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A new NASCAR season opens today — if the rain holds off, that is.
At the time of writing, the Daytona 500 is still set to go today with a slight time adjustment — 1:30 p.m. ET instead of the previously announced 2:30 p.m. ET start time.
The Daytona 500 is the first race in the 36-race season, which is the first one to allow more than 40 drivers in a race thanks to a new Open Exemption Provisional rule that went into place. The OEP allows world-class drivers a guaranteed starting position in a race (in which they can’t receive playoff points, prize money, or race points for) as long as the request is put in at least 90 days before the race of choice.
Among this year’s field of racers are last season’s NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano, last year’s Daytona 500 winner William Byron, and Denny Hamlin, who will try to win his fourth Daytona 500 today.
Daytona 500 date and time: When is the 2025 Daytona 500?
The 2025 Daytona 500 is today, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Daytona 500 on?
The 2025 Daytona 500 is airing on FOX. If you have cable or a TV antenna, all you have to do is change the channel around 1:30 p.m. this afternoon.
How to watch the Daytona 500 for free:
If you don’t have cable, the best way to stream the Daytona 500 for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.
We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month and gain access to over 90 live channels including FOX.
fuboTV also offers a free trial for new users. It runs for seven days, and then you’ll be able to save $5 on your first month ($74.99, $79.99/month after).
Other ways to stream the Daytona 500:
While Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, you’ll save money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free. Sling TV’s Blue plan, which includes FOX, is currently half off for your first month.
Daytona 500 starting lineup.
Chase Briscoe (#19) – Row 1
Austin Cindric (#2) – Row 1
Bubba Wallace (#23) – Row 2
Erik Jones (#43) – Row 2
William Byron (#24) – Row 3
Chris Buescher (#17) – Row 3
Ty Dillon (#10) – Row 4
Denny Hamlin (#11) – Row 4
Ross Chastain (#1) – Row 5
Joey Logano (#22) – Row 5
Tyler Reddick (#45) – Row 6
Corey LaJoie (#01) – Row 6
A.J. Allmendinger (#16) – Row 7
Todd Gilliland (#34) – Row 7
Austin Dillon (#3) – Row 8
Ryan Blaney (#12) – Row 8
Chase Elliott (#9) – Row 9
John Hunter Nemechek (#42) – Row 9
Justin Allgaier (#40) – Row 10
Christopher Bell (#20) – Row 10
Kyle Busch (#8) – Row 11
Kyle Larson (#5) – Row 11
Ty Gibbs (#54) – Row 12
Riley Herbst (#35) – Row 12
Michael McDowell (#71) – Row 13
Shane van Gisbergen (#88) – Row 13
Ryan Preece (#60) – Row 14
Cody Ware (#51) – Row 14
Josh Berry (#21) – Row 15
Cole Custer (#41) – Row 15
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (#47) – Row 16
Noah Gragson (#4) – Row 16
Carson Hocevar (#77) – Row 17
Brad Keselowski (#6) – Row 17
Justin Haley (#7) – Row 18
Daniel Suarez (#99) – Row 18
Zane Smith (#38) – Row 19
Alex Bowman (#48) – Row 19
Martin Truex Jr. (#56) – Row 20
Jimmie Johnson (#84) – Row 20
Hélio Castroneves (#91) – Row 21
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