The 77th edition of the NASCAR Cup Series begins with the 67th 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?
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The race was originally scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 16, but will now begin at 1:30 p.m. ET due to potential inclement weather.
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.
Daytona 500 Best Moments on FOX | NASCAR on FOX
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?
Wednesday, February 12
- NASCAR Cup Series Opening Practice – 10:05 – 10:55 a.m. ET (FS1)
- Daytona 500 Media Day – 12:30 p.m. ET
- NASCAR Cup Series Single-Car Qualifying (one lap, two rounds) – 8:15 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Press Pass – after qualifying
Thursday, February 13
- Press Pass – 2:30 p.m. ET
- ARCA Series Practice – 4:05 p.m. ET
- Truck Series Practice – 5:05 p.m. ET (FS1)
- NASCAR Cup Series Duel #1 – 7 p.m. ET (FS1)
- NASCAR Cup Series Duel #2 – 8:45 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Press Pass – after races
Friday, February 14
- Press Pass – 11 a.m. ET
- ARCA Series Qualifying – 1:30 p.m. ET
- Truck Series Qualifying – 3 p.m. ET
- Xfinity Series Practice – 4:35 p.m. ET (CW)
- NASCAR Cup Series Practice – 5:35 – 6:25 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Fresh from Florida 250 Truck Series race (100 laps) – 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Press Pass – after race
Saturday, February 15
- Xfinity Series Qualifying – 10 a.m. ET (CW)
- Press Pass – 11:30 p.m. ET
- ARCA Menards Series 200 race (80 laps) – 12 p.m. ET (FOX)
- NASCAR Cup Series final practice – 3:05 – 3:55 p.m. ET (FS2)
- United Rentals 300 Xfinity Series race (120 laps) – 5 p.m. ET (CW)
- Press Pass – after race
Sunday, February 16
- Press Pass – 10 a.m. ET
- NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 (200 laps) – 1:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Press Pass – after race
What is the starting lineup for Sunday’s race?
Chase Briscoe won the pole for the Daytona 500. For more, check out the full starting lineup.
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