NASCAR Charlotte Spring Race TV schedule: Where to watch, free live stream

NASCAR arrives at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, for the four action-packed races culminating in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 25. It’s the first of two trips to the Charlotte race course during the 2025 NASCAR Season.

There will be televised practices and qualifying races throughout the weekend leading up to the Coca-Cola 600, but the main event itself is a streaming exclusive this time. Charlotte’s Spring Race weekend includes racing events for the ARCA Menards Series (General Tire 150), the NASCAR Truck Series (North Carolina Education Lottery 200) and the NASCAR Xfinity Series (BetMGM 300) along with the NASCAR Cup Series.

NASCAR’s 2025 Charlotte Spring Race Televised Schedule

Friday, May 23

Truck Series Practice, 3:35 p.m. on FS2 | STREAM

Truck Series Qualifying, 4:40 p.m. on FS2 | STREAM

ARCA Menards General Tire 150, 6 p.m. on FS1 | STREAM

NASCAR Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250, 8:30 p.m. on FS1 | STREAM

Saturday, May 24

Xfinity Series Practice, 11:05 p.m. on The CW | STREAM

Xfinity Series Qualifying, 12:10 p.m. on The CW | STREAM

Cup Series Practice, 1:30 p.m. on Prime Video

Cup Series Qualifying, 2:40 p.m. on Prime Video

NASCAR Xfinity Series Bet MGM 300, 4:30 p.m. on The CW | STREAM

Sunday, May 25

NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600, 6 p.m. on Prime Video

Where to watch the Coca-Cola 600, all Spring Race events

For the first time this season, the NASCAR Cup Series airs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for the Coca-Cola 600, and all related practice and qualifying events.

This makes for some amount of frustration for NASCAR fans, who will need a minimum of a live TV streaming service, like DirecTV (free trial) and a Prime Video (free trial) subscription in order to watch the complete weekend schedule.

Fans can also catch FS1 and FS2-televised events with Sling and fuboTV.

What to know about the Charlotte Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway, located in Concord, North Carolina, is a cornerstone of NASCAR racing. Established in 1959 by Bruton Smith, the 1.5-mile quad-oval track hosts both the Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America Roval 400 each year. The facility has evolved over the years, adding features like a massive HD video screen and a road course known as the Ten Tenths Motor Club, which opened in October 2024.

In recent NASCAR Cup Series events at Charlotte, Christopher Bell secured victory in the rain-shortened 2024 Coca-Cola 600, leading 90 laps for Joe Gibbs Racing. Brad Keselowski and William Byron finished second and third, respectively.

Looking ahead to the 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600, the race promises to be a test of endurance and strategy. Kyle Larson is attempting the rare “Double,” aiming to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

Teams will need to carefully manage tire wear and fuel strategy, as the abrasive nature of the Charlotte track can lead to increased pit stops and impact race outcomes. With a strong lineup of drivers and the challenges of a 600-mile race, the 2025 Coca-Cola 600 is set to be a thrilling event for NASCAR fans.

Can I bet on the Coca-Cola 600?

Yes, you can bet on NASCAR from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.

Kyle Larson is once again favorite to win the race at +550 on DraftKings, despite his busy weekend schedule. Chris Bell is at +700 thanks to his status as defending champion, and last week’s win at the All-Star Race.