Your Ultimate Guide to the NASCAR TV Schedule: How to Watch Every Race Live
SEO Title: NASCAR TV Schedule 2025: Channels, Live Stream & How to Watch Every Race
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For millions of passionate fans, NASCAR is more than just a sport; it's a way of life. Keeping track of every thrilling turn, daring overtake, and checkered flag requires knowing exactly when and where to tune in. The official NASCAR TV schedule is your go-to resource for ensuring you never miss a moment of the action across the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to navigate the 2025 NASCAR TV schedule and catch all the high-octane excitement.
Where to Watch NASCAR Races: Key Broadcasters
NASCAR races are primarily broadcast across a network of major television channels, ensuring widespread availability for fans:
FOX and FS1/FS2: These channels carry a significant portion of the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series races, particularly during the first half of the season.
NBC and USA Network: These channels take over coverage for the latter half of the NASCAR season, including playoff races, for both the Cup and Xfinity Series.
TNT Sports & truTV: For the 2025 season, TNT Sports (and potentially truTV for practice/qualifying) will be key broadcasters for certain Cup Series events, marking a return for the Warner Bros. Discovery Sports family to NASCAR.
The CW: The CW will be a new home for the NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2025, offering a free-to-air option for many fans.
Live Streaming Options: Don't Miss a Lap Online
For those who prefer to stream or watch on the go, several platforms offer live coverage of NASCAR events:
FOX Sports App & FOXSports.com: Stream races airing on FOX, FS1, and FS2 (requires cable/satellite TV login).
NBC Sports App & Peacock: Stream races airing on NBC and USA Network. Peacock Premium is a dedicated streaming service for NBC Sports content, including live NASCAR races.
The CW App: For the Xfinity Series races airing on The CW, fans can stream live via The CW App.
Prime Video: Amazon's Prime Video will stream certain NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025.
Max: Subscribers to Max (formerly HBO Max) can access in-car camera feeds and potentially other exclusive NASCAR content.
FloRacing: This dedicated motorsports streaming service often carries a wide range of NASCAR-affiliated series, particularly for regional and grassroots racing, and sometimes select national series events.
Other Live TV Streaming Services: Services like Sling TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream typically include the channels (FOX, NBC, USA, TNT Sports, The CW) that broadcast NASCAR races, requiring a subscription.
Upcoming Race Highlights (Example from the 2025 Schedule)
To give you a glimpse of what to expect, here are examples of key upcoming races from the 2025 schedule:
NASCAR Cup Series: Toyota/Save Mart 350
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Location: Sonoma Raceway (road course)
Broadcast: TNT Sports (Race), truTV (Practice & Qualifying)
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location: Sonoma Raceway (road course)
Broadcast: The CW (Race), The CW App (Practice & Qualifying)
Beyond Live Races: Additional NASCAR Content
The NASCAR TV schedule isn't just about live races. You can also find:
Re-aired Races: Catch up on past events with re-broadcasts on various channels.
NASCAR Fast Channel (Tubi): A 24/7 dedicated channel on Tubi offering a continuous stream of NASCAR content, including classic races, documentaries, and more.
Support Series & Ancillary Programming: Coverage of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA, and other related motorsports content like IMSA events.
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With so many ways to watch, connecting with the excitement of NASCAR has never been easier. Grab your favorite snacks, settle in, and get ready for another thrilling season of racing!
