Daytona 500 pole qualifying is on FS1 (Fox Sports 1) in 2026, in prime time on Wednesday evening of Speedweeks (around 8 p.m. ET).

What Channel Is Daytona Qualifying On?

For the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500:

  • TV channel: FS1 (Fox Sports 1) for Daytona 500 qualifying.
  • Day/time: Wednesday night of Daytona Speedweeks, with pole qualifying scheduled for the evening (listed as 7:15 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET).
  • Format: Single-car runs, with the fastest two locking in the front row, and everyone else feeding into the Duel races.

If you’re using streaming instead of cable/satellite:

  • You can watch FS1 through live-TV streaming services that carry it, such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and similar platforms.

Mini FAQ

Is it ever on another channel?
For the main Daytona 500 qualifying night that sets the front row, coverage is consistently on FS1 in recent and upcoming seasons.

What about the Duels and other Daytona sessions?

  • Bluegreen Vacations Duel races: also shown on FS1 in the same Speedweeks window.
  • ARCA and secondary series events: can appear on FOX, FS1, The CW or its app depending on the specific race (for example, United Rentals 300 on The CW, ARCA race on FOX).

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