NASCAR Cup Series season is finally here, and as always, it kicks off Sunday with the 2025 Daytona 500 — the most coveted checkered flag on the 36-race schedule. The Daytona 500 is the biggest and most important race of the season,

The Daytona 500 is scheduled to transpire this afternoon. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. CT on FOX. Fans can watch this NASCAR race for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. The Daytona 500 will begin the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, so the race winner will sit atop the standings.

The 500 takes place at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway. The race will be broadcast live on FOX and the FOX Sports App. For those without a cable subscription, there are several live-streaming services that carry FOX, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu+ and fuboTV.