The 76th edition of the NASCAR Cup Series kicks off this Saturday with the 66th Daytona 500.
It’s NASCAR’s most illustrious event, and it kicks off perhaps the Cup Series’ most important season. Here’s what you need to know about the race, how to watch it and information on NASCAR’s other events that will be taking place all week.
When is the Daytona 500?
The race begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 18.
Where is the race?
The 500 takes place at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway.
Where can I watch the Daytona 500? What channel will it be on?
The race will be broadcast live on FOX and the FOX Sports App.
How can I watch the race without cable?
For those without a cable subscription, there are several live-streaming services that carry FOX, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu+ and fuboTV.
What is the Daytona 500 Schedule?
The upcoming schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, February 14
- NASCAR Cup Series single-car qualifying (one lap, two rounds): 8:15 p.m. ET – FS1
Thursday, February 15
- Bluegreen Vacations Duel #1 (60 laps): 7 p.m. ET – FS1
- Bluegreen Vacations Duel #2 (60 laps): 8:45 p.m. ET – FS1
Friday, February 16
- NASCAR Cup Series practice: 5:35 – 6:35 p.m. ET – FS1
- Fresh from Florida 250 Truck Series race (100 laps): 7:30 p.m. ET – FS1
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Saturday, February 17
- NASCAR Cup Series final practice: 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. ET – FS1
- Daytona ARCA 200 race (80 laps): 1:30 p.m. ET – FS1
- United Rentals 300 Xfinity Series race (120 laps): 5 p.m. ET – FS1
Sunday, February 18
- NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 (200 laps): 2:30 p.m. ET – FOX
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