Kicking off the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the Rolex 24 at Daytona returns for another edition of the endurance race. Often deemed North America's most prestigious endurance race, the Rolex 24 at Daytona puts drivers and vehicles to the ultimate test. The race is a 24-hour marathon, beginning at sunrise and continuing throughout the night. There are traditionally around 60 cars in the competition field, with each team trading shifts between three and five drivers. Car manufacturers include Porsche, Ferrari, Corvette, Lamborghini, Mazda, Ford, Lexus, Cadillac and more.
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This year's race will feature over 2,000 miles of high-speed racing and will represent more than 70 champions from all kinds of racing.
Here's everything you should know about the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual race.
Where to watch the Rolex 24 at Daytona
TV channel: NBC
Live streaming:Pea****
The first and final hours of the Rolex 24 will be broadcast on NBC’s main network. Viewers can also stream the broadcast on Pea****.
Leigh Diffey and Brian Till lead the commentary teams, with analysis from Calvin Fish, Townsend Bell and Oliver Gavin and reporting from Amanda Busick, Dave Burns, Kevin Lee, Matt Yocum and Chris Wilner. Marty Snider and Steve Letarte also will contribute to the broadcast.
Pea****’s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf, and more.
When is the Rolex 24 at Daytona?
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25
Start time: 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday
End time: 2 p.m. ET Sunday
The Rolex 24 at Daytona Race starts Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET and ends 24 hours later on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Rolex 24 at Daytona TV, live stream schedule
Check out the full schedule for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including TV coverage details and live-streaming options throughout the weekend.
Date
Event
Time (ET)
TV channel/Live stream
Thu., Jan. 22
Qualifying
2:05-3:40 p.m.
Pea****
Fri., Jan. 23
Michelin Pilot Challenge
1:40-5:45 p.m.
Pea****
Sat., Jan. 24
Rolex 24 at Daytona
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NBC, Pea****
2:30-11:59 p.m.
Pea****
Sun., Jan. 25
Rolex 24 at Daytona
12 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pea****
12-2 p.m.
NBC, Pea****
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This year's race will feature over 2,000 miles of high-speed racing and will represent more than 70 champions from all kinds of racing.
Here's everything you should know about the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual race.
Where to watch the Rolex 24 at Daytona
TV channel: NBC
Live streaming:Pea****
The first and final hours of the Rolex 24 will be broadcast on NBC’s main network. Viewers can also stream the broadcast on Pea****.
Leigh Diffey and Brian Till lead the commentary teams, with analysis from Calvin Fish, Townsend Bell and Oliver Gavin and reporting from Amanda Busick, Dave Burns, Kevin Lee, Matt Yocum and Chris Wilner. Marty Snider and Steve Letarte also will contribute to the broadcast.
Pea****’s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf, and more.
When is the Rolex 24 at Daytona?
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25
Start time: 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday
End time: 2 p.m. ET Sunday
The Rolex 24 at Daytona Race starts Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET and ends 24 hours later on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Rolex 24 at Daytona TV, live stream schedule
Check out the full schedule for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including TV coverage details and live-streaming options throughout the weekend.
Date
Event
Time (ET)
TV channel/Live stream
Thu., Jan. 22
Qualifying
2:05-3:40 p.m.
Pea****
Fri., Jan. 23
Michelin Pilot Challenge
1:40-5:45 p.m.
Pea****
Sat., Jan. 24
Rolex 24 at Daytona
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NBC, Pea****
2:30-11:59 p.m.
Pea****
Sun., Jan. 25
Rolex 24 at Daytona
12 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pea****
12-2 p.m.
NBC, Pea****
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