NASCAR is making history this weekend in Mexico City—and fans across North America won’t want to miss a second of it. The NASCAR Cup Series will host a points-paying race outside the United States with the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. This international debut is part of a packed, three-day schedule that includes Xfinity Series action and two races from the NASCAR Mexico Series.
Whether tuning in from the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, here’s how fans can follow every moment of this historic weekend.
Main Event: How to Watch the Viva Mexico 250
The spotlight event, the Viva Mexico 250, takes place on Sunday, June 15, with the green flag at 3:00 p.m. ET. Fans in the United States can stream the race live on Prime Video, which is the exclusive broadcaster for this Cup Series debut in Mexico. Prime Video will also air both Cup Series practice sessions on Friday and qualifying on Saturday.
If fans already have a Prime Video subscription, there’s no extra cost to watch. If not, a 30-day free trial is available, which can give fans access to all weekend events. Be sure to check region for availability, especially if tuning in from outside the U.S.
Cup Series Broadcast Schedule:
Friday, June 13
1:05 p.m. ET – Cup Practice 1 (Prime Video)
3:00 p.m. ET – Cup Practice 2 (Prime Video)
Saturday, June 14
12:00 p.m. ET – Cup Qualifying (Prime Video)
Sunday, June 15
3:00 p.m. ET – Viva Mexico 250 (Prime Video)
Xfinity and NASCAR Mexico Series: TV & Streaming Breakdown
It’s not just the Cup Series in action. Fans of the NASCAR Xfinity Series can catch Saturday’s Chilango 150, which starts at 4:30 p.m. ET and airs live on The CW Network in the United States. Xfinity practice and qualifying sessions will stream on The CW App earlier in the weekend.
Adding to the diversity of the race weekend are two feature races from the NASCAR Mexico Series: the Ricardo Rodríguez 120 on Friday and the Pedro Rodríguez 100 on Saturday. These races are available for free on the NASCAR México Series YouTube channel, making them easily accessible to both local and international fans.
Xfinity Series Broadcast Schedule:
Friday, June 13
2:05 p.m. ET – Practice 1 (CW App)
3:30 p.m. ET – Practice 2 (CW App)
Saturday, June 14
10:30 a.m. ET – Qualifying (CW App)
4:30 p.m. ET – Chilango 150 (CW Network)
NASCAR Mexico Series Streaming:
Friday, June 13
4:30 p.m. ET – Ricardo Rodríguez 120 (YouTube)
Saturday, June 14
1:45 p.m. ET – Pedro Rodríguez 100 (YouTube)
🌎 What Fans Need to Know About Time Zones and Access
All broadcast times are listed in Eastern Time (ET). For viewers tuning in from other time zones:
Central Time (CT): Subtract 1 hour
Mountain Time (MT): Subtract 2 hours
Pacific Time (PT): Subtract 3 hours
Mexico City local time: Same as Central Time
If fans watching from Canada, both Prime Video and The CW App are available, though The CW Network may vary by region and provider. For Mexico-based viewers, the YouTube stream of the NASCAR Mexico Series is best bet for free content, while the Cup and Xfinity races may require VPN access or cable providers that offer U.S. network access.
Those without access to CW or Prime Video in their region can explore free trials, or follow along via NASCAR’s Race Center on its official website for live leaderboard updates and lap-by-lap coverage.
News in Brief: How to Watch NASCAR in Mexico City Race
This weekend’s event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez isn’t just another race—it’s a major milestone. With the Viva Mexico 250 marking the NASCAR Cup Series’ first points event outside the U.S. since 1958, and with the Xfinity Series and NASCAR Mexico Series adding to the international flavor, the stage is set for a weekend fans won’t forget.
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