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The Harley J. Earl Trophy is pretty much the only prize that's eluded two-time Cup Series champion and 63-time race winner Kyle Busch, but for the very first time in his glittering career, he's starting the Daytona 500 in pole position. Is it to be 21st time lucky for the 40-year-old at Daytona International Speedway?
You can watch 2026 Daytona 500 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
The 2026 Daytona 500 takes place on Sunday, February 15.
► Time — 2.30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT / 7.30 p.m. GMT / 6.30 a.m. AEDT (Mon.)
• FREE STREAM — ThreeNow (New Zealand)
• U.S. — FOX One / FOX via Sling
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
The Daytona 500 fires the starter pistol on the Nascar Cup Series, but the season-opener is every bit as prestigious as the overall championship title.
The ominous thing from Busch's perspective is that pole position rarely leads to Daytona 500 victory. The last racer to convert pole into a win was Dale Jarrett in 2000, and it's only been done nine times in total.
Back-to-back winner William Byron beat Chase Briscoe to the checkered flag a year ago, and Joey Logano 12 months before that. He's starting from 35th this Sunday, with Briscoe sharing the front row, and Duel 1 winner Logano on the inside line right behind Busch. Logano is one of the favorites, along with Ryan Blaney, who'll be on his tail from thr green flag.
There is, however, potential for disruption. The Daytona Beach weather forecast is predicting scattered showers and thunderstorms, and it isn't uncommon for the Daytona 500 to be pushed back. Last year's race was delayed by almost three hours, while previous editions have been pushed back to Monday or even Tuesday.
Here's how to watch Daytona 500 online and on TV — including free streaming options.
Can I watch Daytona 500 free of charge?
Daytona 500 2026 is free-to-air in New Zealand courtesy of ThreeNow. Just register an account — no NZ postcode required.
Last year's edition of the race was also shown for free on the Nascar YouTube channel in Brazil.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch Daytona 500 for free — we’ll show you how below.
How to watch Daytona 500 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Nascar Cup Series opener on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Daytona 500 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Daytona 500 coverage on ThreeNow, choose 'New Zealand' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ThreeNow, sign in, and watch the Daytona 500 live.
How to watch Daytona 500 2026 live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., the 2026 Daytona 500 is being shown on FOX.
Sling Blue includes local network affiliates from FOX, ABC and NBC (availability varies by market), with prices starting at $46/month.
FOX is also simulcasting its Daytona 500 coverage on FOX One, which costs $19.99/month or $199.99/year after a 7-day FREE trial.
Not at home right now? You can access your preferred service through NordVPN.
How to watch Daytona 500 2026 live streams in the U.K.
In the U.K., the Daytona 500 is available to watch on Premier Sports 1.
A subscription costs £12.99/month if you commit to a year, £17.99/month if you want more flexibility, or £130/year if you pay upfront. Premier Sports also holds the NHL, Champions Cup, Challenge Cup, URC and Top14 rugby, La Liga and Coppa Italia soccer rights.
If you're abroad right now you can still follow your usual Daytona 500 live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Daytona 500 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, Daytona 500 2026 is available to watch on ESPN via Foxtel.
Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? The race is also being shown on Kayo Sports, with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just AU$30/month, and hosting plenty of NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and more.
Anybody who hasn't used the service before can choose between a 7-day FREE trial and 1 month for AU$1.
Not in Australia right now? Simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your account as if you were back home.
How to watch Daytona 500 2026 live streams in Canada
TSN is showing the Daytona 500 in Canada. TSN+ grants access to everything TSN has to offer for $8/month or $80/year.
If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch Daytona 500 live streams by using a quality VPN like NordVPN to unlock your usual service.
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