How to watch Rolex 24 at Daytona: Start time, full TV and live stream schedule for IMSA opener

How to watch the entire 24-hour sports car race this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

Although the official start to the NASCAR season is still a couple weeks away, big things are happening at Daytona International Speedway this weekend with the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Also known as 24 Hours of Daytona, it’s an international sports car endurance race and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener, starting Saturday afternoon. And the 24-hour event is filled with racing superstars, including NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott and Austin Dillon, along with IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon, Simon Pagenaud, HĂ©lio Castroneves and Alexander Rossi.

The Rolex 24 at Daytona begins Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Driver turned NBC Sports broadcaster Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in the booth as the lead analyst for the broadcast team, which also includes Leigh Diffey and Steve Letarte. Additionally, Townsend Bell and A.J. Allmendinger will be both part of the broadcast when they’re not turning laps on the track.

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However, with a race this long, the TV schedule can get a little complicated and difficult to keep track of, so we’re here to help. Here’s how to watch the Rolex 24 at Daytona in the U.S. with a complete list of times and channels.

How to watch Rolex 24 at Daytona on Saturday, January 30

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET — NBC

4:30 – 8 p.m. ET — NBCSN

8 – 11 p.m. ET — NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

11 p.m. – midnight ET — NBCSN

How to watch Rolex 24 at Daytona on Sunday, January 31

Midnight – 3 a.m. ET — NBCSN

3 – 6 a.m. ET — NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

6 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET — NBCSN

2 – 4 p.m. ET — NBC

Per IMSA, those outside the U.S. can watch all 24 hours at IMSA.com, and the whole race can also be streamed on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.

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