You can watch the 2026 Daytona 500 live on FOX in the U.S., or stream it through services that carry FOX such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (select markets), and others.

Quick Scoop: How to watch

  • Race date & time (2026): Sunday, Feb. 15, start time approximately 1:30 p.m. ET (weather-adjusted, but currently set for early afternoon).
  • Channel on traditional TV : FOX will carry the main Daytona 500 Cup Series race nationwide in the U.S. on broadcast TV.
  • Official streaming options :
    • FOX Sports website and FOX Sports app if you can sign in with an eligible TV provider.
* Live TV streaming services that include FOX in your area: Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (where FOX is available), DirecTV Stream, etc.
  • Radio / audio only : MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry live audio coverage if you prefer to listen or are on the move.

Step‑by‑step: no‑cable options

If you don’t have cable or satellite:

  1. Check which services carry FOX in your ZIP code
    • Go to the signup page for Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV Stream and run their local‑channel checker to confirm FOX is included for your location.
  1. Start a free trial (if available)
    • Services like Fubo often promote free trials right around big events like the Daytona 500, letting you watch FOX live without a long‑term commitment.
  1. Install the app on your device
    • Supported devices usually include smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, game consoles, phones, and tablets; just grab the corresponding app (Fubo, Hulu, YouTube TV, etc.) and sign in.
  1. Tune to FOX at race time
    • On race day, open the app, go to the live TV guide, and choose FOX around 1:30 p.m. ET to catch pre‑race coverage and the green flag.

Watching on FOX directly

If you already get FOX through cable, satellite, or an antenna:

  • Cable / satellite :
    • Just tune to your local FOX channel shortly before the 1:30 p.m. ET start time.
  • Antenna (over‑the‑air) :
    • If you’re in range of a FOX affiliate, a basic HD antenna can pull in the broadcast for free; scan for channels on your TV and look for your local FOX station. (This is how local FOX is typically delivered in most markets.)
  • FOX Sports app / website with pay‑TV login :
    • Many providers let you sign into the FOX Sports app or FOXSports.com using your subscription and stream the race live on phones, tablets, or streaming boxes.

Outside the U.S. or traveling

If you’re outside the U.S., coverage and channels vary by country:

  • Local sports networks or regional broadcasters often hold NASCAR rights in different regions; check your local sports channels’ schedules for “Daytona 500” listings.
  • Some fans use a VPN to access U.S. streaming services when traveling, paired with a valid U.S. subscription, to get FOX’s Daytona 500 coverage.

Watching later (replays)

If you can’t watch live:

  • FOX Sports and some live TV streaming services keep on‑demand replays of big events, including NASCAR races, shortly after they end (availability depends on the service and region).
  • Full‑race replays or extended highlights often appear on YouTube a day or two later, though timing and availability can vary by year and rights agreements.

TL;DR:
Tune into FOX on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, around 1:30 p.m. ET to watch the Daytona 500, either via regular TV, the FOX Sports app with a TV login, or a live TV streaming service like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or similar that carries FOX in your area.

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