NASCAR fans are getting set for the most anticipated race event of the year with the 2025 Daytona 500 set for today, but the official race time was changed at the last minute with rain in the forecast.
The Daytona 500 has been moved up one hour with the official start time now set at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 16 with a live broadcast on FOX, and streaming on demand.
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The race was originally scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET, but a change in the weather forecast forced race officials to move up the time in order to hopefully avoid inclement weather that might impact the race. Here’s a look at more TV broadcast information, the latest odds, lineup of participating drivers and more for the 67th annual 200-lap, 500-mile race. What kind of excitement will this year’s Great American Race bring?
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What TV channel is the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race on today? What is the start time?
When: Sunday, Feb. 16
Time: The race now begins at 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT), but was originally scheduled to take place at 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. CT) before race officials were forced to move the start time up to avoid any potential accidents with wet weather in the forecast.
TV Channel: FOX
Watch online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch live for FREE with Fubo (free trial), or DirecTV Stream. If you are all out of free trials, Sling is the cheapest way to watch sports events all month long without signing up for a traditional cable package. Live streaming is also available on Fox Sports Go, or by using the Fox Sports App provided on your Apple TV, Roku or other streaming device if you already have a cable provider login.
Who will win the 2025 Daytona 500?
There are 41 drivers taking place in this year’s race, but here is a look at the most popular drivers that oddsmakers feel have the best chance to win today’s 2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR race.
Kyle Busch: +900
Ryan Blaney: +1100
Joey Logano: +1100
Brad Keselowski: +1300
Denny Hamlin: +1000
Kyle Larson: +1400
William Byron: +1400
Chase Elliott: +1100
Chris Buescher: +1700
Tyler Reddick: +2000
Bubba Wallace +1200