2025 Guide to Watching the NASCAR Xfinity Series on the CW: Practice, Qualifying, Races, and In-Car Cameras

What’s Happening?

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will be exclusively on the CW in 2025. This deal brings the Xfinity Series to one network with mobile and at-home viewing options. So, how do you watch all NASCAR on the CW has to offer?

  • In 2025, the CW will join several other providers for NASCAR coverage. However, the CW will join FOX as the second network to hold exclusive full-season broadcast rights to one NASCAR National series. Previously, FOX and NBC split Xfinity Series coverage from 2015 to 2024.
  • NASCAR on the CW has a sleek new design that stands out amongst the rest of the NASCAR landscape. Furthermore, the network opted for a fresh team, made up of play-by-play talent Adam Alexander along with analysts Jamie McMurray and Parker Kligerman.
  • The CW broadcasts full races as well as live practice and qualifying coverage, which is exclusively on the CW App. The network also has a pre-race show, NASCAR Countdown Live, which airs on the CW thirty minutes to one hour before the race.

How to watch Practice and Qualifying

In 2025, NASCAR Xfinity Series practice and qualifying is exclusive to streaming on the CW App for the entirety of the season.

Fans do not need a service provider to log in or create an account with the CW to watch practice and qualifying; they simply download the app and stream.

How to Watch on Raceday

You can watch NASCAR on the CW at home with an antenna or with cable or live TV streaming services like YouTube TV.

Unfortunately, the CW app cannot be used to watch races live. However, they are available via replay in an app one day after the race. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Fans watching at home can find the CW using the CW Channel Locator by entering their zip code. This locator uses your location to provide you with the antenna station and any available cable, dish, or streaming channels it would be on.

How to Watch NASCAR Countdown Live

NASCAR Countdown Live airs on the CW, which is the same principle as watching the race; however, Countdown Live airs on the CW roughly 30 minutes to one hour prior to the start of the race.

How to Watch in Car Cameras

The CW will air-select in-car cameras throughout the race weekend via the CW App. You can preview that weekend’s in-car cameras by going to the CW Sports tab and clicking on the NASCAR Xfinity Series icon.

2025 Xfinity Series on the CW Broadcast Schedule – All times E.T.

  • Saturday, February 15: Daytona: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 5 PM | Green flag at 5 PM
  • Saturday, February 22: Atlanta: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4:30 to 5 PM | Green flag at 5 PM
  • Saturday, March 1: COTA: NASCAR Countdown Live: 2 to 2:30 PM | Green flag at 2:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 8: Phoenix: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4:30 to 5 PM | Green flag at 5 PM
  • Saturday, March 15: Las Vegas: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 22: Homestead-Miami: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3:30 to 4 PM | Green flag at 4 PM
  • Saturday, March 29: Martinsville: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4:30 to 5 PM | Green flag at 5 PM
  • Saturday, April 5: Darlington: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3 to 3:30 PM | Green flag at 3:30 PM
  • Saturday, April 12: Bristol: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4:30 to 5 PM | Green flag at 5 PM
  • Saturday, April 19: Rockingham: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3 to 4 PM | Green flag at 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 26: Talladega: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3 to 4 PM | Green flag at 4 PM
  • Saturday, May 3: Texas: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 24: Charlotte: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 31: Nashville Superspeedway: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 14: Mexico City: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 21: Pocono: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3 to 3:30 PM | Green flag at 3:30 PM
  • Friday, June 27: Atlanta: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 5: Chicago Street Race: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3:30 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 12: Sonoma: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 19: Dover: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, July 26: Indianapolis: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 2: Iowa: NASCAR Countdown Live: 4 to 4:30 PM | Green flag at 4:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 9: Watkins Glen: NASCAR Countdown Live: 2:30 to 3 PM | Green flag at 3 PM
  • Friday, August 22: Daytona: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 30: Portland: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, September 6: World Wide Technology Raceway: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM

2025 Xfinity Series Playoffs Broadcast Schedule – All times E.T.

  • Friday, September 12: Bristol: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, September 27: Kansas: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3:30 to 4 PM | Green flag at 4 PM
  • Saturday, October 4: Charlotte Roval: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3:30 to 4 PM | Green flag at 4 PM
  • Saturday, October 11: Las Vegas: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, October 18: Talladega: NASCAR Countdown Live: 3:30 to 4 PM | Green flag at 4 PM
  • Saturday, October 25: Martinsville: NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 1: Phoenix (Championship Weekend): NASCAR Countdown Live: 7 to 7:30 PM | Green flag at 7:30 PM

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HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 20: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Samsara Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at Echo Park Speedway on February 20, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Rumor Mill: Are These the Top Candidates For Legacy Motor Club’s Expansion?

What’s Happening?

The NASCAR rumor mill is heating up as a new rumor suggests that a former series champion and an active NASCAR Cup Series driver could be in line to drive for Legacy Motor Club in 2027.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is well underway, while teams and drivers are still settling into their new lineups and seats, others are already prepping for next season.

Most expect the 2027 NASCAR Silly Season to be one of the wildest in years, with many major names on contract seasons, and top seats looking for new drivers.

One story that will likely carry through the 2026 season, and into the offseason, is Legacy Motor Club, which is expanding to three full-time cars in 2027 via the acquisition of a charter from Rick Ware Racing, which is currently leased to RFK Racing for their No. 60 entry.

While many storylines could stem from this transaction, one that is already playing out is LMC’s driver search, as the team looks to add a new face to their roster alongside drivers John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones.

Though we are nearly a year away from what would be the first race for this third car, per recent rumors, a few names are already emerging as top candidates.

What’s the Rumor?

Monday afternoon, a post from a well-known NASCAR rumor account made the rounds on social media, naming two drivers as possible options for LMC.

In their post, the user claimed that 23XI Racing’s Riley Herbst and Richard Childress Racing prospect Jesse Love were “early contenders” for the ride.

Of course, this is just a rumor, and even if they are possible candidates, things can change. However, both of these options come with their own storylines and questions.

What Do We Know?

The first thing that likely comes to mind when hearing this rumor is that both of these drivers would have to depart their current spots, something that most have suspected will happen by next season.

For Herbst, he is facing the impending promotion of top NASCAR prospect Corey Heim to full-time competition.

This year, Heim, the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, is racing part-time with 23XI Racing, with almost every rumor and blurb suggesting next year will be his first full-time season in NASCAR’s highest level.

While 2026 Daytona 500 Champion Tyler Reddick is reportedly on a contract season, most see Herbst as the clear weak link at 23XI, though, in the somewhat unlikely event Reddick were to jump ship, there could be a world where a spot opens for Heim without affecting Herbst.

Regarding Love, the reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion is in his third full-time year with RCR in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and, for some time now, has been rumored to be looking for a promotion, beyond his part-time Cup Series schedule.

This is not the first time Love and LMC have been tied together in the rumor mill, as in June 2025, when LMC was in the midst of a lawsuit to get their third charter by this season (something that never came to be), a report from Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports suggested there could be interest in Love as that third driver at LMC.

As of right now, Love has yet to score a full-time Cup Series ride. But there is a chance a slot opens in-house as RCR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch is on a contract year, a situation that could leave Love with a difficult decision between staying in a familiar spot or returning ot the Toyota camp.

But the biggest decision could come down to RCR, which, in the event Busch excels this year, could face deciding between a NASCAR legend and keeping their best prospect in some time.

Nonetheless, all of this is hypothetical, as the gears are just now turning on what could be a NASCAR Cup Series Silly Season for the ages.

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Keelan Harvick Signs With TOYOTA | Hamlin Calls Out Hocevar | Sheldon Creed, Corey Day, and More!

Denny Hamlin fires off on Carson Hocevar, Sheldon Creed finally gets his long-awaited breakthrough, and 13-year-old Keelan Harvick makes a massive career move. From sharp words on a podcast to a feel-good victory and a headline-grabbing development deal, this episode covers three very different stories that could all have long-term ripple effects.

  • What exactly did Denny Hamlin say about Carson Hocevar — and was he right?
  • Has Hocevar officially reset the “garage credit” he was building?
  • What does Sheldon Creed’s first win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series mean for his future?
  • And why is Keelan Harvick signing with Toyota Racing Development such a big deal?

There’s controversy, redemption, and a glimpse at the next generation all wrapped into one packed show. Some reputations are being tested, others are being rebuilt, and one young driver may have just taken the first major step toward the Cup Series.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 13, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

Elliott Sadler Returns to Racing

What’s Happening?

NASCAR veteran Elliott Sadler is set to return to competitive racing next month as he joins the SMART Modified Tour for their March 20 and 21 race weekend at South Boston Speedway.

This race will end a retirement from racing that began when Sadler last raced in NASCAR with Kaulig Racing during the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

While it is not a NASCAR-sanctioned race, the now 50-year-old will have his hands full as the SMART Modified Tour has a very competitive field of drivers.

Though Sadler may not be known for his exploits in Modified racing, he is familiar with South Boston Speedway. The Virginia native is a former track champion at the legendary 0.400-mile track, having won the track’s NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Division in 1995.

Sadler worked his way to the top of NASCAR in the late 1990s and early 2000s. But, unlike many drivers who came through the ranks at that time, such as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Ryan Newman, since stepping away from the sport, Sadler has not made a hobby of short track racing.

In a post to X following the announcement, Sadler credited Earnhardt with giving him the confidence to race again:

“Look @DaleJr… you made me feel like I can do it !!! So I’m doing it !! Back in the saddle again !! Bigger (literally) and better than ever!!!” — Elliott Sadler via X

The race weekend kicks off on March 20 with two practice sessions and a qualifying session. On track action will resume on Saturday, March 21, with a Last Chance Qualifier Race at 1 PM EST, and the feature race scheduled for that afternoon.

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