Cook Out Southern 500 free livestream: How to watch NASCAR Cup Series today, TV, schedule

Team Penske driver Joey Logano (22) laps Garage 66 driver Josh Bilicki (66) at the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Richmond Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)AP Photo/Robert SimmonsIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe NASCAR Cup Series continues today, as racers compete in the Cook Out Southern 500. The race is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. CT on USA Network. Fans can watch this race for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Denny Hamlin currently sits atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings with 2,100 points. He has secured 17 finishes inside the top 10 this year, which is tied for the most in the competition. Hamlin also has the second-most wins in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. In his last appearance, Hamlin finished in 11th place to earn 26 points.Ryan Blaney is only 25 points behind Hamlin for first place in the standings, so Blaney will be another key racer to watch this afternoon. Blaney also has 17 finishes inside the top 10 this season, which highlights his consistency on the track. However, Blaney is coming off an underwhelming performance. In his last race, Blaney did not finish for the third time this year. Fans can watch the Cook Out Southern 500 for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Washington-Washington State college football game for free todayHow to watch Arsenal-Chelsea Premier League match for free todayHow to watch Manchester United-Everton Premier League game for free todayPirelli Italian GP free livestream: How to watch F1 race today, TV, scheduleCalifornia-UCLA free livestream: How to watch college football tonight, TV, scheduleThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...