You can stream NASCAR on TNT through live TV streaming services that carry TNT, and this season TNT also simulcasts the races on HBO Max. TNT’s 2026 NASCAR coverage starts with live coverage of five Cup Series races, beginning June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, with coverage beginning at 2:30 PM ET and the race at 3:30 PM ET.

Best ways to watch

  • HBO Max, because TNT’s races are simulcast there.
  • Live TV streaming services that include TNT, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling Blue.
  • Traditional cable or satellite packages that carry TNT.

What you need

  • A subscription that includes TNT or HBO Max for the simulcast.
  • A supported device such as a smart TV, phone, tablet, streaming stick, or computer.
  • Your race’s exact channel and time, since NASCAR coverage shifts by network across the season.

TNT race window

TNT is carrying a summer stretch of five NASCAR Cup races, and the schedule shown by TNT includes Sonoma on June 28 at 3:30 PM ET. During this run, practice and qualifying are also being simulcast on Max and truTV, and truTV has an altcast focused on the in-season bracket challenge.

Simple setup

  1. Pick a service that includes TNT or HBO Max.
  1. Sign in on your TV or mobile device.
  2. Search for the NASCAR race in the live guide or the Max sports section.
  3. Start streaming a few minutes early in case of app sign-in or connection issues.

Schedule note

If you are trying to watch a specific TNT race, check the date first because TNT’s NASCAR block is limited to that summer portion of the Cup Series schedule.