How to Watch the NASCAR Xfinity 500 at Martinsville on DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
The NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET. NBC carries the race, and NASCAR's current TV listings identify HBO Max as the streaming option.
DIRECTV viewers should check their local NBC channel and the available DIRECTV options before race day. Local channel numbers and carriage vary by address and package.
Martinsville race viewing details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Race | Xfinity 500, NASCAR Cup Series |
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Scheduled broadcast time | 2 p.m. ET |
| Track | Martinsville Speedway, Virginia |
| TV | NBC, through the local affiliate where carried |
| Streaming | HBO Max, with eligible sports access |
Watch NBC on DIRECTV
Open your guide and search for the race by its full name. Confirm your package carries the local NBC station and check the actual program listing. If you use the DIRECTV app, availability depends on your account, device, location and streaming rights.
The scheduled television start is not a guarantee of the green-flag moment. Pre-race coverage, weather and on-track delays can affect timing. If you record the event, review your service's recording options and allow extra time where supported.
Streaming is separate from the channel listing
NASCAR's race-week listing names HBO Max alongside NBC. Confirm the current sports entitlement and supported device before subscribing. This guide does not assume a basic subscription includes every live sporting event, and it does not quote an unverified monthly price.
Keep the weekend events distinct
Martinsville also hosts other NASCAR series during the weekend. The Cup race is Sunday's event; the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race is a different Saturday program. Search the full series and race name when setting a recording so that a similarly named event does not replace the Cup broadcast.
Sunday follows the end of daylight saving time. Recheck manually set clocks, then confirm the live guide on race morning.
Check your package and local station lineup before ordering. For help comparing DIRECTV options at your address, call 1-855-690-9884.
Schedule and viewing details reviewed October 30, 2026. Times, channel availability and streaming terms may change.