How to Watch IMSA Sports Car Racing in 2026
If you want to watch IMSA sports car racing end-to-end in 2026 — every hour of the Rolex 24, Sebring and Petit Le Mans — there's really one answer: Peacock. NBC's broadcast network and its relaunched NBCSN channel show windows and highlights, but Peacock is where the full races live.
The short answer
NBC Sports carries IMSA's WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2026 across three platforms: NBC (broadcast network), Peacock (streaming), and NBCSN (NBC Sports' newly relaunched 24/7 linear network). Peacock is the home of the championship — it streams flag-to-flag live coverage of every race, plus qualifying and all the support series. NBC and NBCSN show only select live windows. (Note: USA Network is not part of IMSA's 2026 coverage.)
The endurance classics — Peacock is the only full view
- Rolex 24 At Daytona (Jan 24–25): NBC airs the start and the finish; Peacock streams all 24 hours flag-to-flag, plus exclusive qualifying.
- 12 Hours of Sebring (March 21): Peacock has the full race; NBCSN simulstreams the closing portion.
- Petit Le Mans (Oct 3): NBC airs the opening hours, NBCSN the finish — but only Peacock has the entire 10-hour race.
The pattern is consistent: if you want to watch a whole endurance race, you want Peacock.
Peacock — what it costs
You'll want Peacock Premium ($10.99/mo or $109.99/yr) — that's the tier that streams the WeatherTech races. Premium Plus ($16.99/mo or $169.99/yr) removes most ads. For complete IMSA coverage, this single subscription is the must-have, and it also carries every support series.
The support series
All of IMSA's undercard is on Peacock too: the Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Lamborghini Super Trofeo and Mustang Challenge. If you follow the support paddock, Peacock covers all of it in one place.
Free and cable options
- Antenna (free): the 15+ hours on the NBC broadcast network — including the Rolex 24 start/finish, Long Beach, Detroit, VIR, the Indianapolis round and the Petit Le Mans opener — are free over the air.
- Cable / pay-TV login: you can also stream the races in full on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app with a TV-provider login.
Quick reference
| Every race, flag-to-flag | Peacock (Premium, $10.99/mo) |
| Broadcast windows | NBC (free w/ antenna) |
| Simulstream windows | NBCSN |
| Rolex 24 / Sebring / Petit Le Mans (full) | Peacock |
| Support series | Peacock |
For the exact schedule and start times of every 2026 IMSA race and support round in your local zone, see our full IMSA schedule.
Last verified July 2026. Prices and coverage windows can change — confirm at IMSA.com and peacocktv.com. Sources include the NBC Sports press release and IMSA's domestic-coverage page.
