NASCAR O'Reilly Series races now available on ESPN Unlimited app

Starting in August, viewers can watch NASCAR O'Reilly Series races on the ESPN Unlimited app. This agreement allows fans to stream live events alongside the existing over-the-air broadcasts on The CW. The expansion aims to provide access to viewers who may not have a local CW affiliate or those who lack access to over-the-air television signals.

The initiative begins on August 4 with WWE NXT, followed by the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race from Iowa Speedway on August 8. While these races appear on the ESPN app, they will continue to air on The CW as well. The CW remains the primary broadcast home for the series through the 2031 season.

Practice and qualifying sessions will remain on The CW App for the remainder of 2026. These events will move to the ESPN Unlimited platform starting in 2027. This move reflects a shift in how professional racing series manage reach and digital accessibility for their growing fan base.

The series currently averages over a million viewers for races that occur without weather interruptions. By adding an ESPN Unlimited option, the broadcast partners hope to ensure that the audience remains steady regardless of local market limitations. This represents a pragmatic approach to content distribution for live motorsports.