NASCAR unveils 2026 broadcast schedules

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series broadcast schedule has officially dropped, and it brings with it some unique changes compared to 2025.

With a fresh mix of traditional venues and long-awaited returns, next season looks like it will blend modern NASCAR with the kind of history and atmosphere fans have always loved.

NASCAR will feature back-to-back Sunday night races with the Coca-Cola 600 and Nashville Superspeedway both airing on Prime Video. The Coca-Cola 600 remains the sport’s longest and most grueling test, while Nashville’s night setting adds a showtime feel to an already energetic race.

Having both races on Prime gives fans a new way to watch two marquee weekends in a row, proving how deeply NASCAR is leaning into its streaming partnerships.

The All-Star Race finds a new home at Dover Motor Speedway with a 3 p.m. start on FS1, officially wrapping up FOX’s half of the season.

That afternoon start time means there are no plans for temporary lighting at the Monster Mile, but the afternoon slot should bring out the track’s trademark speed and slick concrete surface.

It will also be Dover’s first time hosting the All-Star event, a fitting nod to one of NASCAR’s most distinctive and iconic tracks.

When the broadcast baton passes to TNT, the energy stays high with a three-race run of night shows.

Chicagoland Speedway returns to the schedule with a 6 p.m. start, marking its first Cup Series event since 2019 and a much-anticipated comeback for a fan-favorite track.

The following week brings EchoPark Speedway under the lights at 7 p.m., followed by another 7 p.m. start at North Wilkesboro Speedway’s return.

All three of these races on TNT will run at night, giving the network’s return to NASCAR a strong mix of nostalgia and modern presentation.

Richmond Raceway opens the season’s run of Saturday night Cup events with a 7 p.m. start on USA Network.

Two weeks later, Daytona International Speedway takes its familiar late-summer spot with another Saturday night race that is expected to wrap up the regular season barring the pending playoff format.

The combination of short-track and superspeedway racing should make for a thrilling lead-up to the playoffs.

Another new highlight comes with the inaugural San Diego race, scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Prime Video.

The event marks another step toward expanding NASCAR’s West Coast presence and diversifying its calendar.

From the return of fan-favorite tracks to the introduction of new venues and broadcast partners, the 2026 schedule sets the stage for a season full of variety and momentum.

Each weekend feels designed to offer something unique, whether it’s a historic setting under the lights or a brand-new race in a brand-new city.

Below, find the entire 2026 NASCAR broadcast schedule:

NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series