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Known as “The Great American Race,” the Daytona 500 is one of the most celebrated sporting events in the U.S. Who will stand tall when the best in racing compete at Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 edition?
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The Daytona 500 is one of the most anticipated events of the NASCAR season. It’s the first points-paying event of the Cup Series season. This will be the 68th year of the event.
Some of the most iconic figures in racing history have won the race. The list includes Richard Petty, Cale Yarborough, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt (Sr. and Jr.), Jimmie Johnson, and more.
William Byron attempts to win his third straight Daytona 500, the first to do so in the race’s history.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the 2026 Daytona 500.
What time does the 2026 Daytona 500 start?
The Daytona 500 will air on February 15, with the race scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET. It will take place at Daytona International Speedway.
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Daytona 500 TV channel, live stream
Fans can tune into the Daytona 500 live on Fox or live stream the race on Fubo.
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Daytona 500 radio coverage
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 |
