2026 NASCAR Chase Broadcast Landscape
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will conclude its 14‑race playoff schedule with a split between NBC and USA Network, marking a notable shift from the previous broadcast arrangement that featured FOX, Prime Video and TNT Sports.
NBC will air four marquee events, including the season‑ending championship finale at Homestead‑Miami Speedway on Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 PM, while USA Network will carry the remaining ten races, ensuring a clear weekly viewing path for fans.
The Craftsman Truck Series remains under the FOX Sports umbrella, with its championship race at Homestead‑Miami scheduled for Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM on FS1, and other playoff dates spread across FOX, FS1 and FS2 throughout the season.
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will be shown exclusively on The CW, with its finale at Homestead‑Miami on Saturday, November 7 at 5:00 PM, and will also be available via ESPN Unlimited for broader streaming access.
Practice sessions for the Cup Series continue on truTV, while qualifying attempts are broadcast on HBO Max, giving viewers multiple platforms to follow the build‑up to each event.
Earlier in the year the Cup schedule was shared among FOX, Prime Video and TNT Sports, but the new agreement consolidates the playoff portion onto the NBC‑USA Network partnership, streamlining the viewing experience for audiences.
All Cup races will be simulcast on Peacock for streaming subscribers, and the championship weekend at Homestead‑Miami will feature a full slate of events across the three series, culminating in a high‑stakes finale for the 2026 titles.
Championship Weekend at Homestead‑Miami
The weekend will begin with the Truck Series title race on Friday night, followed by the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series showdown on Saturday afternoon, and close with the Cup Series championship on Sunday, creating a three‑day celebration of NASCAR competition.
Fans can tune in across the respective networks and streaming services, with the full schedule available on the official NASCAR website and partner platforms.