What channel is racing on?
Channel numbers for the networks that carry racing in the US, by provider: DirecTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, cable, and live TV streaming.
The short answer: FS1 is channel 219 on DirecTV, 150 on Dish, and 83 (583 HD) on Verizon Fios. TNT is 245 on DirecTV and 138 on Dish. USA Network is 242 on DirecTV and 105 on Dish. FOX, NBC and The CW are local stations, so their numbers depend on your city, and Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox and Optimum numbers vary by market. Streaming services have no channel numbers at all; the networks sit in the live guide. For this week's channels by series, see how to watch.
Jump to a provider: DirecTV · Dish · Verizon Fios · Spectrum · Xfinity · Cox · Optimum · YouTube TV · Hulu + Live TV · Fubo · Sling TV · DirecTV Stream
Satellite and cable
channel numbers| Network | DirecTV | Dish | Verizon Fios | Spectrum | Xfinity | Cox | Optimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Local channel | Local channel | Local channel | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| FS1 | 219 | 150 | 83 (583 HD) | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| FS2 | 618 | 149 | 84 (584 HD) | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| NBC | Local channel | Local channel | Local channel | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| USA Network | 242 | 105 | 50 (550 HD) | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| TNT | 245 | 138 | 51 (551 HD) | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| truTV | 246 | 242 | 183 (683 HD) | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| The CW | Local channel | Local channel | Local channel | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
| ESPN | 206 | 140 | 70 (570 HD) | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market | Varies by market |
Live TV streaming
no channel numbersStreaming services do not use channel numbers. Included means the network is in the service's live guide; not carried means no plan includes it.
| Network | YouTube TV | Hulu + Live TV | Fubo | Sling TV | DirecTV Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Live guide | Live guide | Live guide | Sling Blue, select markets | Live guide |
| FS1 | Live guide | Live guide | Live guide | Sling Blue | Live guide |
| FS2 | Live guide | Live guide | Live guide | Sling Blue + Sports Extra | Choice package and up |
| NBC | Live guide | Live guide | Live guide, most markets | Sling Blue, select markets | Live guide |
| USA Network | Live guide | Live guide | Not carried | Sling Blue | Live guide |
| TNT | Live guide | Live guide | Not carried | Orange or Blue | Live guide |
| truTV | Live guide | Live guide | Not carried | Orange or Blue | Live guide |
| The CW | Live guide, most markets | Live guide, most markets | Live guide, many markets | Not carried | Live guide, many markets |
| ESPN | Live guide | Live guide | Live guide | Sling Orange | Live guide |
DirecTV
Satellite| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Local channel | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | 219 | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | 618 | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Local channel | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | 242 | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | 245 | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | 246 | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Local channel | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | 206 | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Channel numbers are the same nationwide; FOX, NBC and The CW are your local stations, so their numbers depend on your city. FS2 is in the Ultimate package and above. Source: DirecTV official channel lineup.
Dish
Satellite| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Local channel | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | 150 | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | 149 | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Local channel | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | 105 | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | 138 | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | 242 | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Local channel | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | 140 | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Channel numbers are the same nationwide; FOX, NBC and The CW are your local stations (channels 2-70), so their numbers depend on your city. Source: Dish official channel lineup.
Verizon Fios
Cable| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Local channel | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | 83 (583 HD) | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | 84 (584 HD) | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Local channel | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | 50 (550 HD) | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | 51 (551 HD) | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | 183 (683 HD) | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Local channel | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | 70 (570 HD) | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
The first number is SD, the number in parentheses is HD. FOX, NBC and The CW are your local stations, so their numbers depend on your city. Source: Verizon Fios official channel lineup.
Spectrum
Cable| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Varies by market | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Varies by market | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Varies by market | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Varies by market | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Varies by market | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Varies by market | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Spectrum numbers differ from city to city, so there is no single national number to print. Enter your ZIP in Spectrum's official lineup to get your exact channels. Source: Spectrum official channel lineup.
Xfinity
Cable| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Varies by market | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Varies by market | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Varies by market | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Varies by market | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Varies by market | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Varies by market | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Xfinity numbers differ from city to city, so there is no single national number to print. Xfinity's official lineup lookup gives your exact channels by address. Source: Xfinity official channel lineup.
Cox
Cable| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Varies by market | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Varies by market | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Varies by market | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Varies by market | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Varies by market | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Varies by market | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Cox numbers differ from city to city, so there is no single national number to print. Cox's official channel lineup page gives your exact channels by ZIP. Source: Cox official channel lineup.
Optimum
Cable| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Varies by market | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Varies by market | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Varies by market | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Varies by market | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Varies by market | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Varies by market | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Varies by market | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Optimum numbers differ from region to region, so there is no single national number to print. Optimum's official lineup gives your exact channels by ZIP. Source: Optimum official channel lineup.
YouTube TV
Live TV streaming| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Live guide | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Live guide | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Live guide | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Live guide | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Live guide | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Live guide | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Live guide | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Live guide, most markets | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Live guide | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Streaming services have no channel numbers; networks sit in the live guide and search. YouTube TV carries every network on this page, with The CW in most markets. Source: YouTube TV official channel lineup.
Hulu + Live TV
Live TV streaming| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Live guide | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Live guide | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Live guide | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Live guide | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Live guide | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Live guide | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Live guide | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Live guide, most markets | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Live guide | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Streaming services have no channel numbers; networks sit in the live guide and search. Hulu + Live TV carries every network on this page, with The CW in most markets. Source: Hulu + Live TV official channel lineup.
Fubo
Live TV streaming| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Live guide | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Live guide | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Live guide | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Live guide, most markets | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Not carried | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Not carried | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Not carried | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Live guide, many markets | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Live guide | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Fubo carries the FOX sports family and ESPN, and NBC local stations returned in June 2026 after a carriage dispute. It does not carry TNT or truTV, and USA Network (now a Versant channel) is not in the lineup, so Fubo alone misses the TNT stretch of the NASCAR Cup season and the Cup races on USA. Source: Fubo official channel lineup.
Sling TV
Live TV streaming| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Sling Blue, select markets | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Sling Blue | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Sling Blue + Sports Extra | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Sling Blue, select markets | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Sling Blue | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Orange or Blue | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Orange or Blue | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Not carried | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Sling Orange | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Sling splits its channels between two base plans: FS1, FS2 and USA Network are in Sling Blue, ESPN is in Sling Orange, and TNT and truTV are in both. FOX and NBC locals come with Sling Blue in select markets only, and Sling does not carry The CW. Source: Sling TV official channel lineup.
DirecTV Stream
Live TV streaming| Network | Channel | Racing on it |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | Live guide | Every IndyCar race, the early NASCAR Cup rounds, select NHRA events, and the MotoGP race at COTA. |
| FS1 | Live guide | NASCAR Cup, Trucks and practice, NHRA drag racing, IndyCar practice and qualifying, and MotoGP. |
| FS2 | Choice package and up | Overflow coverage: NASCAR and IndyCar practice and qualifying, MotoGP sessions, and NHRA qualifying. |
| NBC | Live guide | Late-season NASCAR Cup races and select IMSA events. |
| USA Network | Live guide | NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season, plus IMSA coverage. |
| TNT | Live guide | The five-race NASCAR Cup summer stretch. |
| truTV | Live guide | NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the TNT stretch. |
| The CW | Live guide, many markets | Every NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race. |
| ESPN | Live guide | Occasional support-series coverage; F1 left ESPN for Apple TV in 2026. |
Streaming services have no channel numbers; networks sit in the live guide and search. FS2 needs the Choice package or above; the rest of these networks are in every base package. Source: DirecTV Stream official channel lineup.
Streaming only, no channel
services without channel numbersThese services stream racing but are not TV channels, so they never have a channel number on any provider.
| Streaming service | Racing on it |
|---|---|
| Apple TV | Every F1 session, exclusive in the US from 2026. No channel number; it is a streaming app. |
| Peacock | Every IMSA race streams live, plus NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season and IndyCar content. |
| Prime Video | Five NASCAR Cup races in the early summer stretch, exclusive to Prime members. |
| HBO Max | Streams the TNT NASCAR Cup races live, plus NASCAR practice and qualifying coverage. |
| FOX One | Fox's streaming app: live FOX, FS1 and FS2, including IndyCar and NASCAR. |
| FloRacing | Dirt and grassroots racing: USAC, High Limit, Lucas Oil late models and more. |
| MotoGP VideoPass | Every MotoGP session live and on demand, direct from the series. |
| NHRA.tv | Every NHRA qualifying session and race, direct from the series. |
Channel questions
7 answersWhat channel is FS1 on DirecTV?
FS1 is channel 219 on DirecTV, the same number everywhere in the US. FS2 is channel 618; on DirecTV, FS2 is in the Ultimate package and above.
What channel is FS1 on Dish?
FS1 is channel 150 on Dish. FS2 is channel 149, right nearby.
What channel is truTV on DirecTV and Dish?
truTV is channel 246 on DirecTV and channel 242 on Dish. On Verizon Fios it is 183 (683 HD). truTV carries NASCAR Cup practice and qualifying during the summer TNT stretch.
What channel is USA Network on DirecTV?
USA Network is channel 242 on DirecTV, channel 105 on Dish, and 50 (550 HD) on Verizon Fios. USA carries NASCAR Cup races in the NBC half of the season.
Does Fubo have TNT or USA Network?
No. Fubo does not carry TNT or truTV, and USA Network is not in the Fubo lineup either, so Fubo alone misses the TNT summer stretch of the NASCAR Cup season and the Cup races on USA. Fubo does carry FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, The CW and ESPN.
What channel is F1 on?
There isn't one. From 2026, every Formula 1 session streams on Apple TV in the US; F1 is not on a cable or satellite channel.
Why is there no single channel number for Spectrum or Xfinity?
Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox and Optimum assign channel numbers city by city, so any single number would be wrong for most readers. Each provider's section above links to its official lineup lookup, which gives the exact number for your address.
Channel numbers and lineups checked October 2026 against each provider's published lineup, linked in every provider section above. Lineups change; confirm in your provider's guide before race day.