NASCAR lovers, rejoice — the 2026 season kicks off Sunday with the iconic Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona 500 is a race steeped in history, having featured many of the best drivers in the sport. From Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough to Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr., NASCAR truly thrives in Daytona.
This year’s race has the opportunity to make more history, as William Byron will be driving for an unprecedented three-peat. Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney are amongst the other names to look out for on the track.
Be sure to tune in for this legendary race.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Daytona 500, including TV channel and streaming options for the iconic event.
What channel is the Daytona 500 on today? TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
Fans can tune into the Daytona 500 live on Fox, where Mike Joy will have the call with analysis from Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick, or live stream the race on Fubo.
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What time does the Daytona 500 start?
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
The Daytona 500 will air on February 15, with the race officially listed as beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET — an hour earlier than originally scheduled due to rain in the forecast.
The green flag is expected to drop around 2:10 p.m. ET.
Daytona 500 radio coverage
Fans can listen to the Daytona 500 live on SiriusXM on channel 90, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, which will carry every race all season.
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Daytona 500 starting lineup 2026
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2. | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 4. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 6. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 7. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 10. | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 11. | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 12. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 13. | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 14. | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 15. | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 16. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Hyak Motorsports |
| 17. | Casey Mears | 66 | Garage 66 |
| 18. | Tod Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 19. | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing |
| 20. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 21. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 22. | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 23. | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 24. | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 25. | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 26. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 27. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 28. | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 29. | Corey Heim | 67 | 23XI Racing |
| 30. | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 31. | Jimmie Johnson | 84 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 32. | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 33. | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 34. | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 35. | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 36. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 37. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 38. | B. J. McLeod | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 39. | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 40. | Justin Allgaier | 40 | JR Motorsports |
| 41. | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 4 | Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray | Bowman Gray Stadium | 6 p.m. | Ryan Preece |
| Feb. 12 | Duel 1 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 7 p.m. | Joey Logano |
| Feb. 12 | Duel 2 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 8:45 p.m. | Chase Elliott |
| Feb. 15 | Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway | 1:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Feb. 22 | Autotrader 400 | EchoPark Speedway | 3 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| March 1 | DuraMax Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| March 8 | Straight Talk Wireless 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| March 15 | Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 4 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| March 22 | Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| March 29 | Cook Out 400 | Martinsville Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| April 12 | Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| April 19 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 2 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| April 26 | Jack Link’s 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| May 3 | Wurth 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 10 | Go Bowling at the Glen | Watkins Glen International | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 17 | All-Star Race | Dover Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 24 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 31 | Cracker Barrel 400 | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 7 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 3 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 14 | Cup Series race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 3 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 21 | Anduril 250 | Naval Base Coronado | 4 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 28 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| July 5 | Cup Series race at Chicagoland | Chicagoland Speedway | 6 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| July 12 | Quaker State 400 | EchoPark Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| July 19 | Window World 400 | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| July 26 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 9 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 15 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Cup Series race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 29 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 6 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 5 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sept. 13 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sept. 19 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sept. 27 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 4 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 11 | Bank of America 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 18 | Freeway Insurance 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 25 | Yellawood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 1 | Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 8 | Cup Series Championship Race | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
