As the 2024 NASCAR season rolls on, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will begin to take shape. It’s one of the most interesting schedule releases in a long time with the introduction of the new media rights deal along with the potential to go international. Bookmark this page to keep track of all of the latest rumors and confirmed dates on the 2025 NASCAR schedule.
Per the newest media rights deal, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will be 36 points races plus the Clash and the All-Star Race. This brings the total to 38 Cup Series events in 2025, which has remained unchanged since the schedule expanded in 2001.
This year, three major questions remain unanswered. First off, will NASCAR go international, what to do with Southern California, and how will the media rights deal affect the schedule?
Fans are excited about the 2024 season, but anticipation for 2025 builds and builds as the season goes on. What does the future hold for NASCAR?
Confirmed Dates
These are all of the dates that have been confirmed either by NASCAR or by reporters surrounding NASCAR. This list will grow as the 2025 season rolls on.
Cup Series
February 16th: Daytona 500 (NASCAR announced both Daytona dates on February 26th)
May 18th: All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
*The Chicago Street Race enters the third year of a three-year contract in 2025, and it is contractually obligated to be held on the first weekend of July.
**The Southern 500 is traditionally held on Labor Day Weekend. While not officially confirmed, this date should not change, and this race could once again become the Playoff opener.
Truck Series
May 16th OR 17th: North Wilkesboro*
*North Wilkesboro announced the Truck Series would return during All-Star Weekend, but the specific date was not announced. Assumedly, it will be a Saturday show once again.
Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic published an article on the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. In it, he discussed all of the hottest rumors on the 2025 schedule. Here are the highlights of what Bianchi had to say, for all the details, check out the article above.
International Racing: NASCAR is likely to race in Mexico during the regular season, but, Canada is “50-50” at best for now.
The Clash: Bianchi says The Clash will not return to the LA Coliseum, and the current favorite is an unlikely one, Bowman-Gray Stadium
Richmond Loses a Date: To make room for Mexico on the 2025 schedule, the most likely track to lose a date is currently Richmond.
Southern California: Despite Steve Phelps verbally committing to a race in Southern California earlier this season, Bianchi reports that a race in Southern California in 2025 is “Unlikely”.
All-Star Race: Bianchi reports that North Wilkesboro will retain the All-Star Race
Championship Venue: Bianchi reports that NASCAR will return to Phoenix Raceway for the 2025 Championship race, but, beyond that, Homestead-Miami is reportedly lobbying to get the finale back in 2026.
NO Racing on Easter Sunday: Bianchi reports that NASCAR will not race on Easter Sunday in 2025, unlike what NASCAR has done in recent years. Bob Pockrass also claims this is the most likely move to accommodate Amazon’s first NASCAR race being the Coca-Cola 600.
Regular Season Finale Back at Daytona: With the 2024 schedule having a two-week break for the Olympics, NASCAR moved the regular season finale back one week. This changed the Regular Season Finale date, but, NASCAR seems keen on changing the venue back for 2025.
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There was some minor speculation amongst a few about the future. of NASCAR at COTA. Marcus Smith address that speculation over the weekend saying to Kevin Lyttle of Austin American-Statesman that SMI and NASCAR are “Planning” on returning to COTA in 2025. That was seemingly confirmed the following month as COTA is now taking renewals for NASCAR’s return in 2025.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggested on a recent episode of the Dale Jr Download that he believes Marcus Smith could drop the Roval. Many fans would love this change, as it would add another intermediate track to the 2025 schedule if they go back to the Charlotte oval.
Keep this page bookmarked for the latest 2025 schedule rumors and confirmations.
