What’s Happening?

Throughout 2026, NASCAR will announce dates for its 2027 schedule. Though the sport drops the full schedule in bulk, tracks will be announced prior to the 2027 NASCAR National Series schedules being released in full. For the dates announced throughout the 2026 season, this article will place them on the calendar to provide a clearer view of the upcoming season.

• Traditionally, the NASCAR Cup Series schedule consists of 36-point races, plus the Clash and the All-Star Race, totaling 38 Cup Series events. The schedule size has remained unchanged since its expansion in 2001.
• This article tracks confirmed dates from tracks, NASCAR insiders, or NASCAR itself. Furthermore, the bottom of the article features a rumor and news section to update you on the latest schedule information.
• Some of these weekends are assumed via precedent from the 2026 schedule. Should NASCAR announce a weekend change or even removal of these traditional race dates, we will update accordingly.
• Even if tracks are announced, these plans can change as the season moves forward. It is essential to note that nothing is finalized until NASCAR releases the official 2027 schedule, which is expected to occur in the coming fall.

Confirmed Dates for All Three National Series

Key:

• A Bold Title indicates a confirmed race date.
• A ^ represents a race run on a traditional weekend, such as the Southern 500. Any race with a ^ is yet to be confirmed, but has a history of being held on a traditional race weekend; this could change, and the article will be updated should this occur.
• Of course, some races will be held on Saturday, Friday, and Thursday. For now, each series weekend is labeled by its usual weekday of racing (Sunday for Cup, Saturday for OAP Series, and Friday for Trucks). When NASCAR announces the official date, this placeholder date will be adjusted for accuracy.
• Finally, this schedule spans a broad range of dates based on the 2026 schedule. Due to the Daytona 500 being moved back a week, the schedule will see some shakeups. For example, some weekends will be off, while others may occur before the start of the actual season.
• This article will be updated throughout the 2026 season.

2027 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule:

• Sunday, February 7, 2027:
• Thursday, February 18, 2027: Duels at Daytona*
• Sunday, February 21, 2027: 69th Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway
• Sunday, February 28, 2027:
• Sunday, March 7, 2027:
• Sunday, March 14, 2027:
• Sunday, March 21, 2027:
• Sunday, March 28, 2027:
• Sunday, April 4, 2027:
• Sunday, April 11, 2027:
• Sunday, April 18, 2027:
• Sunday, April 25, 2027:
• Sunday, May 2, 2027:
• Sunday, May 9, 2027:
• Sunday, May 16, 2027:
• Sunday, May 23, 2027:
• Sunday, May 30, 2027: 68th Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway^
• Sunday, June 6, 2027:
• Sunday, June 13, 2027:
• Sunday, June 20, 2027:
• Sunday, June 27, 2027:
• Sunday, July 4, 2027:
• Sunday, July 11, 2027:
• Sunday, July 18, 2027:
• Sunday, July 25, 2027:
• Sunday, August 1, 2027:
• Sunday, August 8, 2027:
• Sunday, August 15, 2027:
• Sunday, August 22, 2027:
• Sunday, August 29, 2027:
• Sunday, September 5, 2027: 78th Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway^
• Sunday, September 12, 2027:
• Sunday, September 19, 2027:
• Sunday, September 26, 2027:
• Sunday, October 3, 2027:
• Sunday, October 10, 2027:
• Sunday, October 17, 2027:
• Sunday, October 24, 2027:
• Sunday, October 31, 2027:
• Sunday, November 7, 2027:
• Sunday, November 14, 2027:

2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule:

• Saturday, February 20, 2027: NASCAR OAP Series at Daytona International Speedway*
• Saturday, February 27, 2027:
• Saturday, March 6, 2027:
• Saturday, March 13, 2027:
• Saturday, March 20, 2027:
• Saturday, March 27, 2027:
• Saturday, April 3, 2027:
• Saturday, April 10, 2027:
• Saturday, April 17, 2027:
• Saturday, April 24, 2027:
• Saturday, May 1, 2027:
• Saturday, May 8, 2027:
• Saturday, May 15, 2027:
• Saturday, May 22, 2027:
• Saturday, May 29, 2027:
• Saturday, June 5, 2027:
• Saturday, June 12, 2027:
• Saturday, June 19, 2027:
• Saturday, June 26, 2027:
• Saturday, July 3, 2027:
• Saturday, July 10, 2027:
• Saturday, July 17, 2027:
• Saturday, July 24, 2027:
• Saturday, July 31, 2027:
• Saturday, August 7, 2027:
• Saturday, August 14, 2027:
• Saturday, August 21, 2027:
• Saturday, August 28, 2027:
• Saturday, September 4, 2027:
• Saturday, September 11, 2027:
• Saturday, September 18, 2027:
• Saturday, September 25, 2027:
• Saturday, October 2, 2027:
• Saturday, October 9, 2027:
• Saturday, October 16, 2027:
• Saturday, October 23, 2027:
• Saturday, October 30, 2027:
• Saturday, November 6, 2027:
• Saturday, November 13, 2027:

2027 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule:

• Friday, February 19, 2027: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway*
• Friday, February 26, 2027:
• Friday, March 5, 2027:
• Friday, March 12, 2027:
• Friday, March 19, 2027:
• Friday, March 26, 2027:
• Friday, April 2, 2027:
• Friday, April 9, 2027:
• Friday, April 16, 2027:
• Friday, April 23, 2027:
• Friday, April 30, 2027:
• Friday, May 7, 2027:
• Friday, May 14, 2027:
• Friday, May 21, 2027:
• Friday, May 28, 2027:
• Friday, June 4, 2027:
• Friday, June 11, 2027:
• Friday, June 18, 2027:
• Friday, June 25, 2027:
• Friday, July 2, 2027:
• Friday, July 9, 2027:
• Friday, July 16, 2027:
• Friday, July 23, 2027:
• Friday, July 30, 2027:
• Friday, August 6, 2027:
• Friday, August 13, 2027:
• Friday, August 20, 2027:
• Friday, August 27, 2027:
• Friday, September 3, 2027:
• Friday, September 10, 2027:
• Friday, September 17, 2027:
• Friday, September 24, 2027:
• Friday, October 1, 2027:
• Friday, October 8, 2027:
• Friday, October 15, 2027:
• Friday, October 22, 2027:
• Friday, October 29, 2027:
• Friday, November 5, 2027:
• Friday, November 12, 2027:

*These dates are assumed based on tradition, with the NASCAR OAP Series racing the night before the Daytona 500, and the Craftsman Truck Series racing on the Friday before. Furthermore, the Duels have occurred on the Thursday before the 500 since 2014. All of these dates are subject to change and will be updated if any changes occur.

Rumors and News

From 2025: October 2025: NASCAR Moves the Daytona 500 for 2027

The 2027 Daytona 500 will be held on February 21, 2027, to avoid conflict with Super Bowl LXI, which will be held on February 14, 2027. Although this was the first confirmation of an official race date for 2027, dates for the Duel races, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, and the Craftsman Truck Series race were not announced. It is easy to assume they will maintain the Thursday (18th), Friday (19th), and Saturday (20th) slots of Speedweek.

From 2025: July 2025: Mexico Off 2026 Schedule; Could Return in 2027

According to a Jul. 30 report from Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, NASCAR will not return to Mexico City in 2026. However, as there are fewer scheduling conflicts in 2027, the sport could opt to return. In exchange for Mexico City, NASCAR is likely to add Chicagoland to the 2026 schedule.

From 2025: July 2025: Chicago Street Race Will Not Return in 2026; Could Return in 2027

According to NASCAR, the Chicago Street Circuit will not return in 2026, with the sport looking to find a new date for the race to return as soon as 2027.

From 2025: April 2025: Homestead-Miami Speedway to Host NASCAR’s 2026 Championship Weekend; Could Change in 2027

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, which will likely see a new track host the season finale in 2027.

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