How to watch the 2026 Music City Grand Prix without cable
Fox has the IndyCar race from Nashville Superspeedway on July 19, with several live-TV streamers carrying the broadcast.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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The 2026 Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix is set for Sunday, July 19, with the IndyCar race scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET from Nashville Superspeedway, according to Rolling Stone.
Fox will carry the race on TV. For viewers without cable, Rolling Stone lists several streaming options that include Fox or Fox One: DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo and Fox One.
The race arrives right after the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, giving sports fans a packed Sunday handoff from soccer to open-wheel racing.
Who is racing in Nashville?
Rolling Stone names Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global and Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as key contenders to watch, identifying them as series points leaders.
Josef Newgarden, the Nashville native who won last year’s Music City Grand Prix, is also expected on the track for Team Penske, according to the report. Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing is another driver to watch, with Rolling Stone identifying him as the historic lap leader at Nashville Superspeedway.
Streaming options for Fox coverage
Rolling Stone’s streaming guide breaks down five ways to watch the race without a traditional cable package. Free trial availability varies by service, and prices listed in the report may depend on plan, market and promotional timing.
DirecTV: Rolling Stone says DirecTV carries Fox in multiple packages, including MySports, MyNews and larger Signature packages. Plans with Fox start at $44.99 a month, and the service offers a five-day free trial, according to the report.
YouTube TV: YouTube TV includes Fox in all plans, Rolling Stone reports. The service offers a free trial ranging from five to 21 days. Pricing is listed as $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 a month after that.
Sling: Sling is listed by Rolling Stone as the lowest-priced live-TV streaming option carrying Fox, with plans starting at $19.99 a month. The report says Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
Fubo: Fubo’s packages include channel lineups of up to 300-plus channels, according to Rolling Stone. The guide lists pricing at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 a month afterward, and says Fubo does not offer a free trial as of publication.
Fox One: Fox One will stream Fox programming, including the Music City Grand Prix, Rolling Stone reports. The service costs $19.99 a month and offers a three-day free trial.
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This story draws on original reporting from Rolling Stone.