NASCAR Confirms 2026 Iowa Speedway Weekend
NASCAR has officially set its 2026 calendar slot for the Iowa Speedway, designating the August weekend as the 25th race event of the season. The confirmation comes as the series prepares to blend traditional Midwest racing heritage with a modern broadcast strategy that reaches fans across several streaming services.
The weekend will unfold over two days, August 8 and 9, and will feature a full complement of on‑track activities. Practice sessions, qualifying rounds and the main races are all slated to take place at the 0.875‑mile oval, giving teams and drivers ample time to fine‑tune setups before the competitive climax.
Both the NASCAR Cup Series and the O'Reilly Series will be on the card, marking a rare instance where the two divisions share the same weekend at a short track. This dual‑series format is intended to amplify the spectacle and provide additional opportunities for drivers to accrue points and momentum.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
On the first day, the O'Reilly Series practice will kick off at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, streamed via the ESPN App. Immediately afterward, qualifying for the O'Reilly Series will air at 12:35 p.m. on The CW, with a live feed also available through Fubo. Cup Series practice follows at 2:05 p.m. on truTV, again with Fubo as the streaming partner, and Cup qualifying will be shown at 3:10 p.m. on the same network.
The centerpiece of the weekend arrives on August 9 with the Iowa Corn 350, the Cup Series race that begins at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Coverage will be split between USA Network on traditional television and a simultaneous stream on Fubo, ensuring that viewers can choose the platform that best fits their viewing habits.
Adding a unique fan‑engagement element, NASCAR will air a Driver Cam for the Iowa Corn 350 at the same 3:30 p.m. slot on Max, giving audiences an inside look at the cars and drivers as the race unfolds. This multi‑platform approach reflects the sport’s effort to meet viewers where they consume content.
The 2025 edition of the Iowa race was won by William Byron, who edged out Chase Briscoe for his second victory of the season. Byron’s triumph set a benchmark for the upcoming 2026 event, raising expectations that the new schedule will deliver similarly thrilling competition.