What Channel Is NASCAR on SiriusXM Radio

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Channel 90 is SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the dedicated channel for NASCAR talk and race coverage. You can listen on a compatible SiriusXM radio or through the SiriusXM app if your subscription includes access. Here’s how to tune in, find scheduled race coverage, and check what’s wrong if the channel won’t play.

What You Can Hear on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio offers NASCAR programming 24/7, including talk, analysis, and race coverage. It is a dedicated NASCAR channel, not an uninterrupted feed of live racing.

That distinction matters on race day: hearing a discussion program doesn’t necessarily mean you have the wrong station. The scheduled broadcast determines when race coverage begins.

How to Listen to NASCAR on SiriusXM

Choose your listening method based on the equipment and connection you have.

Listening Method What You Need
Satellite radio A compatible SiriusXM receiver and a subscription that includes NASCAR Radio
Streaming The SiriusXM app or web player, an internet connection, and a subscription that includes access to the channel

Step 1: Open SiriusXM and Check Your Access

  1. On a satellite receiver: Select the audio source.
  2. For streaming: Open the SiriusXM app or web player and sign in to your account.
  3. Confirm that your subscription includes NASCAR Radio for your chosen listening method.

An active subscription does not automatically mean every channel is included.

Step 2: Select NASCAR Radio and Start Listening

  1. On your satellite radio, tune to channel 90. In the app or web player, search for SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and select the live channel.
  2. Start playback if your device requires it.
  3. Check that the display identifies the channel as SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and that audio is playing.

In the app, select the live channel rather than a recorded show or clip if you want to hear what is airing now.

How to Check Live NASCAR Race Coverage

For a particular race, use SiriusXM’s live sports listings to confirm the event, broadcast time, and assigned channel. Match the listing to the race you want, not just to the word “NASCAR,” and check the displayed time zone.

Avoid assuming that a television start time is also the radio broadcast’s start time. Plan to listen for prerace coverage as well as the race itself.

If talk programming is playing when you expected racing, check SiriusXM’s live sports listings for the event, broadcast time, and assigned channel before changing channels or troubleshooting your receiver.

If NASCAR Radio Is Missing or Won’t Play

The next action depends on what your device displays:

  • The channel is missing or marked unavailable: Check your account’s included channels for that radio or streaming plan. If NASCAR Radio is included but remains inaccessible, contact SiriusXM support with the device type and exact on-screen message. After access is restored, select the live channel and confirm playback.
  • The satellite receiver shows a signal error: A blocked satellite signal is a reception problem, not a different NASCAR channel assignment. With the vehicle parked somewhere with a clear view of the sky, select the channel again and check for audio.
  • The app opens but audio won’t start: Confirm that your internet connection works and that you are signed in to the intended account. Close and reopen the app, select the live channel, and try playback again.

Once the correct channel is playing, save it as a preset or favorite if your device supports that feature. Then plan ahead for the next race.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NASCAR Channel Different on Sirius and XM?

In the current SiriusXM lineup, NASCAR Radio is channel 90. Look for the channel named SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where Can I Find the Latest NASCAR News?

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio is the NASCAR-focused option for news discussion and analysis. Choose its live programming for what is airing now, and check the dates on recorded segments before treating them as current updates.

What Channels Are Available on SiriusXM in 2026?

There isn’t one channel lineup that applies to every SiriusXM subscription; availability varies by package and listening setup. Open the current Channel Guide on SiriusXM’s website and set your listening preferences to match your radio or streaming device.

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Matthew Yates

Matthew Yates is the voice behind Earth Repair Radio, a site dedicated to making the world of radio clear and approachable. His journey began through community service and emergency broadcasting, where he learned how vital reliable communication can be when other systems fail. With vocational training in communications and years of hands on experience,

Matthew combines technical know how with a gift for simplifying complex ideas. From car radios to ham licensing and modern subscription services, he writes with clarity and warmth, helping readers understand radio not as jargon, but as a living connection in everyday life.