Daytona 500 2025: How to Watch the Opening Race of the NASCAR Cup Series With Sling TV

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Drivers, start your engines — this year’s Daytona 500 is serving as the opening race of the NASCAR Cup Series to see who will win this year’s coveted NASCAR Cup Trophy. To watch the 67th Daytona 500 online, the best streaming service for all of the action is Sling TV.

The NASCAR Cup Series 2025: Daytona 500 takes place at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Sunday, Feb. 16.

When Does Daytona 500 Start?

The Daytona 500 broadcasts live, with a start time of at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT. It broadcasts on Fox, which is available on Sling TV.

Where to Watch Daytona 500 Online

The Daytona 500 airs on Fox, and it’s also livestreaming on Sling Blue. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the NASCAR race online with Sling.

How to Watch Daytona 500 with Sling TV

A subscription to Sling Blue — which comes with Fox — gets you access to live TV from local and cable channels, starting at $25.50 for the first month of service and $50.99 per month afterwards.

You can watch local networks like ABC and NBC, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, MSNBC and many others.

In addition, you can get a free month of AMC+ upon sign up. AMC+ is the home to original programming, like Gangs of London, Interview with the Vampire, Deadstream and more.

Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

Who Is Performing During Daytona 500?

Ahead of the race, Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull is set to perform. Born Armando Christian Pérez, he’s also the co-owner of NASCAR’s Trackhouse Racing Team.

Starting at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, the Daytona 500 airs on Fox, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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