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The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are heating up as drivers prepare for today’s Bass Pro Shops night race. After last week’s chaotic race at Go Bowling at The Glen, the playoff standings have changed, leading to an exciting race tonight.
Today’s race is the third and final stop in the Round of 16. Find out how and when to watch the Bass Pro Shops Night Race NASCAR Cup Series, even if you don’t have cable.
How and When to Watch the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race
The Bass Pro Shops Night Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). The race will air on USA Network and stream on Sling and the platforms presented below.
How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race Without Cable
While most cable packages include USA Network, it’s easy to watch NASCAR in 2024 if USA Network isn’t included in your cable tv subscriptionor if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require a internet service provider.)
Sling: The Cheapest Way to Watch NASCAR Without Cable
If you don’t have cable TV that includes USA Network, one of the most economical ways to stream tonight’s race is via a Sling subscriptionThe streamer offers access to all four channels broadcasting NASCAR this season, as well as local ABC affiliates (where available) with its Blue Tier plan.
The Sling Blue plan normally costs $45 per month, but the streamer is currently offering 50% off the first month of any price tier, so you’ll pay just $22.50. (Some shoppers are getting an introductory offer of $25 off the first month of Sling, though your experience may vary.) If you want to add ESPN, you can upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which currently costs $30 for the first month and $60 after that. You can learn more by hitting the button below.
Main features of the Sling Blue level:
- There are 42 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox, FS1, and US affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage, perfect for recording all of NASCAR’s biggest moments this season.
Watch NASCAR in 2024 for Free with Fubo
Live TV streaming service Fubo offers the same premium programming you can get from your local cable provider at a fraction of the price. The streamer is a sports fan’s dream given the sheer volume of live sporting events you can watch on it.
Fubo is offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off your first month of service, so there’s never been a better time this year to sign up. You’ll be able to watch all of today’s best college football games and all of Tomorrow’s Best NFL Games risk-free. Once you subscribe, you can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer.
Fubo packages also include access to NFL games on your local CBS channel, Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox,” “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN, and every game on NFL Network. There are also plenty of channels for NCAA college football fans, including SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and ESPNU.
Main features of Fubo:
- There are no contracts with Fubo. You can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier ($49.99 for the first month, $79.99 thereafter) includes more than 200 channels, including channels not available on some other live TV streaming services.
- Upgrade to 4K resolution with the Elite package with Sports Plus ($69.99 for the first month, $99.99 for subsequent months). It offers 299 channels, including NFL RedZone.
- Fubo also offers live soccer matches from MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and international matches.
- All levels now feature unlimited cloud-based DVR recording.
- You can watch on up to 10 screens at once with any Fubo plan.
- Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Watch NASCAR Races on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch tonight’s race with Hulu + Live TV. The package includes access to 90 channels, including Fox and FS1, NBC and USA. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every Cup Series race on every network with Hulu + Live TV, and don’t miss nearly every live NFL game next season, exclusive live regular-season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated Good Morning Football) and more. With Hulu + Live TV, you’ll get live local network affiliate programming without the high price of a cable subscription.
Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Schedule
Below is the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoff schedule. All times are Eastern Time.
- September 21: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, 7:30 p.m. (USA)
Round of 16 of the qualifiers
- September 29: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, 3:00 p.m. (USA)
- October 6: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 2 p.m. (NBC)
- October 13: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, 2 p.m. (NBC)
Round of 16 of the qualifiers
- October 20: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
- October 27: At Homestead-Miami Speedway, 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
- November 3: XFINITY 500 at Martinsville Speedway, 2 p.m. (NBC)
Championship
- November 10: At Phoenix Raceway at 3:00 p.m. (NBC)
