2024 Daytona 500: How to Watch & Stream for Free

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Start your engines! The 66th annual Daytona 500 returns to Daytona Beach, Fla. on Sunday (Feb. 18).

Pitbull is slated to perform during the pre-race show. “It’s an honor to once again be part of the Great American Race, this time performing at the Daytona 500,” the Grammy winner said in a press release. “So everyone start your engines, Get ready and dale!”

Mr Worldwide’s performance is slated for 2:30 p.m. ET. The multi-platinum selling rapper became an co-owner of the Trackhouse racing team in 2021. Trackhouse racers will be participating in this year’s Daytona 500.

DJ Khaled will be the honorary starter for Daytona 500, The Rock is Grand Marshall and Madison Marsh, the new Miss America, is the honorary pace car driver.

Read on to find out what time the 2024 Daytona 500 starts and how to watch and stream for free.

How to Watch Daytona 500 Without Cable

The Daytona 500 will air at 2:30 p.m. ET on Fox and stream on the Fox Sports app. Viewers who already have local channels through cable, satellite, internet or a digital antenna, have the option of watching the race as soon as it starts or tuning in earlier for the pre-game festivities.

If you’re not already subscribed to a streamer, you have the option of joining for free (or at a discount) on DirecTV and other platforms.

DirecTV, includes Fox, FS1 and other live, local and cable networks and access to streaming platforms such as Peacock. Streaming plans start at $70/month for 75+ channels.

More ways to stream the Daytona 500: Fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and ExpressVPN for sports fans streaming internationally.

Fubo offers a 7-day free trial and streaming plans for less than $75/month. Stream local channels and cable network such as Fox, FS1, ESPN and more.

Sling TV is 50% off for the first month, which means you can subscribe for as low as $20. Click here to join.

The 2024 Nascar Cup Series Schedule kicked off earlier this month with the Busch Light Clash on Feb. 3. Next on the schedule is the Duel at Daytona taking place on Thursday (Feb. 15) at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

See the full NASCAR race schedule here.