The 2026 NASCAR season reaches its conclusion on Sunday, Nov. 8, with the Cup Series Championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. For viewers without a traditional cable subscription, a NASCAR Cup Series Championship livestream is available through several streaming services that carry NBC, the race’s broadcast home.
When and Where to Watch
The green flag is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (noon PT) on Sunday, Nov. 8. NBC will televise the race, marking the final event of the 2026 Cup Series campaign. The championship will be decided at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, a venue that has hosted numerous season finales.
Championship Contenders
Kyle Larson, a two-time Cup Series champion, enters the race as the favorite. Driving the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports, Larson holds a 67-point advantage over Christopher Bell and a 70-point lead over Denny Hamlin. Both Bell and Hamlin compete for Joe Gibbs Racing and are seeking their first Cup Series titles. To overtake Larson, the Joe Gibbs drivers would need a flawless performance in Sunday’s race.
Streaming Options for Cord-Cutters
Several live TV streaming services offer NBC as part of their channel lineups, and each provides a free trial that allows new subscribers to watch the race at no cost. Below are three recommended options.
DirecTV
DirecTV carries NBC in its MyNews and MySports Genre Packs as well as all of its streaming packages. New customers can take advantage of a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, packages start at $39.99 for the first two months.
Fubo
Fubo also includes NBC in its channel offerings. Subscriptions begin with a five-day free trial. Pricing starts at $88.99 per month, with a first-month promotional rate of $63.99.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV provides another way to stream the championship race. Free trials range from five to 21 days. After the introductory period, the service starts at a discounted rate of $49.99 per month, then settles at a starting price of $71.99 per month.
Quick Comparison
- DirecTV: Five-day free trial; packages from $39.99 for the first two months.
- Fubo: Five-day free trial; $63.99 for the first month, then $88.99 per month.
- YouTube TV: Free trial of five to 21 days; $49.99 introductory rate, then $71.99 per month.
Each service requires a payment method to start the trial, but viewers can cancel before the trial period ends to avoid charges. With the championship on the line, these options ensure fans can catch every lap of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship livestream without a cable subscription.