When is 2026 Daytona 500: Full Schedule, Races times, How to Watch

When is the Daytona 500: date, time, schedule: How to watch races, times, channels, and events leading up to 2026 Daytona 500.

The 2026 Daytona 500 will open the NASCAR Cup Series season, continuing its role as the sport’s biggest and most-watched race. The event is part of “Speedweeks,” a stretch of days filled with practice sessions, qualifying runs, the Duel races that set the starting grid, and other fan events at Daytona International Speedway.

When is the Daytona 500?

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026

Start Time: 2:30 p.m. ET

What channel is Daytona 500 on?

The Daytona 500 will be broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports app with Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick in the broadcast booth.

How to watch and stream 2025 Daytona 500

TV Channel: FOX

Streaming Options: FuboTV, FOX Sports app, and NASCAR Live

Venue & Location Daytona 500 ?

Track: Daytona International Speedway

Location: Daytona Beach, Florida

The “World Center of Racing,” this 2.5-mile tri-oval is famous for its high banks, breathtaking speeds, and photo-finish history.

Where to Buy Tickets For Daytona 500 ?

Tickets for the 2026 Daytona 500 are available through:
NASCAR.com, Daytona International Speedway’s official site, Vivid Seats, and StubHub.

Complete 2025 Daytona Speedweek TV Schedule, Times, Channels Info

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Opening Day & Practice

Event: Daytona 500 Opening Day

Details: Fan Fest, driver appearances, team introductions

On-Track: NASCAR Cup Series Opening Practice Session

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Qualifying Night

Event: Daytona 500 Qualifying (Single-Car Runs)

Purpose: Sets front row for the Daytona 500; all others determine Duel starting order.

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV: FS1

Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Duel at Daytona

Event 1: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Event 2: Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 – 8:45 p.m. ET

Purpose: Determines the starting lineup for positions 3–40.

TV: FS1

Friday, February 13, 2026 – Truck & ARCA Action

Event: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – NextEra Energy 250

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Support Race: ARCA Menards Series Daytona 200 (3:30 p.m. ET)

TV: FS1

Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Xfinity Series Day

Event: NASCAR Xfinity Series – Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300

Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

Final Cup Practice: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

TV: FS1

Sunday, February 15, 2026 – The 66th Annual Daytona 500

Event: NASCAR Cup Series – Daytona 500

Start Time: 2:30 p.m. ET (Green Flag around 3:05 p.m.)

TV: FOX

Race Distance: 200 laps | 500 miles

Who won the 2025 Daytona 500?

William Byron won the 2025 Daytona 500.

Who was the 2024 NASCAR champion?

Joey Logano won the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship, his third with the other two coming in 2018 and 2022. Logano held off Team Penske teammate, Ryan Blaney, in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway to claim the title.

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