Daytona 500 2027 Start Time & Date

Start time and TV to be announced

The 2027 Daytona 500 is on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for Sunday, 21 February 2027. NASCAR announces green-flag times and TV networks closer to the season, so this page shows the race day now and no invented times. Once they’re out, it shows the start in your timezone, like our live NASCAR pages already do.

About race 1

Race: Daytona 500
Track: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida
Race 1 of 36 in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series
Last time: the 2026 Daytona 500, won by Tyler Reddick

Planning ahead? See the full NASCAR Cup 2027 schedule, the current NASCAR schedule in your timezone, or what’s racing this weekend.

Daytona 500 2027 — FAQ

When is the Daytona 500 2027?

The 2027 Daytona 500 is on Sunday, 21 February 2027 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It's race 1 of 36 on the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.

What time does the Daytona 500 2027 start?

NASCAR hasn't announced the 2027 start times or TV networks yet; they come out closer to the season. This page shows the green flag in your timezone as soon as they do.

Where is the Daytona 500 2027 held?

At Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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2027 schedule last verified 9 October 2026. Source: NASCAR's 2027 Cup Series schedule (released 26 August 2026) as published by Jayski, cross-checked against Heavy.com. Start times and TV aren’t announced yet. Unofficial; not affiliated with NASCAR.

Daytona 500 2027 start time