NASCAR Cup Series free livestream: How to watch Enjoy Illinois 300 today, TV, time

Denny Hamlin (11) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)AP Photo/Derik HamiltonIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe NASCAR Cup Series will continue today, as racers compete in the Enjoy Illinois 300 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. Denny Hamlin currently sits atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings, as he possesses 2,135 points. He enters the Enjoy Illinois 300 with the second-most wins this season, so he will look to continue his success today. In his most recent race, Hamlin was only able to secure 18th place. Christopher Bell rocketed up the standings last week, as he moved up four places. He is currently second place in the standings and only trails Hamlin by 12 points. Bell enters the Enjoy Illinois 300 with four DNFs, which is tied for second-most at the competition. However, Bell is coming off an incredible performance. He was able to secure his first win of the year during last week’s race. You can watch the Enjoy Illinois 300 race 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 Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders NFL game for free todayHow to watch Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings NFL game for free todayHow to watch Alexander Zverev-Ben Shelton US Open Men’s Singles Final for free todayHow to watch Buffalo Bills-Houston Texans NFL game for free todayHow to watch Atlanta Falcons-Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game for free todayThomas 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...