With four races to go before the Chase begins, NASCAR’s television schedule has officially shifted to NBC Sports for the rest of the 2026 season. FOX carried the opening 14 races, followed by five races on Amazon Prime Video and another five on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
From this point onward, every remaining race, including the 10-race Chase, will air across NBC and USA Network. Three of the final four regular-season races will be shown on USA Network, while the Daytona regular-season finale will air on NBC.
During the Chase, USA Network will carry the first seven races before NBC broadcasts the final three races at Talladega, Martinsville, and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Cable/Satellite options
Fans with a cable or satellite subscription can watch every USA Network race through their television provider or by signing into the USA Network app using their provider credentials.
Some of the major cable and satellite providers that offer USA include DIRECTV, DISH Network, Xfinity HD, and Spectrum.
Live TV Streaming options
For viewers who have moved away from traditional cable, USA Network is also available through several live TV streaming services like Fubo: Includes USA Network in standard channel packages with sports-focused tiers.
Cable/Satellite options
NBC will televise four Cup Series races this season, including the regular-season finale at Daytona and the final three Chase races. Those races will also be available to stream on Peacock.
Cable and satellite customers can watch NBC through local affiliate stations carried by providers such as Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum, DIRECTV, and DISH Network.
Live TV Streaming options
Fans without cable can stream NBC on Peacock or by logging in to NBC.com or the NBC Sports App using credentials from a participating cable, satellite, or live TV streaming provider.
Every NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session during the second half of the season continues to air simultaneously on truTV and HBO Max.
Fans can watch truTV through traditional providers such as DIRECTV, DISH Network, Xfinity, and Spectrum, with all varying by market.
Live streaming is also available through DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Fubo. Fans choosing HBO Max can watch every session with either the Standard ($18.49/month) or Premium ($22.99/month) subscription, both of which include the B/R Sports add-on at no extra cost.
NBC will broadcast four Cup Series races during the remainder of the season:
| Date | Time (ET) | Track | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Daytona International Speedway | NBC / Peacock |
| Oct. 25 | 2:00 p.m. ET | Talladega Superspeedway | NBC / Peacock |
| Nov. 1 | 2:00 p.m. ET | Martinsville Speedway | NBC / Peacock |
| Nov. 8 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Homestead-Miami Speedway | NBC / Peacock |
USA Network will carry the remaining 10 races on the 2026 schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Track | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Iowa Speedway | USA |
| Aug. 15 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Richmond Raceway | USA |
| Aug. 23 | 3:00 p.m. ET | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | USA |
| Sept. 6 | 5:00 p.m. ET | Darlington Raceway | USA |
| Sept. 13 | 3:00 p.m. ET | World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway | USA |
| Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Bristol Motor Speedway | USA |
| Sept. 27 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Kansas Speedway | USA |
| Oct. 4 | 5:30 p.m. ET | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | USA |
| Oct. 11 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval | USA |
| Oct. 18 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Phoenix Raceway | USA |
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