The 2025 Daytona 500 is one of the biggest racing events of the year. It marks the start of the NASCAR Cup Series and brings excitement to fans worldwide. The race takes place at Daytona International Speedway and promises high-speed action.
Here’s a complete guide to the full Daytona 500 schedule including start times, TV channels and live streaming options.
2025 Daytona 500 Full Week Schedule
Daytona Speedweeks 2025 runs from February 12 to February 16. It includes practice sessions, qualifying races and support series events leading up to the main race on Sunday.
Full Schedule for Daytona Speedweeks 2025
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Feb 12 | NASCAR Cup Series Practice | 10:05 – 10:55 AM | FS1 |
| Wednesday, Feb 12 | Daytona 500 Qualifying | 8:15 PM | FS1 |
| Thursday, Feb 13 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice | 5:05 – 5:55 PM | FS1 |
| Thursday, Feb 13 | Duel at Daytona – Qualifying Race #1 | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Thursday, Feb 13 | Duel at Daytona – Qualifying Race #2 | 8:45 PM | FS1 |
| Friday, Feb 14 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | FS1 |
| Friday, Feb 14 | NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice | 4:35 – 5:25 PM | The CW |
| Friday, Feb 14 | NASCAR Cup Series Practice | 5:35 – 6:25 PM | FS1 |
| Friday, Feb 14 | Fresh From Florida 250 (Truck Series Race) | 7:30 PM | FS1 |
| Saturday, Feb 15 | NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | The CW |
| Saturday, Feb 15 | ARCA Menards Series Race | 12:00 PM | FOX |
| Saturday, Feb 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Final Practice | 3:05 – 3:55 PM | FS2 |
| Saturday, Feb 15 | United Rentals 300 (Xfinity Series Race) | 5:00 PM | The CW |
| Sunday, Feb 16 | 67th Daytona 500 (Cup Series Race) | 2:30 PM | FOX |
Daytona 500 2025 – Full Race Day Schedule (Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025)
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | Tunnel 1 Open | Track |
| 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM | Tunnel 4 Open | Track |
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | NASCAR VIP Track Laps | On-Track |
| 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Midway Open | Midway |
| 9:00 AM | Ticket Office Opens (Main Ticket Office) | Main Ticket Office |
| 9:00 AM – End of Stage 2 | Ticket Office Open (Toyota, Axalta & Chevy Gates) | Toyota, Axalta & Chevy Gates |
| 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Frank Kelleher Q&A (Track President) | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Todd Gilliland Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Ryan Preece Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Chris Buescher & Brad Keselowski Q&A | Hard Rock Bet Fanzone Mainstage |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Erik Jones Q&A | Toyota GAZOO Racing Experience |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | AJ Allmendinger Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 10:25 AM – 10:40 AM | Shane Van Gisbergen Q&A | Hard Rock Bet Fanzone |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | John Hunter Nemechek Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Q&A | 500 Club |
| 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Christopher Bell Autograph Session | Toyota GAZOO Racing Experience Merch Hauler |
| 10:40 AM – 10:55 AM | Erik Jones Q&A | Hard Rock Bet Fanzone Main Stage |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Chase Briscoe Q&A | Midway Toyota GAZOO Racing Experience |
| 11:10 AM – 11:25 AM | Tyler Reddick Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Noah Gragson Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | William Byron Q&A | Harley J’s |
| 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM | Pitbull Q&A | Hard Rock Bet Fanzone Main Stage |
| 11:40 AM – 11:55 AM | Chase Elliott Q&A | Hard Rock Bet Fanzone Main Stage |
| 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Alan Ritchson (Honorary Pace Car Driver) Q&A | Midway NASCAR Experience |
| 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Joey Logano Q&A | Pre-Race Stage |
| 2:15 PM | Daytona 500 Driver Introductions | On-Track |
| 2:30 PM | Daytona 500 Race Begins | On-Track |
What Channel is the 2025 Daytona 500 On?
Fox will air the 67th Daytona 500. Fox Network is the home of Daytona 500 weekend and provides full coverage. FS1 and FS2 will broadcast practice sessions and preliminary events. The CW will air some support races.
How to Watch the Daytona 500 Live Stream Online?
Want to stream the Daytona 500 live online? No worries! There are plenty of options, even if you don’t have a TV plan or cable subscription.
If your TV plan includes the FOX Network, you’re in luck! You don’t need an extra subscription—just log in with your TV provider details on the official FOX website or the FOX Sports app to stream the race live.
No cable? No problem! Live TV streaming services like FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV offer FOX for streaming. FuboTV even carries The CW in select areas. Many of these platforms offer free trials, so you can watch the Daytona 500 for free without any long-term commitment.
If you’re outside the U.S., you may need a VPN to access live coverage. A good VPN lets you connect to a U.S. server and stream the race without restrictions.
Get Your Printable 2025 Daytona 500 Schedule
We’ve created a printable Daytona 500 schedule in A4 size (PDF format) to help you track all the Daytona Speedweeks events. It’s free to download, making it easy to keep up with the action.
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Also Check: Printable NASCAR Cup Series Schedule 2025
The Daytona 500 is the biggest NASCAR race of the year. It brings top drivers together for an intense battle at high speeds.
With this guide, you have everything you need to follow the event. Tune in on February 16 at 2:30 PM ET on FOX and experience the excitement of The Great American Race.
