Freeway Insurance 500 free livestream: How to watch NASCAR Cup Series today, TV, time

Chase Briscoe passes the start/finish line at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)AP Photo/Sam MorrisIf 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 Freeway Insurance 500 this afternoon. The race is scheduled to begin at 2 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. Kyle Larson will be a key racer to watch this afternoon, as he currently leads the competition with 2,367 points. He has only secured two wins this season, but he has 19 finishes inside the top 10. In his last race, Larson was able to finish in sixth place. If he performs similarly today, then Larson should remain atop the standings. Denny Hamlin will be another key racer to watch today, as he is second place in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. He is only trailing the top of the leaderboard by 49 points, so Hamlin will try to close the gap this afternoon. In his most recent race, Hamlin was able to secure fifth place. Notably, Hamlin has recorded a competition-high 21 finishes inside the top 10 this year. You can watch the NASCAR Cup Series for free online by using the five-day free trial offered by DIRECTV. If the free trial has been used, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Buffalo Bills-Las Vegas Raiders NFL game for free todayHow to watch Atlanta Falcons-Chicago Bears NFL game for free todayHow to watch Carolina Panthers-Philadelphia Eagles NFL game for free todayHow to watch Jacksonville Jaguars-Houston Texans NFL game for free todayHow to watch Nebraska-Oregon college football game for free tonight Thomas 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...