NASCAR Cup Series · Race
Where to Watch the Xfinity 500: TV Channels, Live Stream and Start Time
The Xfinity 500 takes place at Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville on Sunday 1 November. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed, country by country, plus the start time in your time zone.
The short answer
START
19:00 UTC
VENUE
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville, United States
TV channels and streams by country
Xfinity 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series (Race) starts at 19:00 UTC on Sunday 1 November 2026, which is 14:00 EST in New York, 19:00 GMT in London and 20:00 CET in central Europe. Our listings currently show 2 broadcasters across 1 territory for this session; every one of them is in the table above.
The session takes place at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, United States.
Can you watch it for free?
Yes, in some markets. The following listed broadcasters are free-to-air networks or their free players, so no subscription is needed where they operate:
- NBC (United States)
Streaming options: Peacock (United States). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
Frequently asked
What time does Xfinity 500 start?
19:00 UTC on Sunday 1 November 2026, which is 14:00 EST in New York, 19:00 GMT in London and 20:00 CET in central Europe.
What channel is Xfinity 500 on in the United States?
In the United States the session is listed on NBC, Peacock.
Is Xfinity 500 on free TV?
Yes, where these free-to-air broadcasters operate: NBC (United States).
Where is Xfinity 500 being held?
At Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, United States.
