How to watch the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona live: Schedule and options

In 2025, the 24 Hours of Daytona will celebrate its 63rd edition at the renowned Daytona International Speedway in Florida. This IMSA championship event is one of the most important races in endurance motorsport. The race will take place from January 23 to 26, with several options to follow all the action on television and online platforms worldwide.

2025 24 Hours of Daytona Schedule

• Preliminary sessions (Florida local time - EST):
• Thursday, January 23:
  • Free Practice 1: 16:05 - 17:35
  • Qualifying: 20:10 - 21:40
• Friday, January 24:
  • Free Practice 2: 00:30 - 02:00
  • Free Practice 3: 17:20 - 18:20
• Race start:
• United States (EST - Florida local time): 13:40 hours (Saturday, January 25)
• Spain: 19:40 hours (Saturday, January 25)
• Argentina and Chile: 15:40 hours
• Venezuela and Bolivia: 14:40 hours
• Colombia and Peru: 13:40 hours
• Mexico: 12:40 hours
• Brazil: 15:40 hours
• United Kingdom: 18:40 hours
• Japan: 03:40 hours (Sunday, January 26)
• Australia (Sydney): 05:40 hours (Sunday, January 26)
• India: 00:10 hours (Sunday, January 26)

Broadcast Options

Free Streaming for All

If you don't have a paid service, IMSA.tv and the official IMSA YouTube channel (IMSAOfficial) are the best options to enjoy the entire race for free. Both platforms offer live streaming of all sessions, including the full race, with IMSA Radio commentary, providing global access to this significant event.

Latin America

• Television: DSports Motor on channels 614 (SD) and 1614 (HD).
• Fox Sports 3: Partial coverage in Mexico.
• Streaming: D GO, DSports Motor's streaming platform, requires a subscription.

United States

• Television: Partial coverage on NBC with additional coverage on USA Network.
• Streaming: Peacock offers full coverage of the race.
• Free Streaming: IMSA.tv and the official IMSA YouTube channel (IMSAOfficial).

Canada

• Television: REVTV will broadcast the race.

Europe

• Spain: IMSA.tv will stream all sessions, including the full race, for free.
• Other European countries:
• Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland: Viaplay.
• Netherlands: VodafoneZiggo with Dutch commentary.
• France: AutoMotoTV.
• Germany: Motorvision TV.

Other Regions

• U.S. Military: The American Forces Network (AFN) will offer coverage in over 174 territories and 140 military vessels worldwide.
• Where there is no TV coverage: IMSA.tv and YouTube (IMSAOfficial) will stream all sessions live.

Circuit Information

The Daytona International Speedway, with a length of 5.7 kilometers and 12 corners, includes the oval with a chicane known as the "Bus Stop." This circuit has hosted the 24 Hours of Daytona since 1962 and also hosts notable events like the Daytona 500 from NASCAR.

Important note: Although IMSA.tv and the IMSA YouTube channel are designed to offer global coverage, there may be geographical restrictions in certain countries due to broadcasting agreements. We recommend verifying availability in your region before the event to ensure access.