All Confirmed Dates on the 2026 NASCAR Schedule (So Far)

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What’s Happening?

As we roll into the 2025 NASCAR season, rumors and confirmations for the 2026 NASCAR National Series Schedules will start to make the rounds. Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest news and rumors on the 2026 NASCAR schedule.

  • Traditionally, the NASCAR Cup Series schedule consists of 36-point races plus the Clash and the All-Star Race, bringing the total to 38 Cup Series events. The schedule size has remained unchanged since expanding in 2001.
  • This schedule tracks confirmed dates from tracks, NASCAR, or insiders. Furthermore, it features a rumor section to update you on the latest schedule information.
  • These weekends are assumed via precedent from the 2025 schedule. Should NASCAR announce a weekend change or even removal, we will update accordingly.

Confirmed Dates

2026 NASCAR Cup Series
  • Sunday, February 1: Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium or in Brazil**
  • Sunday, February 15: 68th Daytona 500*
  • Sunday, February 22:
  • Sunday, March 1:
  • Sunday, March 8:
  • Sunday, March 15:
  • Sunday, March 22:
  • Sunday, March 29:
  • Sunday, April 5:
  • Sunday, April 12:
  • Saturday, April 19:
  • Sunday, April 26:
  • Sunday, May 3:
  • Sunday, May 10:
  • Sunday, May 17:
  • Sunday, May 24: 67th Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway*
  • Sunday, May 31:
  • Sunday, June 7:
  • Sunday, June 14:
  • Sunday, June 21:
  • Saturday, June 27:
  • Sunday, July 5:
  • Sunday, July 12:
  • Sunday, July 19:
  • Sunday, July 26:
  • Sunday, August 2:
  • Sunday, August 9:
  • Saturday, August 15:
  • Saturday, August 22:
  • Sunday, August 30:
  • Sunday, September 6: 77th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway*
  • Saturday, September 12:
  • Sunday, September 20:
  • Sunday, September 27:
  • Sunday, October 4:
  • Sunday, October 11:
  • Sunday, October 18:
  • Sunday, October 25:
  • Sunday, November 1: Homestead-Miami Speedway***

2026 Xfinity Series
  • Saturday, February 14: Daytona*
  • Saturday, February 21:
  • Saturday, February 28:
  • Saturday, March 7:
  • Saturday, March 14:
  • Saturday, March 21:
  • Saturday, March 28:
  • Saturday, April 4:
  • Saturday, April 11:
  • Saturday, April 18:
  • Saturday, April 25:
  • Saturday, May 2:
  • Saturday, May 23: Charlotte*
  • Saturday, May 30:
  • Saturday, June 13:
  • Saturday, June 20:
  • Friday, June 26:
  • Saturday, July 4:
  • Saturday, July 11:
  • Saturday, July 18:
  • Saturday, July 25:
  • Saturday, August 1:
  • Saturday, August 8:
  • Friday, August 21:
  • Saturday, August 29:
  • Saturday, September 5:
  • Friday, September 11:
  • Saturday, September 26:
  • Saturday, October 3:
  • Saturday, October 10:
  • Saturday, October 17:
  • Saturday, October 24:
  • Saturday, October 31: Homestead-Miami Speedway***

2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
  • Friday, February 13: Daytona*
  • Saturday, February 21:
  • Friday, March 13:
  • Friday, March 20:
  • Friday, March 27:
  • Friday, April 10:
  • Friday, April 17:
  • Friday, May 1:
  • Saturday, May 9:
  • Saturday, May 16:
  • Friday, May 22: Charlotte*
  • Friday, May 29:
  • Saturday, June 6:
  • Friday, June 19:
  • Saturday, June 27:
  • Friday, July 24:
  • Friday, August 7:
  • Friday, August 14:
  • Saturday, August 29: Darlington*
  • Thursday, September 10:
  • Saturday, September 19:
  • Friday, October 2:
  • Friday, October 16:
  • Friday, October 23:
  • Friday, October 30: Homestead-Miami Speedway***

*These are traditional dates surrounding holidays or traditional race dates. If the dates or weekends are changed, we will update these.

**There are long-running rumors that the Bowman Gray Stadium contract for the Clash is three years. However, insiders, such as Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, suggest that the race could shift to Brazil in 2026.

***Exact weekend yet to be confirmed

Rumors and News

Apr. 2025: Homestead-Miami Speedway to Host NASCAR’s 2026 Championship Weekend

According to Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, Homestead-Miami Speedway will host NASCAR’s 2026 Championship weekend. This will be part of the new rotating Championship model often hinted at by NASCAR.

Apr. 2025: No Chicago in 2026?

According to Jordan Bianchi of the Athletic, a 2026 edition of the Chicago Street Race is looking increasingly unlikely. Though a decision has yet to be made, there is growing sentiment in the NASCAR garage area that “it may be time to conclude the partnership.”

Mar. 2025: Montreal in Play for 2025

During Las Vegas Race weekend, a report from a French-Canadian newspaper, Le Journal de Québec, made waves in the NASCAR Community. This report claims that Montréal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is in negotiations with NASCAR for a return in 2026 and 2027. Should the deal pan out, it implies the Craftsman Truck and Xfinity Series will race at the 2.71-mile circuit in 2026, followed by a NASCAR Cup Series date in 2027.

Feb. 2025: No 2026 COTA Deal Yet

According to Jordan Bianchi of the Athletic, despite all parties interested in returning NASCAR to COTA in 2026, there is still no deal for the track to be on the 2026 NASCAR schedule. However, most expect the track to be on the 2026 calendar.

Feb. 2025: New International Race for 2026?

Following rumors that the preseason Clash could move to Brazil in 2026, Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reported in February that NASCAR is expected to return the clash to Bowman Gray Stadium. In exchange, NASCAR could hold a preseason exhibition race in a foreign country to help mitigate costs.

Feb. 2025: O’Donnell: Rotating Championship Venues “Is Going to Be Really Important” for NASCAR

In a Feb. 12 debut episode of NASCAR’s Hauler Talk Podcast, NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell, among other comments, stated, “a rotation is what the fans want.” He also stated that oval tracks, not superspeedways, would be ideal for this setup. These remarks are in line with those made by O’Donnell and Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal in December 2024.

Feb 2025: Brazil Still Interested in 2026 Clash

Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal suggested during the 2025 Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium that the race could still move to Brazil in 2026. There are rumors, however, from those who purchased BGS tickets that the contract is three years.

Dec 2024: NASCAR Exploring Several Tracks For Season Finale

According to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell says the sport is open to rotating championship weekend locations in the future. While this is not the first mention of changing spots, it is the first reference to a non-permanent host track for the race.

Nov. 2024: NASCAR Exploring Several Tracks For Season Finale

During NASCAR’s State of the Sport Press Conference, NASCAR officials listed off several options to host the season finale following 2026. These tracks were Charlotte, Darlington, Homestead, and Las Vegas. All of these tracks are intermediate tracks, something fans have asked for.

From 2024: San Diego Replacing Chicago in 2026?

As part of NASCAR’s search for the next street race, Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reported in August that the sport could turn to San Diego for 2026. San Diego would fill the Southern California void in the NASCAR schedule. However, there has been little word about this schedule change since the initial report.

From 2024: Brazil Wants NASCAR in 2026

Following an August meeting with NASCAR officials, rumors circulated that Brazil is interested in hosting the Clash in 2026. However, rumor is that Bowman Gray Stadium, the new host of the Clash, has a three-year contract to host the event.

From 2024: Homestead Wants Finale Back

This rumor will circle throughout 2025. Homestead-Miami Speedway, the original host of the NASCAR season finale, wants the finale back. While NASCAR may return to Phoenix, expect to hear this throughout the season.

Keep this page bookmarked for the latest 2026 schedule rumors and confirmations.

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