Austin Cindric defends his title at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19.
The race (2:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the 2023 Daytona 500 streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the 2023 Daytona 500 live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the 2023 Daytona 500 live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in select markets) and 45-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with Fox, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the 2023 Daytona 500 live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the 2023 Daytona 500 live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the 2023 Daytona 500 live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Daytona 500 2023 Preview
Austin Cindric won the Daytona 500 in 2022, and he looks to do make the podium again on Sunday but with the recognition of how big last year’s win was. Cindric notably won it as a rookie in NASCAR’s highest level.
“If my career stops right now, yeah, that would be what I’d be known for. I think throughout the sports world, people who don’t know me – at a bare minimum, some people only know me for winning the Daytona 500. And I am quite okay with that,” Cindric said via CBS Sports. “It’s something that happens one day a year, and the Daytona 500 happens and everyone knows that it happens. Whether you’re a sports fan, a racing fan, or just somebody. You know the Daytona 500’s happening, you know what it is. It’s a household name.”
“… Everyone knows [the Daytona 500], everyone knows the Indy 500, everyone knows Le Mans, those races. To be able to be part of a moment like that, obviously – not just winning, but being part of that moment is, I think, pretty wild. Hard to imagine. And then certainly even more hard to imagine winning the event,” Cindric added.
For Ryan Blaney, he seeks his first Daytona 500 win after coming up short twice as the runner-up. HIs 2020 second-place finish we the second-closes ever. He took fourth in 2022.
“I think what’s important is trying to switch things up,” Blaney said via NBC Sports. “You always want to keep people guessing. You don’t need everyone to know what moves you make. You might make some good moves, but if everyone knows what you’re going to do, they’re just going to block. So you’re always evolving even when you think you’re good.”
Denny Hamlin, the 2020 champion, seeks a return to the podium. Hamlin, a three-time champion, took 37th last year.
Other contenders for the Daytona 500 also include Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott. Busch owns the record for most laps in the lead at the event. Elliott is a two-time pole winner for the race.
“I think the whole thing kind of changed, I don’t know, 2012-13ish, when it just became a complete disaster and a total wreck-fest at the end,” Busch said via the Charlotte Observer. “Before that, I felt like there were times when there were some good races, some good racing. You had to have a fast car. You had to have a good-handling car. You know, you had to put yourself at the right spot at times. It was a bit of a chess match.”
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Daytona 500 2023 Live Stream: How to Watch Online