NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen today: Broadcast details, including time, TV channel, and free live stream options.
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will take to the track at the Watkins Glen International for the Mission 200. Here's a guide to help you choose the best streaming service to catch all the action.
The Race and Participants
The Mission 200 at The Glen will start at 3 p.m. ET and feature a stellar lineup of drivers. Connor Zilisch, currently leading the NASCAR Xfinity Series points with 772 points, will be joined by Justin Allgaier, Alex Labbe, Thomas Annunziata, Austin Green, Justin Bonsignore, Nick Leitz, Mason Maggio, Brad Perez, Ryan Truex, CJ McLaughlin, Greg Van Alst, Caesar Bacarella, Jordan Anderson, Myatt Snider, Logan Bearden, Kasey Kahne, Patrick Staropoli, Will Rodgers, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Jake Finch, David Starr, Dawson Cram, Jesse Iwuji, Carson Ware, Sage Karam, Vicente Salas, JJ Yeley, Lavar Scott, Preston Pardus, Jack Perkins, Andre Castro, Tyler Tomassi, Baltazar Leguizamón, Ruben Rovelo, and more.
Streaming Options
For watching the Mission 200 at The Glen, the primary differences between streaming DirecTV and fuboTV relate to channel offerings, price, and device access.
DirecTV Stream (MySports package)
- Price: Approximately $69.99/month plus taxes
- Channel Availability: Includes Turner networks (TNT/TBS), ESPN, FS1, and more
- Regional Sports: Limited, select markets only
- DVR: Included, limits vary
- Streaming Devices: Multiple streams, details vary
- 4K Streaming: DIRECTV 4K Live available (specifics on NASCAR races vary)
fuboTV
- Price: Pro plan - $84.99/month, Elite plan - $94.99/month (regional sports network fees may apply)
- Channel Availability: 220+ (Pro), 290+ (Elite) channels including regional sports networks, major sports channels, and niche sports networks
- DVR: Unlimited Cloud DVR storage (recordings kept for 9 months)
- Streaming Devices: Up to 10 home streams plus 2-3 mobile streams simultaneously
- 4K Streaming: Select live events on the Elite plan
If you're looking for the most complete sports channel selection, including regional sports and extensive DVR options for race day, fuboTV’s Pro or Elite plan may be more advantageous. If price is more important and you want focused sports coverage that still includes the necessary NASCAR broadcast channels, DirecTV Stream MySports provides a competitive and slightly cheaper option.
Note that DirecTV offers a free trial and starts at $86.99 per month after the trial, while fuboTV starts at $54.99 per month and does not offer a free trial.
Broadcast Information
The race will be broadcast on The CW. If you have the appropriate package including Turner networks (TNT/TBS), both services will stream the event live.
[1] fuboTV Channel Lineup
[2] DirecTV Stream Channel Lineup
[3] fuboTV vs. DirecTV Stream: Which is Better?
[4] How to Watch the Mission 200 at The Glen NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
The Grand-Prix style auto-racing event, the Mission 200 at The Glen, featuring drivers like Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, and many more, is scheduled for August 9, 2025, at the Watkins Glen International. To catch all the racing action, you can choose between streaming services like DirecTV and fuboTV, with fuboTV offering the most comprehensive sports channel selection for a more advantageous viewing experience.
If you prioritize price and a focused sports coverage that includes the necessary NASCAR broadcast channels, DirecTV Stream MySports could be a competitive, slightly cheaper option. However, if you're interested in the most complete sports channel selection, including regional sports and extensive DVR options for race day, fuboTV’s Pro or Elite plan might be more suitable.
