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Superspeedway racing is back as NASCAR revs its engines for the Geico 500. Talladega, NASCAR's longest oval, offers 500 miles in 188 laps of pure adrenaline.
One of the most anticipated races in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Geico 500 at Talladega will host approximately 80,000 in-person spectators. If you couldn't make it to Lincoln, Alabama today and you're watching from home (you might have the best view in the house), you'll want to know how and when to watch today's race. Read on for everything you need to know about watching or playing the Geico 500 at Talladega.
How and when to watch the NASCAR Geico 500 race at Talladega
The Geico 500 will be broadcast live from Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET (Noon PT). The race will air on Fox and continue SlingTV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Geico 500 without cable
While most cable packages include Fox, it's easy to watch the Geico 500 if Fox isn't included in your cable television subscription, or if you don't have a cable. Below are your best options to watch. (Streaming options will require a internet provider.)
Stream the Geico 500 at Talladega on Sling TV and save $10
If you don't have cable TV that includes Fox, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NASCAR races this year is through a Sling TV subscription. The streamer offers access to all four channels airing NASCAR this season, plus local ABC affiliates (if available) with its Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all of NASCAR's big moments this season.
You can watch today's race on Fox using the Sling TV Blue and Sling TV Orange + Blue tiers. The Blue tier includes 42 channels, including your local Fox affiliate, for $45 a month. The Orange + Blue tier includes 46 channels, including ESPN, for $60 a month. Sling TV is currently offering $10 off the first month of service on all subscription levels.
Key features of the Sling TV Blue tier:
- There are 42 channels to watch, including local NBC, Fox, FS1 and USA affiliates (if available).
- You can get access to most NASCAR races broadcast on the network and local NFL and national games at the lowest price next season.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the Geico 500 at Talladega for free with Fubo
You can also take it all NASCAR Cup Series races in the year 2024 Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to NBC, USA, Fox and FS1, plus nearly every NFL game in the upcoming season.
To watch NASCAR without cable, start a free seven-day trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NASCAR racing, you'll have access to NFL football, MLB, N.B.A, NHL, MLS and international soccer matches. Fubo's Pro tier is priced at $80 per month after the seven-day free trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding the $7.99/month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels with live games. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90/month ($70 first month).
Key Features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro level includes over 190 channels, so there's something for everyone.
- Fubo includes most of the channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available on Sling TV).
- All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Watch the Geico 500 for free on Hulu + Live TV
you can look NASCAR this season with Hulu + Live TV. The package includes access to 90 channels, including Fox and FS1, NBC and USA. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every Cup Series race on all networks with Hulu + Live TV, plus watch nearly every NFL game live next season, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including “NFL Total Access” and the Emmy-nominated show “Good Morning Football”) and much more. With Hulu + Live TV, you'll have access to live local network affiliate programming without the high price of a cable subscription. Hulu + Live TV offers a free three-day trial.
Hulu + Live TV is included ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after the free trial.
Watch live NASCAR races with an HDTV digital antenna
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You can also watch today's race on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, including over-the-air local HD TV channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here's the kicker: There's no monthly charge.
For anyone living in a partially enclosed area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital television antenna it may not pick up a good signal, or any signal at all. But for many households, a digital TV antenna offers a very inexpensive way to watch NASCAR without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable.
This amplified digital antenna with a 50-mile range can receive hundreds of high-definition TV channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox and Univision and can filter cellular and FM signals. It offers a high-quality 1080p HDTV picture and top-notch sound.
2024 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
Below is the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the remaining races of the 2024 season. All Eastern times.
- March 17: Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
- March 24: EchoPark Car Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
- March 31: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway19:00 (Fox)
- April 7: Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway 15:00 (FS1)
- April 14: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway15:30 (FS1)
- April 21: GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 3:00 p.m. (Fox)
- April 28: Würth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, 2 p.m. (FS1)
- May 5: AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3:00 PM (FS1)
- May 12: Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, 3pm (FS1)
- May 19: All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway (All-Star Race), 8:00 PM (FS1)
- May 26: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 6:00 p.m. (Fox)
- June 2: Enjoy the Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway 3:30pm (FS1)
- June 9: Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
- June 16: Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, 7:00 p.m. (USA)
- June 23: at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 2.30pm (US)
- June 30: Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, 3:30 p.m. (NBC)
- July 7: Grant Park 165 at Chicago St., 4:30 p.m. (NBC)
- July 14: at Pocono Raceway, 2:30 p.m. (USA)
- July 21: Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
Olympic break
- August 11: Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, 6pm (US)
- August 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, 2:30pm (US)
- Aug. 24: Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, 7:30 p.m. (NBC)
- September 1: Cook Out Southern 500* at Darlington Raceway, 6pm (US)
Round of 16 playoff
- September 8: Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, 3pm (US)
- September 15: Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International, 3pm (USA)
- September 21: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, 7:30pm (US)
Round of 16 playoff
- September 29: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3pm (US)
- Oct. 6: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 2 p.m. (NBC)
- Oct. 13: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, 2 p.m. (NBC)
Round of 16 finals
- Oct. 20: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
- Oct. 27: at Homestead-Miami Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
- Nov. 3: XFINITY 500 at Martinsville Speedway, 2 p.m. (NBC)
championship
- November 10: At Phoenix Raceway 3:00 PM (NBC)
Why is NASCAR taking a two-week hiatus for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
As NBC Sports is the official broadcaster of the Paris Summer Games, NASCAR will take a two-week break between races at Indy (July 21) and Richmond (August 11).
