What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2026 Cup Series Championship
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And for the final race of the year, NASCAR is heading down to Miami. The 2026 Cup Series Championship will crown a winner on Sunday.
This weekend's race has a very likely outcome, and it ends with Kyle Larson becoming a Cup Series Champion for the third time in his career. Larson has been unstoppable this postseason, and the odds are heavily in his favor with a 67-point lead.
Larson needs just nine points to clinch at Homestead, regardless of any other driver's placement. Of course, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin are still distant possibilities, though they would have to score and place exceptionally to pull it off.
Will Kyle Larson return to the throne in South Florida?
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Cup Series Championship, including start time and TV channel for the title race.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The 2026 Cup Series Championship will get started at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 8. The race will take place at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: fubo
The 2026 Cup Series Championship will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on fubo, which offers a free trial for all new users.
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NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerFeb. 4Cook Out Clash at Bowman GrayBowman Gray Stadium6 p.m.Ryan PreeceFeb. 12Duel 1 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoFeb. 12Duel 2 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway8:45 p.m.Chase ElliottFeb. 15Daytona 500Daytona International Speedway1:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickFeb. 22Autotrader 400EchoPark Speedway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 1DuraMax Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 8Straight Talk Wireless 500Phoenix Raceway3:30 p.m.Ryan BlaneyMarch 15Pennzoil 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway4 p.m.Denny HamlinMarch 22Goodyear 400Darlington Raceway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 29Cook Out 400Martinsville Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottApril 12Food City 500Bristol Motor Speedway3 p.m.Ty GibbsApril 19AdventHealth 400Kansas Speedway2 p.m.Tyler ReddickApril 26Jack Link's 500Talladega Superspeedway3 p.m.Carson HocevarMay 3Wurth 400Texas Motor Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottMay 10Go Bowling at the GlenWatkins Glen International3 p.m.Shane van GisbergenMay 17All-Star RaceDover Motor Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinMay 24Coca-Cola 600Charlotte Motor Speedway6 p.m.Daniel SuarezMay 31Cracker Barrel 400Nashville Superspeedway 7 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 7FireKeepers Casino 400Michigan International Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 14Great American Getaway 400Pocono Raceway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 21Anduril 250Naval Base Coronado4 p.m.Corey HeimJune 28Toyota/Save Mart 350Sonoma Raceway3:30 p.m.Shane van GisbergenJuly 5eero 400Chicagoland Speedway6 p.m.Chase BriscoeJuly 12Quaker State 400EchoPark Speedway7 p.m.Ryan BlaneyJuly 19Window World 400North Wilkesboro Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoJuly 26Brickyard 400Indianapolis Motor Speedway2 p.m.Corey HeimAug. 9Iowa Corn 350Iowa Speedway3:30 p.m.Ty GibbsAug. 15Cook Out 400Richmond Raceway7 p.m.Joey LoganoAug. 23Dollar Tree 301New Hampshire Motor Speedway3 p.m.Ryan BlaneyAug. 29Coke Zero Sugar 400Daytona International Speedway7:30 p.m.NBC, fuboNASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
DateRaceTrackTimeWatchSept. 6Southern 500Darlington Raceway5 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 13Enjoy Illinois 300World Wide Technology Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 19Bass Pro Shops Night RaceBristol Motor Speedway7:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 27Hollywood Casino 400Kansas Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 4South Point 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway5:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 11Bank of America 400Charlotte Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 18Freeway Insurance 500Phoenix Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 25Yellawood 500Talladega Superspeedway2 p.m.NBC, fuboNov. 1Xfinity 500Martinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC, fuboNov. 8Cup Series Championship RaceHomestead-Miami Speedway3 p.m.NBC,fubo