A New Era for NASCAR Broadcasting
The sport’s governing bodies have sealed a seven‑year, $7.7 billion broadcast contract that will run through 2032, uniting Fox, NBC, TNT and Amazon Prime Video as the primary distributors of the NASCAR Cup Series. The deal marks a dramatic shift in how fans will watch the series, with TNT confirming that it will no longer air any Cup races live beginning in 2026.
Under the new arrangement, Fox’s schedule shrinks from 18 to 14 races, while NBC also reduces its share from 20 to 14 events. USA Sports, formerly NBC Sports, will assume responsibility for five additional races and the first seven playoff events, extending its reach from Iowa Speedway through Homestead‑Miami Speedway. Amazon Prime Video joins the mix with a package that includes five races, highlighted by the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The agreement also introduces the In‑Season Challenge, a 2025‑only points‑reset event that will conclude with the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Throughout the remainder of the year, USA Sports will broadcast races at venues such as Iowa Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway, while NBC retains the season‑ending dates at Homestead‑Miami Speedway and the penultimate race at Martinsville.
A notable change in the commentary booth will see Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte take over live play‑by‑play duties on NBC or USA Network, replacing longtime voice Rick Allen. Their presence signals a fresh perspective as the series navigates this new distribution landscape.