NASCAR Cup Series on TV Today
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About NASCAR Cup Series
The NASCAR Cup Series is the top stock car racing championship in North America. It's a 36-race schedule that runs from February through November, with races across the United States. The season is in full swing, with the crown jewel events like the Daytona 500 already in the books and the playoffs coming up in the fall.
Top teams and drivers
Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing are the two powerhouse organizations. Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and William Byron drive for Hendrick. Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs are the top names at Gibbs. Other contenders include Team Penske with Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, and 23XI Racing with Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace. The field is deep. Any of 10 or 12 drivers can win on any given weekend.
Format
The regular season runs 26 races, from February through August. The top 16 drivers make the playoffs. The playoffs are 10 races split into four rounds. Four drivers are eliminated after each round. The final round, the Championship 4, is a single race where the highest-finishing driver among the four takes the title. The format rewards winning above all else — race winners are almost guaranteed a playoff spot.
Viewership
NASCAR pulls over 100 million viewers globally each season. The Daytona 500 is the biggest race, drawing millions of viewers in the US alone. The sport has a loyal following in the Southeast and across the country. International interest comes from fans in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe.
Streaming options in the US
The 2026 season is split across multiple broadcasters as part of a seven-year media deal. Fox Sports covers the first part of the season (February through May) on Fox and FS1. Prime Video exclusively streams five mid-season races in late May and June, plus practice and qualifying sessions for the first half of the season. TNT Sports and Max carry five mid-season races in June and July, simulcast on TNT and the Max app. NBC Sports covers the playoffs from August through November on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.
To watch every race without cable, you'll need a mix of streaming services. Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV carry Fox, FS1, USA, and TNT. Prime Video is a separate subscription. Peacock is separate for NBC races. Max provides in-car camera feeds for all races and streams late-season practice and qualifying sessions.
Streaming options in the UK and Ireland
In the UK and Ireland, Premier Sports is the primary home for NASCAR. Viaplay is also available through TV providers like Sky and Virgin Media. International PPV streams are sometimes available on NASCAR.com.
Streaming options in Europe
Coverage varies across Europe. In Spain, DAZN is the primary broadcaster. In the Netherlands, Ziggo Sport carries the races. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Sportdigital is the broadcaster. In France, AB Moteurs (Automono) is the home. In Poland, Motowizja holds the rights.
International streaming options
In Mexico and Latin America, Fox Sports Mexico is the broadcaster. In Southeast Asia, SPOTV carries the races. In Australia, Fox Sports Australia is the home. In New Zealand, Sky Sports NZ holds the rights. Direct pay-per-view access is available on NASCAR.com in several countries, including Denmark, Finland, Italy, Sweden, and Norway.
Current season
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season kicked off with the Daytona 500 in February. The regular season runs through August, with the playoffs starting in September. The Championship 4 race is in November at Phoenix Raceway. Joey Logano is the defending champion after winning the 2025 title. The schedule includes new tracks and returning favorites. Prime Video streams five races in late May and June. TNT Sports takes over in June and July. NBC and Peacock cover the playoffs in the fall.