What Time Is the Race Today? NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar TV Schedule

Race TV Guide

What Time Is the Race Today? NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar on TV

Updated Nov 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET. Checked every day.

Start time, channel, streaming and radio for the next NASCAR Cup, O'Reilly and Truck Series races, Formula 1 and IndyCar. Times are the scheduled start in Eastern time. TV coverage usually begins 30 to 60 minutes earlier.

Next race on TV

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula 1 · Las Vegas Strip Street Circuit, Las Vegas

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 11:00 PM ET (10:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM PT)

Apple TV Streaming only, with an Apple TV subscription. F1's US home from 2026.

Next race for every series

Cup

The 2026 season is over. Next up is the 2027 opener.

Wheatley Vodka Clash at Daytona

Daytona International Speedway

Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · start time not announced yet

FOX

Free over the air on your local FOX station. Stream on FOX One or a live TV service such as YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

Radio: MRN (Motor Racing Network), SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Preseason exhibition. The Clash returns to Daytona as a Saturday night race and opens FOX's 2027 coverage.

Full Cup schedule

O'Reilly

The 2026 season is over. Next up is the 2027 opener.

United Rentals 300

Daytona International Speedway

Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · start time not announced yet

The CW

Free over the air on your local CW station. Stream free on The CW app.

Radio: MRN (Motor Racing Network), SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

The CW carries the full O'Reilly Series season.

Full O'Reilly schedule

Truck

The 2026 season is over. Next up is the 2027 opener.

Fresh From Florida 250

Daytona International Speedway

Fri, Feb 19, 2027 · start time not announced yet

FOX Sports

FOX or FS1, channel to be announced. Stream either on FOX One or a live TV service.

Radio: NRN (NASCAR Racing Network), SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

FOX Sports carries the full Truck Series season. Channel (FOX or FS1) not announced yet.

Full Truck schedule

F1

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas Strip Street Circuit, Las Vegas

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 11:00 PM ET (10:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM PT)

Apple TV

Streaming only, with an Apple TV subscription. F1's US home from 2026.

Practice and qualifying times
  • Practice 1 Thu, Nov 19, 7:30 PM ET
  • Practice 2 Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 PM ET
  • Practice 3 Fri, Nov 20, 7:30 PM ET
  • Qualifying Fri, Nov 20, 11:00 PM ET

Full F1 schedule

IndyCar

The 2026 season is over. Next up is the 2027 opener.

Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Streets of St. Petersburg

Sun, Mar 7, 2027 · start time not announced yet

FOX

Free over the air on your local FOX station. Stream on FOX One or a live TV service such as YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

Radio: INDYCAR Radio Network

Season opener. Every 2027 IndyCar race airs on FOX.

Full IndyCar schedule

Coming up

Date Series Race Start (ET) TV
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas Strip Street Circuit, Las Vegas
11:00 PM ET Apple TV
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 F1 Qatar Grand Prix
Lusail International Circuit, Lusail
11:00 AM ET Apple TV
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
8:00 AM ET Apple TV
Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Cup Wheatley Vodka Clash at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway
TBA FOX
Fri, Feb 19, 2027 Truck Fresh From Florida 250
Daytona International Speedway
TBA FOX Sports
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 O'Reilly United Rentals 300
Daytona International Speedway
TBA The CW
Sun, Feb 21, 2027 Cup Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
TBA FOX
Sun, Mar 7, 2027 IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Streets of St. Petersburg
TBA FOX

How to watch each network

Network How to watch or stream (US)
FOX Free over the air on your local FOX station. Stream on FOX One or a live TV service such as YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.
FS1 Cable or satellite. Stream on FOX One or a live TV service such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV or Sling.
FS2 Cable or satellite. Stream on FOX One or a live TV service that carries FS2.
Prime Video Streaming only, included with an Amazon Prime membership. Not on cable.
TNT Sports TNT and truTV on cable. Stream on HBO Max.
NBC Free over the air on your local NBC station. Stream on Peacock.
USA Network Cable or satellite. Stream with a cable login or a live TV service such as YouTube TV.
The CW Free over the air on your local CW station. Stream free on The CW app.
Apple TV Streaming only, with an Apple TV subscription. F1's US home from 2026.

Race day questions

What channel is the NASCAR race on today?

The 2026 season is over. Next up is the 2027 opener. The next NASCAR Cup Series race is the Wheatley Vodka Clash at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway, Sat, Feb 13, 2027, start time not announced yet, on FOX. Free over the air on your local FOX station. Stream on FOX One or a live TV service such as YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

When does the 2027 NASCAR season start?

The 2027 Cup Series season starts at Daytona: the Wheatley Vodka Clash at Daytona is Sat, Feb 13, 2027, start time not announced yet on FOX, and the Daytona 500 is Sun, Feb 21, 2027, start time not announced yet on FOX. NASCAR announces start times closer to the race, and this page updates when it does.

What time does the NASCAR race start today?

The Wheatley Vodka Clash at Daytona is set for Sat, Feb 13, 2027, start time not announced yet. Times on this page are the scheduled green flag, and TV coverage usually starts 30 to 60 minutes earlier.

What channel is the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race on?

The next O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race is the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway, Sat, Feb 20, 2027, start time not announced yet, on The CW. The CW carries the full O'Reilly season, free over the air and on The CW app.

What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series race on?

The next Truck Series race is the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway, Fri, Feb 19, 2027, start time not announced yet, on FOX Sports. FOX Sports carries the Truck Series, mostly on FS1.

What channel is the F1 race on in the US?

Formula 1 streams on Apple TV in the United States from 2026. The next race is the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.

What channel is IndyCar on?

Every IndyCar race airs on FOX. The next one is the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at Streets of St. Petersburg, Sun, Mar 7, 2027, start time not announced yet.

How can I watch NASCAR without cable?

FOX, NBC and The CW races are free over the air with an antenna. Prime Video races need an Amazon Prime membership, TNT Sports races stream on HBO Max, NBC races stream on Peacock, and FOX and FS1 races stream on FOX One. A live TV service such as YouTube TV covers FOX, FS1, NBC, USA and TNT.

Which networks carry NASCAR Cup races?

FOX and FS1 open the season, then Prime Video, TNT Sports, and NBC and USA Network close it out. This page shows the network for each upcoming race.

Where can I listen to the NASCAR race on the radio?

Every NASCAR national series race is on MRN, PRN or NRN depending on the track, on local affiliates and their apps, and on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

What time zone are these race times in?

Times are Eastern, with Central and Pacific next to them. Each race card also shows the start time in your own time zone.

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