How to Watch the NASCAR Live Stream (2023)

Catch the most exciting races wherever you are

Here's how to watch any NASCAR stream you want on your computer, phone, or even your television if you have the right equipment.

Event Details

The 2023 season kicks off on February 5. Check out the 2023 NASCAR schedule for upcoming races.

Where Is the Best Place to Stream NASCAR?

The broadcast rights for NASCAR are owned jointly by Fox and NBC in the United States, with races airing on Fox, NBC, and various cable channels. You can watch a lot for free if you have a television antenna and local Fox and NBC stations. You'll need a subscription to a cable, satellite, or television streaming service if you want access to everything.

Here are some of the most popular NASCAR series and where to stream them.

  • NASCAR Cup Series: It starts on Fox with the first 16 races and ends on NBC with the final 20; all are available for live streaming. Some individual races air and stream via FS1.
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series: The first 14 races air on FS1, and the final 19 will air on a mix of NBC and NBCSN. Every race is available for live streaming.
  • NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoor Truck Series: Exclusive broadcasting rights belong to Fox.
  • NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West: Exclusively broadcast and streamed via NBCSN.
  • NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour: Exclusively broadcast and streamed via NBCSN.
  • NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series: Exclusively broadcast and streamed via NBCSN.

NASCAR Live Stream on Fox and FS1

Fox offers live streams of your local Fox station, FS1, and other Fox-owned channels through their website, but you can only use this method if you have an active cable or satellite subscription. If you have a subscription, or you can borrow login credentials from a friend or family member, this is an easy way to live stream much of the NASCAR season.

Here's how to stream NASCAR through Fox.com:

  1. Navigate to Fox.com.

  2. Select TV Provider Sign In in the upper right corner.

    Fox.com with TV Provider Sign In highlighted
  3. Select your television provider.

    A screenshot of the Fox tv provider selection page.

    If you don't see your provider, select See All Providers. Some providers don't work with Fox, but most do.

  4. If prompted, enter your cable or satellite login credentials and then select Continue.

    A screenshot of Fox.com
  5. Select Live TV & Schedule.

    Fox.com with Live TV & Schedule highlighted
  6. Select the NASCAR race you want to stream.

    Fox.com tv guide with NASCAR event highlighted

    NASCAR races are listed in the local Fox channel row or the FS1 row. If you don't see any, return to this page when one is on the air.

NASCAR Live Streams on NBC and NBCSN

NBC co-owns the NASCAR broadcasting rights with Fox, so there are many races on your local NBC station and NBCSN. NBC provides access to many of its cable channels through its website, just like Fox, but that doesn't include NBCSN. That means the methods for watching NASCAR live streams on NBC and NBCSN are slightly different.

Here's how to watch NASCAR live streams on NBC:

  1. Navigate to nbc.com.

  2. Select Live.

    NBC.com with Live highlighted
  3. Select your provider and then provide login details if required.

    A screenshot of the NBC.com provider selection menu.
  4. Select the NASCAR race to watch a live stream.

    NBC.com guide with NASCAR event highlighted

    If you don't see a NASCAR race, return to this page when a NASCAR race is live.

How to Watch NASCAR Live on NBCSN

NBCSport Network also has live streams of current NASCAR races. You can stream directly from the website using these instructions.

  1. Navigate to NBCSports.com, locate a NASCAR event and select it.

    NBCSports.com guide with NASCAR event highlighted
  2. If your cable or satellite provider doesn't authenticate automatically, select CONTINUE.

    NBCSports.com with Continue highlighted
  3. Select your television provider and enter your login details if prompted.

    A screenshot of NBC Sports providers.
  4. If the NASCAR event is live, it will play automatically. Otherwise, return when it's live and select the Play button to stream it.

    NBCSports.com with play button highlighted

Television Streaming Services That Include NASCAR

If you don't have a cable or satellite subscription, you can still stream every NASCAR series through a television streaming service that includes Fox, NBC, FS1, and NBCSN.

These services work a lot like cable and satellite television, in that they allow you to watch live TV, but you stream the live channels over a high-speed internet connection. You can use these services with your computer, laptop, phone, tablet, or on your television with a Roku or other streaming device.

The key is to look for a service that carries your local Fox and NBC stations in addition to national FS1 and NBCSN channels.

Here are the best options for streaming NASCAR:

  • Hulu with Live TV: This service provides the most extensive access to NBC, most areas also have Fox. It also includes both NBCSN and FS1. If NBC or Fox isn't available in your area, try a different service.
  • YouTube TV: NBC is available in most major markets, and a lot of smaller markets, though this service. Fox is also widely available, as are NBCSN and FS1.
FAQ
  • How can I watch Formula 1 races online?

    To stream F1 races, you're best advised to get access to ESPN and/or ESPN 2 as they have the broadcast rights to F1 races for US audiences. You can also gain access to one of ESPN's channels through a TV streaming service like YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Hulu with Live TV. Of course, for the total F1 experience, there's F1 TV that allows its Pro level subscribers to switch between the main race feed and a live onboard camera in each car.

  • How can I watch IndyCar races online?

    Since NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US broadcasting rights to IndyCar Racing, your best bet is to stream Peacock, NBC's streaming platform. For live race coverage, you may have to go with Peacock Premium, but we're only talking $4.99 a month. Of course, check your streaming services like Sling, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream, which may have access to one of NBCUniversal's channels like NBC or USA.

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