Superspeedway racing is back as NASCAR revs its engines for the Geico 500. Talladega, NASCAR’s longest oval, offers 500 miles over 188 laps of pure adrenaline.

One of the most highly anticipated races of the NASCAR Cup Series, the Geico 500 at Talladega will feature approximately 80,000 in-person spectators. If you can’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 you can watch today’s race. Keep reading for everything you need to know to watch or stream the Geico 500 at Talladega.

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How and when to watch the Geico 500 during the Talladega NASCAR race

The Geico 500 will air live from Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET (noon PT). The race will be broadcast on Fox and streamed SlingTV and the platforms below.

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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 package cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Below are your best viewing options. (For streaming options is a internet provider.)

Stream the Geico 500 at Talladega on Sling TV and save $10

If you don’t have cable TV with Fox, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NASCAR races this year is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to all four channels broadcasting NASCAR this season, plus local ABC affiliates (where available) with its Blue Tier subscription. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording all of NASCAR’s big moments this season.

You can watch today’s race on Fox via the Sling TV Blue and Sling TV Orange + Blue tiers. The Blue tier features 42 channels, including your local Fox affiliate, for $45 per month. The Orange + Blue tier features 46 channels, including ESPN, for $60 per month. Sling TV currently offers $10 off your first month of service on all subscription levels.

Key features of the Sling TV Blue level:

• There are 42 channels to watch, including local NBC, Fox, FS1 and US affiliates (where available).
• Next season, you’ll have access to most network NASCAR races and local NFL and nationally televised games at the lowest price.
• All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

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Watch the Geico 500 in Talladega for free with Fubo

You can also catch everything NASCAR Cup Series Racing further in 2024 Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to NBC, USA, Fox and FS1, in addition to virtually every NFL game next season.

To watch NASCAR without cable, start a free seven-day trial of Fubo. You can start watching right away 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 costs $80 per month after your seven-day free trial.

Sports fans can consider adding the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, and more live game channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite level and get all Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the 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 to enjoy.
• Fubo includes most of the channels you need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
• All levels come with 1000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
• Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.

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Watch the Geico 500 for free on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch NASCAR this season Hulu + Live TV. The bundle provides access to 90 channels, including Fox and FS1, NBC and USA. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every Cup Series race on any network with Hulu + Live TV, plus nearly every live NFL game 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 can access live local network affiliate programming without the high price of a cable subscription. Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial.

Hulu + Live TV is included ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after your free trial.

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Watch NASCAR races live with a digital HDTV antenna

You can also watch today’s race on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which brings in local HDTV channels like CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here’s the kicker: there are no monthly fees.

For anyone living in a partially closed area (near mountains or first floor apartments), a digital TV antenna It may not pick up a good signal, or it may not pick up a signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides 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 destroys your cable.

This amplified digital antenna with a range of 50 miles can receive hundreds of HDTV channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox and Univision, and can filter mobile and FM signals. It delivers a high-quality picture in 1080p HDTV and top-level sound.

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2024 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

Below is the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the remaining races in the 2024 season. Always Eastern.

• March 17: Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, 3:30 p.m. (Fox)
• March 24: Echo Park Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas 3:30 PM (Fox)
• March 31st: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway7:00 PM (Fox)
• April 7: Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway 3:00 PM (FS1)
• April 14: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway3:30 PM (FS1)
• April 21: GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 3 p.m. (Fox)
• April 28: Würth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, 2 p.m. (FS1)
• May 5: AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3 p.m. (FS1)
• May 12: Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, 3:00 PM (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 p.m. (Fox)
• June 2: Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway 3:30 PM (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 PM (USA)
• June 23: at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 2:30 PM (USA)
• June 30: Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, 3:30 p.m. (NBC)
• July 7: Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course, 4:30 p.m. (NBC)
• July 14: at Pocono Raceway, 2:30 PM (USA)
• July 21: Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)

Olympic break

• August 11: Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, 6:00 PM (USA)
• August 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, 2:30 PM (USA)
• August 24: Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, 7:30 PM (NBC)
• September 1: Cook Out Southern 500* at Darlington Raceway, 6:00 PM (USA)

Play-off round of 16

• September 8: Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, 3:00 PM (USA)
• September 15: Go Bowling in the Glen at Watkins Glen International, 3:00 PM (USA)
• September 21: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, 7:30 PM (USA)

Playoff round of 12

• September 29: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3:00 PM (USA)
• October 6: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 2 p.m. (NBC)
• October 13: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, 2:00 PM (NBC)

Playoff round of 8

• October 20: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 2:30 PM (NBC)
• October 27: at Homestead-Miami Speedway, 2:30 PM (NBC)
• November 3: XFINITY 500 at Martinsville Speedway, 2 p.m. (NBC)

Championship

• November 10: At Phoenix Raceway 3:00 PM (NBC)

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Why is NASCAR taking a two-week break for the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Because NBC Sports is the official broadcaster of the Paris Summer Games, NASCAR will take a two-week break between the races at Indy (July 21) and Richmond (August 11).

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