How To Watch NASCAR in 2024 (2024)

This year marks the 76th season of NASCAR. It’s not as flashy as last year’s 75th anniversary, but you can still celebrate by watching all three national series on TV.

The NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series air across FOX Sports and NBC Sports networks. Hulu + Live TV is our favorite service for tuning in, but we outline more ways to watch the three series below—emphasizing the elite-level Cup Series.

Keep scrolling for a closer look at the NASCAR channels and the Cup Series schedule. We also highlight how you can catch races on TV for free.

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NASCAR races air on four channels: FOX, FS1, NBC, and USA Network.

In case of weather delays, you’ll also want FS2 and CNBC in your channel lineup. Both networks occasionally televise practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and grassroots races.

• Editor’s choice: Hulu + Live TV ($76.99–$89.99/mo.)
• Best value: Sling TV ($40.00–$55.00/mo.)
• Live NBC races: Peaco*ck ($7.99–$13.99/mo. or $79.99–$139.99/yr.)

• Every NASCAR channel
• Unlimited cloud DVR
• ESPN+ and Disney+ included

• Small sports channel lineup
• Only two simultaneous streams allowed

Hulu + Live TV is the best service for watching NASCAR for several reasons. Not only does it have every NASCAR channel—including the ones in case of weather delays—it also has unlimited DVR storage and ESPN+ at no extra cost.

If you’re new to streaming, the Hulu app interface is easy to navigate. You can add each NASCAR national series to your sports watchlist for quick access. Plus, the app features series schedules to help you follow race start times—including qualifying and practice events.

Sure, YouTube TV ($72.99/mo.) is slightly cheaper and comes with the same NASCAR channels. But it doesn’t include ESPN+, a massive advantage to Hulu + Live TV subscribers. That’s one of the main reasons we recommend Hulu + Live TV for watching Formula One—should your love of motorsports extend beyond stock car racing.

• Low-cost plans with FS1 and USA Network
• Customizable packages
• Valuable sign-up deals

• Poor local channel coverage
• Weak DVR storage options

As we explain in our free NASCAR viewing options section, you can watch most Cup Series races using a digital antenna if you live near FOX and NBC TV stations. But you still miss key races that air on FS1 and USA Network. Fortunately, Sling TV offers a way to get those channels for almost half the price of Hulu + Live TV.

At $40 a month, Sling TV’s Sling Blue plan includes FS1, USA Network, and several other popular networks. You also have the option to add more channels to your plan for as low as $6 a month, though you might as well go with Hulu + Live TV if you want more than one add-on.

The biggest flaw with Sling TV is that it only offers local channels in select markets. That’s why we recommend pairing the service with an antenna, which you can get for free through Sling TV by prepaying for three months of service. We highlight that offer and more on our Sling TV Deals page.

• Every NASCAR on NBC race
• Exclusive pre- and post-race coverage for NBC races
• Inexpensive pricing

• No on-demand races from previous seasons
• Limited original content

Another option to watch NASCAR on NBC races without getting an antenna is to sign up for Peaco*ck. Starting at $5.99 a month, Peaco*ck is one of the cheapest streaming services and offers exclusive NASCAR coverage during the second half of the season.

All 10 NASCAR races that air on NBC also stream on Peaco*ck—including the final six races of the NASCAR Playoffs. The streaming service also carries pre- and post-race shows, so you don’t have to go anywhere else to get the complete race day experience.

In general, Peaco*ck is a fantastic service for motorsports. Apart from the NASCAR Cup Series, you’ll get most IndyCar Series races, many IMSA events, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. You can also fuel up on Peaco*ck’s immense library of movies and TV shows when races aren’t happening.

You can watch 20 NASCAR Cup Series races for free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. You’ll need an antenna with a solid range for picking up your local FOX and NBC stations. But you can verify each channel’s distance by entering your zip code on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Reception Map Tool.

The Mohu Leaf 50 is an excellent antenna for reliable reception in suburban areas. It has a 60-mile range and multi-directional design for easy in-home placement.

Paying $20–$60 for an antenna might not seem ideal, but you can browse more antenna recommendations on our Best OTA Antennas page.

Our sports experts spent over ten hours researching and testing the best ways to watch NASCAR this season. We examined NASCAR coverage across the most popular cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services and assessed mobile viewing options. Ultimately, we based our provider recommendations on channel availability, pricing, and additional sports and entertainment coverage.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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