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How to watch 2024 Daytona 500: Date, time, TV channel, schedule, streaming

Updated Feb. 18, 2024 12:52 p.m. ET

The 76th edition of the NASCAR Cup Series begins 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 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 19. It was previously scheduled for Sunday but postponed due to rain.

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

Monday, February 19

United Rentals 300 Xfinity Series race (120 laps): 11:00 a.m. ET – FS1 (previously scheduled for Saturday)
NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 (200 laps): 4:00 p.m. ET – FOX (previously scheduled for Sunday)

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