What’s Happening?

The 2026 season is the second season of the NASCAR seven-year media rights deal, which divides the three NASCAR National Series across multiple networks. This article breaks down the 2026 NASCAR Broadcast schedule to let you know where to watch each of the three National Series throughout the 2026 season.

Where to Watch the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026

As part of their 2025 media rights deal, the NASCAR Cup Series has its practice and qualifying split across two networks and two streaming platforms, and its races split across three networks (five channels) and one streaming channel.

First, races one through 14, including the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Duel at Daytona, and the 2026 NASCAR All-Star at Dover Motor Speedway, belong to FOX. This includes five events on the main FOX Network, and nine on cable channel FS1 from February 1 through May 17.

Then, Races 16 through 20, from May 24 to June 21, are live on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, and will not air on National Television.

Following Prime’s coverage, TNT will pick up the slack for races 21 through 25, from June 28 to July 26. Each of these five races that are part of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge tournament is also simulcast on HBO Max.

Finally, USA Sports, a new producer in the NBCUniversal family, picks up races 26 through 39, from August 9 to November 8. This will see four races broadcast on the main NBC Network and ten on the USA cable channel. Select races will likely also simulcast on NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock.

As of press time, NASCAR has yet to announce the practice and qualifying broadcast schedule for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Although last year was rather complex, with practice and qualifying for the Clash, Daytona 500, and All-Star Race on FS1, aside from that, in the spring, Prime Video carried practice and qualifying for every other race until the first race on TNT, after TNT took over coverage, practice and qualifying shifted to a simulcast between cable channel TruTV and HBO Max.

The Complete 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule

• Sunday, Feb. 1 | Clash (Bowman Gray Stadium) | FOX | 8:00 PM
• Thursday, Feb. 12 | Daytona – Duels | FS1 | 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Feb. 15 | Daytona 500 | FOX | 2:30 PM
• Sunday, Feb. 22 | EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) | FOX | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, March 1 | Circuit of The Americas (Austin) | FOX | 3:30 PM
• Sunday, March 8 | Phoenix Raceway | FS1 | 3:30 PM
• Sunday, March 15 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | FS1 | 4:00 PM
• Sunday, March 22 | Darlington Raceway | FS1 | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, March 29 | Martinsville Speedway | FS1 | 3:30 PM
• Sunday, April 12 | Bristol Motor Speedway | FS1 | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, April 19 | Kansas Speedway | FOX | 2:00 PM
• Sunday, April 26 | Talladega Superspeedway | FOX | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, May 3 | Texas Motor Speedway | FS1 | 3:30 PM
• Sunday, May 10 | Watkins Glen International | FS1 | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, May 17 | All-Star (Dover Motor Speedway) | FS1 | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, May 24 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | Prime | 6:00 PM
• Sunday, May 31 | Nashville Superspeedway | Prime | 7:00 PM
• Sunday, June 7 | Michigan International Speedway | Prime | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, June 14 | Pocono Raceway | Prime | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, June 21 | San Diego Street Race | Prime | 4:00 PM
• Sunday, June 28 | Sonoma Raceway | TNT | 3:30 PM^
• Sunday, July 5 | Chicagoland Speedway | TNT | 6:00 PM^
• Sunday, July 12 | EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) | TNT | 7:00 PM^
• Sunday, July 19 | North Wilkesboro Speedway | TNT | 7:00 PM^
• Sunday, July 26 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | TNT | 2:00 PM^
• Sunday, Aug. 9 | Iowa Speedway | USA | 3:30 PM
• Saturday, Aug. 15 | Richmond Raceway | USA | 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Aug. 23 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | USA | 3:00 PM
• Saturday, Aug. 29 | Daytona International Speedway | NBC | 7:30 PM

NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs*

• Sunday, Sept. 6 | Darlington Raceway | USA | 5:00 PM
• Sunday, Sept. 13 | World Wide Technology Raceway | USA | 3:00 PM
• Saturday, Sept. 19 | Bristol Motor Speedway | USA | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, Sept. 27 | Kansas Speedway | USA | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, Oct. 4 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | USA | 5:30 PM
• Sunday, Oct. 11 | Charlotte Roval | USA | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, Oct. 18 | Phoenix Raceway | USA | 3:00 PM
• Sunday, Oct. 25 | Talladega Superspeedway | NBC | 2:00 PM
• Sunday, Nov. 1 | Martinsville Speedway | NBC | 2:00 PM
• Sunday, Nov. 8 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway  | NBC | 3:00 PM

^NASCAR In-Season Challenge

Where to Watch the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026

In 2026, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will change its title sponsor to become the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

Much like 2025, the Xfinity Series will have one of the most consistent and easiest-to-access broadcast schedules in the sport. All 33 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races will air on the CW Network, which is available to anyone with a free, over-the-air or antenna TV.

It is worth noting that this can depend on local broadcast on your CW affiliate station, so check your local affiliate’s website or social media if the race is not on your main CW affiliate.

For the entirety of the season, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice and qualifying will air exclusively as a live stream on the CW app.

The Complete 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule

• Saturday, Feb. 14 | Daytona International Speedway | CW | 5:00 PM
• Saturday, Feb. 21 | EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) | CW | 5:00 PM
• Saturday, Feb. 28 | Circuit of The Americas (Austin) | CW | 3:00 PM
• Saturday, March 7 | Phoenix Raceway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 14 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | CW | 5:30 PM
• Saturday, March 21 | Darlington Raceway | CW | 5:30 PM
• Saturday, March 28 | Martinsville Speedway | CW | 3:30 PM
• Saturday, April 4 | Rockingham Speedway | CW | 2:30 PM
• Saturday, April 11 | Bristol Motor Speedway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, April 18 | Kansas Speedway | CW | 7:00 PM
• Saturday, April 25 | Talladega Superspeedway | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, May 2 | Texas Motor Speedway | CW | 3:30 PM
• Saturday, May 9 | Watkins Glen International | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, May 16 | Dover Motor Speedway | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, May 23 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | CW | 5:00 PM
• Saturday, May 30 | Nashville Superspeedway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Jun 13 | Pocono Raceway | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, Jun 20 | San Diego Street Race | CW | 5:00 PM
• Saturday, Jun 27 | Sonoma Raceway | CW | 5:30 PM
• Saturday, July 4 | Chicagoland Speedway | CW | 5:30 PM
• Saturday, July 11 | EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) | CW | 7:00 PM
• Saturday, July 25 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, Aug. 8 | Iowa Speedway | CW | 5:00 PM
• Friday, Aug. 28 | Daytona International Speedway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Sept. 5 | Darlington Raceway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Sept. 12 | World Wide Technology Raceway | CW | 7:30 PM

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Playoffs

• Friday, Sept. 18 | Bristol Motor Speedway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Oct. 3 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Oct. 10 | Charlotte Roval | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, Oct. 17 | Phoenix Raceway | CW | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Oct. 24 | Talladega Superspeedway | CW | 3:30 PM
• Saturday, Oct. 31 | Martinsville Speedway | CW | 4:00 PM
• Saturday, Nov. 7 | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway | CW | 5:00 PM

Where to Watch the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will have very minimal changes to its broadcast schedule compared to 2025.

In total, FS1 will broadcast 23 of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ 25 races in 2026, with only two races airing on the main FOX Network for free; however, this schedule is subject to change throughout the season.

2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Races on FOX

• Saturday, Feb. 28 | Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | FOX | Noon
• Friday, Oct. 9 | Charlotte Roval | FOX | 5:00 PM

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice and qualifying are less consistent when it comes to broadcast location. For the majority of seasons, practice will be broadcast on either FS2 or FS1, although it may occasionally not be televised. Qualifying, on the other hand, will air on FS1, regardless of the network on which the race is broadcast.

The Complete 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule

• Friday, Feb. 13 | Daytona International Speedway | FS1 | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Feb. 21 | EchoPark Speedway | FS1 | 1:30 PM
• Saturday, Feb. 28 | Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | FOX | Noon
• Friday, March 20 | Darlington Raceway | FS1 | 7:30 PM
• Friday, April 3 | Rockingham Speedway | FS1 | 4:30 PM
• Friday, April 10 | Bristol Motor Speedway | FS1 | 7:30 PM
• Friday, May 1 | Texas Motor Speedway | FS1 | 8:00 PM
• Friday, May 8 | Watkins Glen International | FS1 | 4:30 PM
• Friday, May 15 | Dover Motor Speedway | FS1 | 5:00 PM
• Friday, May 22 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | FS1 | 7:30 PM
• Friday, May 29 | Nashville Superspeedway | FS1 | 8:00 PM
• Saturday, June 6 | Michigan International Speedway | FS1 | 1:30 PM
• Friday, June 19 | San Diego Street Race | FS1 | 7:00 PM
• Saturday, July 11 | Lime Rock Park | FS1 | 1:00 PM
• Saturday, July 18 | North Wilkesboro Speedway | FS1 | Noon
• Friday, July 24 | Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park | FS1 | 8:00 PM
• Friday, Aug. 14 | Richmond Raceway | FS1 | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, Aug. 22 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | FS1 | 1:30 PM

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs

• Thursday, Sept. 17 | Bristol Motor Speedway | FS1 | 8:00 PM
• Saturday, Sept. 26 | Kansas Speedway | FS1 | 1:00 PM
• Friday, Oct. 9 | Charlotte Roval | FOX | 5:00 PM
• Friday, Oct. 16 | Phoenix Raceway | FS1 | 7:30 PM
• Friday, Oct. 23 | Talladega Superspeedway | FS1 | 4:00 PM
• Friday, Oct. 30 | Martinsville Speedway | FS1 | 6:00 PM
• Friday, Nov. 6 | NASCAR Truck Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway | FS1 | 7:30 PM

This article will be updated when/if NASCAR announces changes to this schedule and start times.