When NASCAR began its new set of media rights deals last season, the biggest hurdle the racing circuit would have to clear was educating fans about where races would air. NASCAR went from having two broadcast partners under its previous media rights agreements to five under its new set of deals.

The Daytona 500 returns to open the NASCAR season with 500 miles of high-speed drama at Daytona International Speedway, where racing’s biggest names battle for one of motorsport’s most prestigious victories.

The NASCAR Cup Series season begins with the Daytona 500. How to watch qualifying, including time, TV schedule, streaming info.

On-track action will begin on Wednesday morning with the lone practice session for the Cup Series before qualifying takes place the same night. Once the front two rows are set, Thursday night's Duel races will set the reminder of the field before Sunday's 200-lap main event.

The United Rentals 300 runs as part of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, formerly the Xfinity Series, ahead of the 2026 Daytona 500.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race takes place on Friday at Daytona.

The Fresh From Florida 250 runs as part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ahead of the 2026 Daytona 500. Here's how to watch on TV and streaming.