How to Watch the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500

Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3), driver Chase Elliott (9) and driver Ryan Blaney (12) race three wide during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

After an entire offseason of preparation, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off on February 16 with "The Great American Race," the Daytona 500.

The NASCAR season starts each year with its biggest race, and the energy is palpable entering the 67th running of the event. Past champions such as Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex, Jr., four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, and JR Motorsports' first Cup Series entry with Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier join the field for this year's Daytona 500.

Watching the 2025 Daytona 500

Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (2) leads driver Kyle Larson (5) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. | John David Mercer-Imagn Images

The Daytona 500 airs on Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX, as well as the FOX Sports App.

In the days leading up to the Daytona 500, fans can also watch practice, qualifying and the Duels at Daytona to set the starting lineup for the race. Qualifying is on Wednesday, February 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET on FS1. The Duels at Daytona begin at 7 p.m. ET on FS1 on Thursday, February 13.

Watching "Speedweeks" at Daytona International Speedway

Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Xfinity Series driver Riley Herbst (98) leads driver Cole Custer (00), driver Austin Hill (21), and driver Jeb Burton (27) during the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway. | John David Mercer-Imagn Images

There will be several days of racing leading up to the Daytona 500. Along with the aforementioned qualifying and duels to set the Daytona 500 lineup, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series will all be in action.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 airs on Saturday, February 15 at 5 p.m. on The CW Network.

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The Fresh From Florida 250 kicks off the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season on Friday, February 14. Fans can watch that race on FS1, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The ARCA Menards Series opens its season with on Saturday, February 15 prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Coverage of the ARCA event begins at Noon ET on FOX.

Below is the broadcast schedule for Daytona 500 weekend.

Wednesday, February 12

Time	Session	TV
10:05 a.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Practice 1	FS1
8:15 p.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying	FS1

Thursday, February 13

Time	Session	TV
5:05 p.m. ET	NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice	FS1
7 p.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Duel 1 at Daytona	FS1
8:45 p.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Duel 2 at Daytona	FS1

Friday, February 14

Time	Session	TV
3 p.m. ET	NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying	FS1
4:35 p.m. ET	NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice	The CW Network
5:35 p.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Practice 2	FS1
7:30 p.m. ET	NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250	FS1

Saturday, February 15

Time	Session	TV
10 a.m. ET	NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying	The CW Network
Noon ET	ARCA Menards Series Ride the 'Dente 200	FOX
3:05 p.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Practice 3	FS2
5 p.m. ET	NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300	The CW Network

Sunday, February 16

Time	Session	TV
1:30 p.m. ET	NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500	FOX

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