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where to watch daytona 24

You can watch the 2026 Daytona 24 (Rolex 24 at Daytona) on a mix of official TV and streaming platforms, plus some good enthusiast options online.

Main ways to watch (quick list)

  • Peacock (full flag‑to‑flag stream in the U.S.).
  • NBC TV windows at the start and finish of the race (U.S.).
  • IMSA.tv official stream, often available internationally and sometimes with fewer interruptions.
  • YouTube streams of official sessions and onboard cameras (IMSA / manufacturers / partners).

Official broadcast & streaming

Peacock (U.S.)

  • Peacock is carrying full, flag‑to‑flag coverage of the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona.
  • This means you can keep the stream running for the entire 24 hours without switching channels.

NBC TV coverage (U.S.)

  • NBC has start and finish coverage on linear TV.
  • Start: around 1:30–2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24.
  • Finish: around noon–2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 25.

If you want the big “green flag” moment and podium with traditional commentary, this is the classic way to watch.

IMSA.tv & YouTube options

IMSA.tv

  • IMSA’s own platform, IMSA.tv , typically streams the race and support sessions, especially for international viewers.
  • Fans note that it can offer a more continuous view than network TV, with fewer breaks from the on‑track action.

YouTube streams

  • The official schedule for 2026 lists YouTube alongside Peacock and IMSA TV for qualifying and race coverage.
  • Expect:
    • Qualifying live stream.
* Race‑related feeds like onboard cameras and possibly a global stream depending on region.

Some fans recommend using a VPN to access YouTube or IMSA.tv because those streams can run with minimal or no commercial breaks , keeping you closer to the nonstop racing.

Sessions and timing (so you don’t miss it)

From a 2026 event guide:

  • Race date: January 24–25, 2026 (ET).
  • Green flag: 1:40 p.m. ET, Saturday Jan 24.
  • Full‑race TV/stream slot: listed as a Race LIVE TV Stream from 13:40 to 13:40 (+1 day) on platforms like Peacock, YouTube, IMSA TV, and NBC‑related coverage.

Practice and qualifying in the days before the race are also shown on Peacock, YouTube, and IMSA.tv according to the 2026 timetable.

Fan tips from forums

On the IMSA fan forums and Reddit, viewers often suggest:

  • Best “pure racing” option : IMSA.tv or YouTube (if available in your region), sometimes via VPN, because they usually show continuous racing with very few interruptions.
  • Best “big broadcast” feel : Peacock plus the NBC start/finish coverage if you’re in the U.S. and want the full TV production, features, and studio segments.

One popular view: “If you can use a VPN, the best way to watch the race is through YouTube or IMSA.tv, where the entire event airs without commercial interruptions.”

Mini table: where to watch Daytona 24 (2026)

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Platform What you get Notable details
Peacock Full flag‑to‑flag Rolex 24 stream in the U.S.Paid streaming; integrates with NBC coverage.
NBC (TV) Start & finish TV windows.Great for the green flag and checkered flag moments.
IMSA.tv Official online stream of race & sessions.Often fewer breaks; good for international viewers.
YouTube Qualifying, race streams, onboard cameras.Sometimes region‑restricted; VPN can help.
**TL;DR:** For the 2026 Daytona 24, use **Peacock** (plus NBC’s start/finish windows) if you’re in the U.S., and check **IMSA.tv** and **YouTube** for continuous, often less‑interrupted coverage and onboard streams.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.