2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season Preview
Date: January 3, 2026
Broadcast: NBC, 3:00 PM ET
The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season kicks off with a dedicated preview show airing on NBC, providing a compelling look ahead to the highly anticipated 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona. This special marks NBC’s third production focused on the IMSA series, following successful previews of the 2025 season and the championship finale at Motul Petit Le Mans.
The broadcast will feature commentator Leigh Diffey, lead analyst Calvin Fish, and veteran pit reporter Matt Yocum, who will engage audiences with exclusive interviews from top drivers and teams gearing up for the challenges of the upcoming season.
NBC and Peacock will deliver over 160 hours of IMSA coverage this season, including comprehensive live streaming of every race and qualifying session in the United States via Peacock. In addition, NBC will air free-to-air broadcasts covering the start and finish of the Rolex 24, scheduled for January 24 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM ET, and January 25 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.
As the season approaches, teams and fans alike prepare for another electrifying chapter in sports car racing.
