: Know TV Channels, Schedule & More

The 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 is more than just a race. It’s the crown jewel of the Cup Series and the official start of an exciting 36-race season. Fans can look forward to a week of high-speed action at Daytona International Speedway, including practice sessions, qualifying rounds and exciting lead-up events ahead of Sunday’s big race.

The highly anticipated 200-lap Daytona 500 race will take place this Sunday at 2:30 PM ET and will be broadcast live on Fox. Whether you’re watching on TV or streaming the event online, we’ve got all the details on how to catch every moment of the action. See below for the complete schedule and viewing options.

How to watch the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500: TV & Streaming Guide

• Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM ET
• Location: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Florida
• TV Broadcast: Fox
• Streaming Options: Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV

Where to watch the Daytona 500 on TV

The 2025 Daytona 500 will be broadcast live on Fox, providing fans with all the high-speed action from Daytona International Speedway.

How to stream the Daytona 500 online

For cord-cutters, The Daytona 500 can be streamed live on multiple platforms, including Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Additionally, Daytona Speedweek coverage, including practice sessions, qualifying rounds and supporting races, will be available on FS1, FS2 and The CW, which will broadcast the entire Xfinity Series season. These channels can also be accessed through most live TV streaming services.

Schedule for Daytona Speedweeks: Complete Event List

In addition to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, fans can take in a full week of racing action at Daytona International Speedway before the main event. The Daytona Speedweeks calendar, which runs from Wednesday, February 12 to Sunday, February 16, includes everything from practice sessions and qualifying rounds to exciting support events.

Wednesday, February 12

• NASCAR Cup Series opening practice: 10:05 – 10:55 a.m. (FS1)
• NASCAR Cup Series single-car qualifying (one lap, two rounds): 8:15 p.m. (FS1)

Thursday, February 13

• NASCAR Cup Series Duel #1 (60 laps): 7 p.m. (FS1)
• NASCAR Cup Series Duel #2 (60 laps): 8:45 p.m. (FS1)

Friday, February 14

• NASCAR Xfinity series practice: 4:35 p.m. (The CW)
• NASCAR Cup Series practice: 5:35 p.m. (FS1)
• Fresh from Florida 250 Truck Series race (100 laps): 7:30 p.m. (FS1)

Saturday, February 15

• NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying: 10 a.m. (The CW)
• ARCA Menards Series 200 race (80 laps): 12 p.m. (Fox)
• NASCAR Cup Series final practice: 3:05p.m. (FS2)
• United Rentals 300 Xfinity Series race (120 laps): 5 p.m. (The CW)

Sunday, February 16

• NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 (200 laps): 2:30 p.m. (FOX)