The NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race takes place Sunday, Nov. 8, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with the green flag scheduled for 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. NBC will broadcast the race, and pre-race coverage begins an hour earlier at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch the Championship Race
For viewers without a traditional TV subscription, several live TV streaming services carry NBC and offer free trials for new subscribers. DirecTV and Fubo both provide five-day free trials, while Sling and Hulu + Live TV also include NBC in their lineups.
The race will additionally be simulcast on Peacock and HBO Max. Neither service offers a standalone free trial, but DirecTV’s Signature packages include promotional access: new subscribers can get two complimentary months of Peacock or three complimentary months of HBO Max, depending on the package selected, on top of DirecTV’s standard five-day free trial.
DirecTV
DirecTV’s five-day free trial allows new subscribers to watch NBC, which is included in all Signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Packages start at $20.99 per month, and subscribers can build their own channel lineup. To claim the Peacock offer, select a Signature package and add “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” during setup; the add-on includes two months of Peacock at no extra cost, after which it renews monthly at the prevailing rate unless canceled. The HBO Max offer provides three free months with the Entertainment, Choice or Ultimate Signature packages, while the Premier package includes HBO Max at no extra cost as part of its premium channel lineup.
Fubo
Fubo offers a five-day free trial and carries NBC. After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 per month thereafter.
Sling
In select markets, NBC is available on Sling’s Select plan from $19.99 per month, the Blue plan from $45.99 per month, and the Orange & Blue plan from $60.99 per month. Viewers should check station availability at Sling.com.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV includes NBC and starts at $89.99 per month. Subscriptions bundle Disney+ and ESPN+.
Peacock and HBO Max
Peacock will stream the race live, and a subscription is also available through Prime Video, which offers a seven-day free trial for the Premium Plus plan. HBO Max will simulcast the race and is available free for three months with DirecTV’s Entertainment, Choice or Ultimate Signature packages, or included at no extra cost with the Premier package.
Race Details at a Glance
- Race: NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
- Start time: 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET
- Pre-race coverage: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, HBO Max
With multiple free-trial options and promotional bundles, fans have several ways to catch the championship race without a traditional cable subscription.
