The latest IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026 schedule features a packed weekend from January 22-25 promising non-stop competition across multiple classes.
Transitioning seamlessly into the core weekend schedule, Thursday marks the initial ramp-up with IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Practice 1 followed by Qualifying in the afternoon and Practice 2 in the evening.
The final practice will happen on Friday mid-morning before Saturday heralds the green flag for the Rolex 24 at 1:40 p.m. ET, with Peacock, YouTube and IMSA TV providing comprehensive 24-hour race coverage up to Sunday—bolstered by NBC’s broadcast window from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Full IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026 schedule
| Date | Session | Local time (UTC-5) | CET | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | Free Practice 1 | 10:05 – 11:35 | 16:05-17:35 | – |
| Jan 22 | Qualifying | 14:10 – 15:25 | 20:10-21:25 | Peacock, YouTube, IMSA TV |
| Jan 22 | Free Practice 2 | 18:15 – 19:45 | 00:15-01:45 | – |
| Jan 23 | Free Practice 3 | 11:05 – 12:20 | 17:05-18:20 | – |
| Jan 24 | Rolex 24 Race | 13:40 (+1) | 19:40 (+1) | Peacock, YouTube, IMSA TV, NBC News |
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