What channel is the Daytona 500 on today? Start time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 NASCAR race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
NASCAR lovers, rejoice — the 2026 season kicks off Sunday with the iconic Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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The Daytona 500 is a race steeped in history, having featured many of the best drivers in the sport. From Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough to Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr., NASCAR truly thrives in Daytona.
This year’s race has the opportunity to make more history, as William Byron will be driving for an unprecedented three-peat. Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney are amongst the other names to look out for on the track.
Be sure to tune in for this legendary race.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Daytona 500, including TV channel and streaming options for the iconic event.
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What channel is the Daytona 500 on today? TV channel, live stream
Fans can tune into the 2026 Daytona 500 live on TSN5, or stream the race via TSN+.
What time does the Daytona 500 start?
The Daytona 500 will air on February 15, with the race officially listed as beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET — an hour earlier than originally scheduled due to rain in the forecast.
The green flag is expected to drop around 2:10 p.m. ET.
Daytona 500 radio coverage
Fans can listen to the Daytona 500 live on SiriusXM on channel 90, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, which will carry every race all season.
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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 |
