How to watch NASCAR COTA race, TV channel, live stream on Sling

USA Today03-03-2025

How to watch NASCAR COTA race, TV channel, live stream on Sling
The first weekend in March means the NASCAR season is full speed ahead.
Sunday, NASCAR's best are just outside of Austin at the Circuit of The Americas for the first road course race of the season. That means drivers will make a variety of turns, different than the continuous oval tracks at Daytona and Atlanta.
Connor Zilisch won Saturday's Xfinity Series race, and now will look to pull off the unlikely back-to-back win in his NASCAR Cup Series debut.
Standing in his way are all of NASCAR's best including Shane van Gisbergenm William Byron, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and more.
Here is everything you need to know in order to watch Sunday's Texas NASCAR action.
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NASCAR COTA race TV channel
Sunday's race will be broadcast on FOX, which is available to watch live on both of Sling's most popular TV packages, Sling Blue and Sling Orange.
How to stream NASCAR COTA race
You can stream the entirety of the Echo Park Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR race on Max. Max is available to stream with Sling. Get your first month of Sling for 50% off right now and get $5 off per month after that when you sign up for the Sling Blue and Max bundle. Your first month of Sling Blue and Max add-on will start at $37.49 (normally $62.98) and includes access to the Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand.
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What time is NASCAR COTA race
The 228-mile race is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET, 2:30 p.m. local time.
COTA Sunday schedule
There is so much more than just racing action on Sundays at a NASCAR event. See below for the full event schedule.
9:30 a.m. - Parking lots open
10:30 a.m. - Trams begin running
11:30 a.m. - Gates open, Fan Zone open
11:40 a.m. - Ryan Blaney Appearance with Boogie Storm
11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. & 2 p.m. - Swifty Swine Pig Races
1 p.m. - NASCAR Legends Michael Waltrip & Kyle Petty Appearance Provided by EchoPark Automotive
1-3:15 p.m. - Fan Track Pass Access
1:05-1:40 p.m. - Chase Briscoe (1:05 p.m.), Chase Elliott (1:15 p.m.) & Justin Haley (1:30 p.m.) Q&A Session
1:15 & 2:30 p.m. - High-Flying Pages Performance
1:30 p.m. - Neon Prophets Performance
1:45 p.m. - Pre-race concert by Corey Kent
2:30 p.m. - Boogie Storm Performance
2:45 p.m. - Funkanometry Performance
3:05 p.m. - Driver introductions
3:30 p.m. - EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Series Race
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Live sports on Sling TV
Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Blue, the total cost of your first month would be just $31 and includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and many more sports channels.
In addition, unlike some other cord-cutting streaming services, Sling actually carries TNT, TBS, TruTV and other Warner Bros. and Discovery owned networks. This means you will have full access to the the NBA season, March Madness, and so much more with the click of a button.
How much does Sling with Max cost?
Sling TV has several add-on packages that allow you to customize your at-home streaming experience with more sports, movies and entertainment. Get your first month of Sling for 50% off right now and get $5 off per month after that when you sign up for the Sling Blue and Max bundle. Your first month of Sling Blue and Max add-on will start at $37.49 (normally $62.98) and includes access to the Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand. Prices will vary depending on other add-ons and offers you select. Below, we break down the differences between Sling Orange and Sling Blue.
What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?
Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.
Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $25.50.
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