The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will officially make its streaming debut in the summer of 2026 through a partnership between the CW and ESPN.
The partnership, announced Wednesday (April 29) will allow the series, along with all other properties covered by CW Sports, to be streamed on the ESPN App. It’s the first time anything covered by the network in the sports realm will be available for streaming since the inception of CW Sports in 2023.
“Joining forces with ESPN is a monumental next step in the evolution of CW Sports,” Brad Schwartz, President, The CW Network, said in a release. “The CW now offers more than 800 hours of premium live sports per year. This agreement extends the reach of CW Sports and enables us to capture audiences across the best of broadcast and the best of streaming, ensuring fans can access live CW Sports wherever they are and on whatever device they prefer.
“This new partnership will allow us to connect seamlessly with our audiences everywhere—from football and basketball to motorsports, professional wrestling, bowling, bull riding, and much more to come as CW Sports continues its exciting march forward.”
The exact release date has yet to be announced but the expected timeframe is the summer of this year.
The CW is the home of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series through the end of the 2031 season. The ESPN App will be a joint destination for the series for the foreseeable future once its coverage of The CW launches later this year.
