rifan muazinNASCAR has officially released the complete broadcast schedule, including start times and network assignments, for its 2026 Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series seasons. This announcement follows the earlier confirmation of the 2026 race calendar in August, providing fans with crucial details for planning their race weekends well in advance. All times are designated as Eastern Standard Time (EST).
The premier NASCAR Cup Series will feature a robust schedule with nine points-paying night races. A notable addition to the calendar is the return of Chicagoland Speedway, which will host a Cup Series event under the lights. As anticipated, the distribution of races across broadcast partners indicates that the majority of events held by FOX will be televised on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), while races primarily broadcast by NBC will air on USA Network. This strategic placement aims to leverage the viewership strengths of each network and provide consistent viewing options for fans throughout the season.
The 2026 Cup Series season kicks off with the exhibition Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 1st at 8:00 PM EST on FOX. This is followed by the traditional Duels at Daytona on February 12th at 7:00 PM EST on FS1, serving as the prelude to the iconic Daytona 500 on February 15th, scheduled for a 2:30 PM EST start on FOX. The early season continues with races at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 22nd at 3:00 PM EST on FOX, and Circuit of the Americas on March 1st at 3:30 PM EST, also on FOX.
The schedule then moves to Phoenix Raceway on March 8th at 3:30 PM EST on FS1, followed by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15th at 4:00 PM EST on FS1. Darlington Raceway hosts a race on March 22nd at 3:00 PM EST on FS1, with Martinsville Speedway on March 29th at 3:30 PM EST, also on FS1, rounding out the initial slate of races before an Easter off-week.
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Following the off-week, racing resumes at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12th at 3:00 PM EST on FS1. The schedule then shifts to Kansas Speedway on April 19th at 2:00 PM EST on FOX, and Talladega Superspeedway on April 26th at 3:00 PM EST on FOX. Texas Motor Speedway is slated for May 3rd at 3:30 PM EST on FS1, followed by Watkins Glen International on May 10th at 3:00 PM EST on FS1. The All-Star Race will be held at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17th at 3:00 PM EST on FS1.
The marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for May 24th at 6:00 PM EST, marking a significant primetime event on Prime Video. This marks a shift for a major event to a streaming platform, indicating a growing trend in sports broadcasting. Nashville Superspeedway will host a night race on May 31st at 7:00 PM EST on Prime Video. The month of June sees races at Michigan International Speedway on June 7th at 3:00 PM EST on Prime Video, and Pocono Raceway on June 14th at 3:00 PM EST on Prime Video. San Diego hosts a Cup Series race on June 21st at 4:00 PM EST on Prime Video, followed by Sonoma Raceway on June 28th at 3:30 PM EST on TNT.
The highly anticipated return of Chicagoland Speedway to the Cup Series calendar is set for July 5th at 6:00 PM EST on TNT. Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts another event on July 12th at 7:00 PM EST on TNT, and North Wilkesboro Speedway returns on July 19th at 7:00 PM EST on TNT. The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is scheduled for July 26th at 2:00 PM EST on TNT. An off-week precedes the final stretch of the regular season.
The playoff picture begins to take shape with Iowa Speedway on August 9th at 3:30 PM EST on USA Network. Richmond Raceway hosts a race on August 15th at 7:00 PM EST on USA Network, followed by New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23rd at 3:00 PM EST on USA Network. The final regular-season race at Daytona International Speedway is scheduled for August 29th at 7:30 PM EST on NBC, a key broadcast for determining playoff berths.
The Cup Series playoffs commence with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 6th at 5:00 PM EST on USA Network. WWT Raceway (Gateway) hosts a playoff race on September 13th at 3:00 PM EST on USA Network, with Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19th at 7:30 PM EST on USA Network. Kansas Speedway on September 27th at 3:00 PM EST on USA Network, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 4th at 5:30 PM EST on USA Network, continue the playoff run. The Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL is set for October 11th at 3:00 PM EST on USA Network, and Phoenix Raceway on October 18th at 3:00 PM EST on USA Network, will host the championship race.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, formerly known as the Xfinity Series, will have its entire 2026 season broadcast on The CW. The season opener at Daytona International Speedway is on February 14th at 5:00 PM EST. Subsequent races include Atlanta on February 21st at 5:00 PM EST, Circuit of the Americas on February 28th at 3:00 PM EST, and Phoenix on March 7th at 7:30 PM EST. The series will also visit Las Vegas on March 14th at 5:30 PM EST, Darlington on March 21st at 5:30 PM EST, and Martinsville on March 28th at 3:30 PM EST. Rockingham Speedway makes an appearance on April 4th at 2:30 PM EST, followed by Bristol on April 11th at 7:30 PM EST, and Kansas on April 18th at 7:00 PM EST. Talladega Superspeedway is scheduled for April 25th at 4:00 PM EST, with Texas Motor Speedway on May 2nd at 3:30 PM EST. Watkins Glen International on May 9th at 4:00 PM EST, Dover Motor Speedway on May 16th at 4:00 PM EST, and Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23rd at 5:00 PM EST, round out the May schedule. Nashville Superspeedway hosts a race on May 30th at 7:30 PM EST. Pocono Raceway on June 13th at 4:00 PM EST, San Diego on June 20th at 5:00 PM EST, and Sonoma Raceway on June 27th at 5:30 PM EST, continue the summer swing. Chicagoland Speedway hosts on July 4th at 5:30 PM EST, with Atlanta on July 11th at 7:00 PM EST. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is on July 25th at 4:00 PM EST. Iowa Speedway on August 8th at 5:00 PM EST, leads into the latter part of the season, with Daytona International Speedway on August 28th at 7:30 PM EST. Darlington Raceway on September 5th at 7:30 PM EST, WWT Raceway on September 12th at 7:30 PM EST, and Bristol Motor Speedway on September 18th at 7:30 PM EST, are key playoff races. The series concludes its regular season with Las Vegas on October 3rd at 7:30 PM EST, Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL on October 10th at 4:00 PM EST, Phoenix Raceway on October 17th at 7:30 PM EST, Talladega Superspeedway on October 24th at 3:30 PM EST, Martinsville Speedway on October 31st at 4:00 PM EST, and Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 7th at 5:00 PM EST.
The Craftsman Truck Series schedule features a mix of FS1 and FOX broadcasts. The season begins at Daytona International Speedway on February 13th at 7:30 PM EST on FS1. Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts on February 21st at 1:30 PM EST on FS1, followed by St. Petersburg on February 28th at 12:00 PM EST on FOX. Darlington Raceway on March 20th at 7:30 PM EST on FS1, and Rockingham Speedway on April 3rd at 4:30 PM EST on FS1, continue the early season. Bristol Motor Speedway on April 10th at 7:30 PM EST on FS1, Texas Motor Speedway on May 1st at 8:00 PM EST on FS1, and Watkins Glen International on May 8th at 4:30 PM EST on FS1, are also on the slate. Dover Motor Speedway on May 15th at 5:00 PM EST on FS1, Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22nd at 7:30 PM EST on FS1, and Nashville Superspeedway on May 29th at 8:00 PM EST on FS1, mark the late spring races. Michigan International Speedway on June 6th at 1:30 PM EST on FS1, and San Diego on June 19th at 7:00 PM EST on FS1, continue the summer schedule. Lime Rock Park on July 11th at 1:00 PM EST on FS1, and North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18th at 12:30 PM EST on FS1, are notable events. Indianapolis Raceway Park hosts on July 24th at 8:00 PM EST on FS1. Richmond Raceway on August 14th at 7:30 PM EST on FS1, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22nd at 1:30 PM EST on FS1, precede the playoff races. Bristol Motor Speedway hosts a playoff event on September 17th at 8:00 PM EST on FS1, with Kansas Speedway on September 26th at 1:00 PM EST on FS1. The Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL is on October 9th at 5:00 PM EST on FS1, and Phoenix Raceway on October 16th at 7:30 PM EST on FS1. Talladega Superspeedway on October 23rd at 4:00 PM EST on FS1, Martinsville Speedway on October 30th at 6:00 PM EST on FS1, and Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 6th at 7:30 PM EST on FS1, conclude the Craftsman Truck Series season.
This comprehensive schedule provides fans with a clear roadmap for the 2026 NASCAR season, detailing when and where to catch all the action across its three national touring series. The expanded use of streaming platforms like Prime Video and the continued presence on established networks like FOX, FS1, USA, NBC, and The CW, reflect the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting and NASCAR’s commitment to reaching its diverse fanbase.
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