Time and live streaming information for the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico….
The inaugural Viva México 250 — the NASCAR Cup Series’ first points race outside the U.S. since 1958 — takes place this Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City .
**Race start (green flag):**
– 3 p.m. ET (U.S. Eastern Time)
– 2 p.m. CT (Mexico City local time)
– 8 p.m. WAT (Nigeria time: Addis → Lagos = UTC+1)
**Pre-race schedule (ET):**
– Cup Series garage opens: 11:30 a.m. ET
– Drivers’ meeting: 1:45 p.m. ET
– Driver introductions: 2:15 p.m. ET
– Broadcast feed begins: around 2 p.m. ET
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Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video (U.S.): Exclusive live stream access — you can sign up for a 30-day free trial
– Coverage includes pre-race segments from ~2 p.m. ET and commentary by Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Steve Letarte .
Radio: Coverage via MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio .
International TV:
– Mexico: Canal 5 (TelevisaUnivision) & Fox Sports 3
– Canada: TSN
– Europe and beyond: DAZN, Viaplay, Fox Sports Australia, etc.
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Stream Highlights
AI-powered “Burn Bar” on Prime Video displays real-time fuel usage throughout the race — first used in Mexico City coverage .
100 laps (≈241 miles) around a high-altitude 2.429-mile, 15-turn road course — green flag around 3:23 p.m. ET .
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What to Watch
Time (WAT) Event
18:00–19:00 Pre-race coverage begins
19:15 Driver intros
20:00 Race starts – viva México!
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✅ Summary
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Race Start: 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. WAT
Streaming: Prime Video (with free trial)
TV (Mexico): Canal 5 / Fox Sports 3
Radio: MRN / SiriusXM
If you’re in Nigeria, Prime Video is your best bet—just set an alarm for 7 p.m. WAT to tune in by 7:15, and enjoy the live coverage starting at 8 p.m. Let me know if you’d like help setting reminders or finding streams!
