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The NASCAR Cup Series is back, and opening the season with the "Great American Race" this weekend, the Daytona 500.
This race is one of the most iconic and highly anticipated of the season, and Sunday's event will mark the 68th edition at Daytona. The multi-day lead up to the main event, also known as Speedweeks, has been underway since Wednesday.
You never know what might happen at a race like this, but there are several strong drivers vying for the title. William Byron enters as a two-time defending champion and will be chasing an unprecedented three-peat, but Kyle Larson will be looking to uphold his NASCAR season championship. Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney are also heavy favorites.
Who will take the checkered flag this year?
Here's how to watch the 2026 Daytona 500 for free, including streaming options and schedule for the iconic NASCAR race.
Daytona 500 free live stream
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
Fans can tune in to Mike Joy's call of the Daytona 500 on Fox or live stream the race on Fubo.
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What time does the Daytona 500 start?
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
The Daytona 500 will air on February 15, with the race scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. It will take place at Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona 500 radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 90
Fans can listen to the Daytona 500 live on SiriusXM on channel 90 on Sunday, Feb. 15.
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Daytona 500 starting lineup 2026
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1. | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2. | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3. | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 4. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 6. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 7. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 8. | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 10. | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 11. | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 12. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 13. | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 14. | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 15. | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 16. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Hyak Motorsports |
| 17. | Casey Mears | 66 | Garage 66 |
| 18. | Tod Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 19. | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing |
| 20. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 21. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 22. | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 23. | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 24. | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 25. | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 26. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 27. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 28. | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 29. | Corey Heim | 67 | 23XI Racing |
| 30. | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 31. | Jimmie Johnson | 84 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 32. | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 33. | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 34. | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 35. | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 36. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 37. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 38. | B. J. McLeod | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 39. | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 40. | Justin Allgaier | 40 | JR Motorsports |
| 41. | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
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