Daytona 500 2027

What this countdown tracks

The clock above counts down to the 69th Daytona 500 on February 14, 2027, NASCAR's flagship superspeedway race opening the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season at Daytona International Speedway.

About this match

The Daytona 500 is the most-watched annual NASCAR event and the centerpiece of Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 200-lap, 500-mile race on the 2.5-mile tri-oval has been NASCAR's season opener since 1982 and is widely considered the sport's biggest single race — its Super Bowl. Drivers fight for the Harley J. Earl Trophy, with previous winners enshrined among NASCAR's greats.

Speedweeks consists of qualifying day, the Bluegreen Vacations Duels qualifying races on the Thursday before the race, and Saturday's Xfinity Series race ahead of Sunday's Cup main event.

Storylines to watch

• Defending champion's title defense from 2026.
• Pole and front-row qualifying results that set the field.
• Multi-car alliances and superspeedway drafting strategies.
• Manufacturer battles among Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford.
• Rookies and crossovers from IndyCar and other series.

Past results

• 2026: Daytona 500 ran February 15 as the 68th edition.
• 2025: William Byron repeated as Daytona 500 champion.
• 2024: William Byron took his first Daytona 500.
• 2023: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won an overtime classic.
• 2022: Austin Cindric won as a rookie for Team Penske.

How to watch

The Daytona 500 broadcasts on FOX in the US, with international rights split across Sky Sports F1 / TNT Sports in the UK, Foxtel in Australia, and various regional partners. The race typically green flags around 14:30 ET on Sunday afternoon, which is 19:30 GMT, 20:30 CET, 01:00 IST (Monday), and 04:30 JST (Monday). NASCAR.com and the NASCAR app provide live timing, telemetry, and in-car cameras.

Related countdowns

For more 2027 motorsport events, see the Indianapolis 500 2027 countdown and the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2027 countdown. For NASCAR's 2026 opener, see the Daytona 500 2026 countdown.

FAQ

When is the 2027 Daytona 500? Sunday, February 14, 2027. Where is it run? Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. How can I watch? FOX in the US, with international partners; NASCAR.com and the NASCAR app handle live timing. How long is the race? 200 laps and 500 miles on the 2.5-mile tri-oval superspeedway.