Watch NASCAR Races Live on Amazon Prime Video Now

NASCAR fans will see a new way to watch some of their favorite races next year, as Amazon Prime Video begins streaming a portion of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The partnership puts five key races exclusively on Prime Video this season.

The first streamed event is set for May 25, with the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway, starting at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. After Charlotte, NASCAR action continues on Prime with races at Nashville Superspeedway on June 1, Michigan International Speedway on June 8, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City on June 15, and Pocono Raceway on June 22.

This marks a shift from familiar TV partners like FOX Sports and NBC, as the new media deal brings Amazon aboard along with TNT Sports. While FOX Sports will continue to show the Daytona 500, the All-Star Race, and other major events, Prime Video grabs the spotlight for a handful of important races midseason.

Practice and qualifying sessions for these races will also be available on Prime Video leading up to the main events, except for marquee races still under FOX’s coverage. To watch these races, fans need an Amazon Prime subscription. For more details on NASCAR’s broadcasting history, you can explore the NASCAR official website.

New subscribers can try Prime Video’s 30-day free trial, which allows full access to all of NASCAR’s featured coverage during the summer. Setting up is straightforward—just sign up for Prime, confirm your details, and browse directly to the NASCAR page on Prime Video to find live race streams at the scheduled times.

Besides the live broadcasts, Prime Video will offer replays, key highlights, and the ability to pause, rewind, or fast-forward during the races. The television production for these events will feature familiar faces for NASCAR watchers.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte, and Adam Alexander will lead the broadcast team, using more than 70 cameras and new features to capture every moment. One unique aspect will be Prime’s “double-box” view, which shows both race action and commercials at once so fans won’t miss a lap. For insights into how streaming is changing sports broadcasting, check out this Pew Research Center report.

While estimates show that nearly 75% of U.S. households have access to Amazon Prime, some fans might need time to adjust if they’ve only watched on cable or traditional TV. NASCAR leaders believe the move is necessary to reach new and younger viewers who already use streaming services for sports.

Amazon Prime already streams NFL games and brings experience from other major events, which should help deliver a reliable product on race day. Viewers can use a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, tablets, phones, and computers. For a deeper dive into streaming technology, visit HowStuffWorks.

Most current devices will stream in high definition, with races offered in full HD and HDR at 60 frames per second for better quality. If problems emerge—like slow streaming or trouble finding a race—fans can check their device’s compatibility and internet speed.

This new streaming agreement is important for NASCAR’s growth. With exclusive coverage and supporting features, Amazon Prime Video is set to become a big part of the sport for many viewers starting in 2025. For more on the future of sports media, explore Harvard’s Shorenstein Center.

Fans should mark their calendars for the five races and prepare for a different but accessible race day experience as the Cup Series adapts to a fast-changing media landscape.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.