Oh, today ya wanna know where to catch the NASCAR Cup Series on TV, eh? Well, lemme tell ya plain n’ simple, NASCAR races ain’t just on one channel all the time, no sir! They spread ’em out across a few channels, so you gotta know which one’s showin’ it today.
Now, if it’s the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs that’s on today, chances are good you’ll be watchin’ it on NBC or the USA Network. Yep, these two channels cover a heap of them playoff races. Now, NBC likes to start up with some fancy pre-race shows, usually ’bout an hour or half an hour before the race kicks off. So, if ya see the race startin’ around 2:30 p.m. ET, then make sure ya tune in early so you don’t miss any of the pre-race hubbub. And if NBC ain’t got it, then check USA Network.
But ya know, outside the playoffs, they also air NASCAR races on FOX and FS1. So if ya got all four – NBC, USA, FOX, and FS1 – well then, you’re set for pretty much every NASCAR race that comes along. For the playoffs, though, NBC and USA Network got the main stage.
- FOX: Main channel early in the season, especially for the Daytona 500.
- FS1: Some races in the first part of the season, then switches off when NBC takes over.
- NBC: Playoff races and big events later in the season.
- USA Network: Shares playoff coverage with NBC and fills in some gaps.
If ya don’t have a cable package, don’t go thinkin’ you’re outta luck. Lots of folks nowadays use streaming services like FuboTV, Hulu Live, or Peacock (NBC’s own streaming thing) to catch the races. Some o’ these services offer free trials too, so ya might be able to watch without spendin’ a dime at first.
Alright, so let’s say it’s Sunday and you’re itchin’ to catch today’s NASCAR Cup Series race. Here’s what ya do:
1. Check NBC and USA Network first since they’re showin’ the playoffs.
2. Look up the start time so ya don’t miss it. Races usually go ‘round early afternoon, ’bout 2:30 p.m. ET, but it can change dependin’ on the track.
3. If yer watchin’ online, pop on over to NBC’s streaming service or FuboTV, ‘cause they’re real popular with NASCAR fans.
Oh, and don’t forget that there’s radio coverage too if yer on the road. MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio cover all the big races, so if ya can’t sit down in front o’ the TV, you can still listen in.
So, there ya go! Keep your eyes on NBC and USA Network for the playoffs, with FOX and FS1 comin’ in for races outside the playoffs. And if yer still wonderin’ where to watch, a quick check online or askin’ around oughta set ya straight. Happy racin’, and may your favorite driver make it to victory lane!
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