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From the iconic Southern 500 at Darlington to the high‑stakes finale at Homestead, the 2026 NASCAR schedule offers a mix of historic tracks and new challenges. Here’s everything fans need to know before they click ‘buy’.
The upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season introduces a refreshed playoff structure, a diverse slate of tracks from Michigan to Sonoma, and a range of ticket options starting from $61, offering fans a clear view of the championship hunt.
The upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will feature a mix of classic ovals, road courses and short tracks, with the iconic Southern 500 at Darlington marking the start of the ten‑race Chase. Detailed ticket information reveals entry points as low as $61 for the June race at Daytona and a premium $316 for the season‑ending event at Homestead‑Miami.
The upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season features a diverse slate of tracks, a revamped playoff called "The Chase," and ticket prices that start at $61 and climb to $316. Here’s what fans need to know about dates, venues, broadcast partners and where to buy.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season features a varied slate of tracks, the return of the Chase playoff format, and detailed ticket and broadcast information for 18 events.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season brings a refreshed calendar of diverse tracks, the return of the Chase playoff format and a slate of races that will culminate in November. Ticket prices range from $61 to $316, and broadcasts will be split among Amazon Prime, TNT, USA and NBC.
An overview of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, including track locations, the return of The Chase playoff format, ticket price ranges and broadcast information.
The upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season promises a diverse slate of races, featuring iconic venues such as Michigan, Pocono and Sonoma, while reintroducing the traditional playoff structure known as The Chase
Kyle Larson’s victory lap becomes a tribute to Kyle Busch, supporting the Bundle of Joy Foundation and sparking a wave of solidarity across NASCAR.
Denny Hamlin wins the May 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville, overtaking Bell and Briscoe on the final lap to claim his second victory of the season.
During NASCAR’s weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, CW Nashville served as a key sponsor on Patrick Staropoli’s No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet, highlighting the network’s deep involvement in the sport.
A new giveaway by Anduril Industries and Hendrick Motorsports puts an authentic NASCAR Cup Series race car up for grabs, blending high‑tech branding with a rare collector’s prize.
The NASCAR Euro Series expands across Europe with V8GP and Open division races at iconic circuits, offering free live coverage on SI TV and featuring early championship battles among top drivers.
NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin argues that the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway should be trimmed to 300 miles to avoid a late‑night finish.
Three‑time Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck, fresh from leading Team USA to Olympic gold, will headline the Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 7, bringing his hockey pedigree and hometown pride to the track.
A return to Nashville Superspeedway reveals a thriving fan base, lively atmosphere, and renewed enthusiasm for NASCAR.
The upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway will feature a full 37‑driver field, highlighted by Austin Hill’s debut in the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing entry and his commitment to compete in both the Cup and O’Reilly Series.
Goodyear introduces a fresh right‑side compound for the upcoming Cup Series event at Michigan, building on a proven left‑side setup and expanding strategic possibilities for teams.
Analyst Pearce Dietrich highlights Denny Hamlin, Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones as the drivers to watch at Michigan International Speedway.
NASCAR is preparing to race in Chicago again in 2027, potentially sharing the weekend with the Sueños music festival. Close talks between city representatives and NASCAR leadership aim to address past concerns and secure a mutually beneficial deal.
Anduril’s new partnership with Hendrick Motorsports brings its brand to William Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet and launches a sweepstakes for a fully functional NASCAR Cup car.
Anduril, known for autonomous defense systems, partners with Hendrick Motorsports to sponsor driver William Byron and offers fans a chance to win a fully functional Gen‑6 NASCAR Cup car.
A fully documented Dodge Intrepid stock car, pivotal to the brand's return to NASCAR's top division in 2001, is set to cross the block on BringATrailer, with bidding closing on May 31.
Rain pushed back the start of the Cracker Barrel 400, forcing Denny Hamlin to fight through a penalty and a chaotic race filled with record lead changes, rotor explosions, and stage victories before he secured the win. The series now heads to Michigan International Speedway.