The 2026 Brickyard 400 is set to return to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 26, marking a much‑anticipated chapter in the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. The race will be shown live on TNT and truTV, and cord‑cutters can follow the action through a stream on DIRECTV, ensuring that fans across the country can tune in regardless of their TV provider.
A Historic Return to the Brickyard
This year’s field promises a wide‑open battle, with defending champion Bubba Wallace entering as a top contender. He will be joined by veteran competitors such as Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney, while past Indy winners Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson add extra intrigue to the lineup.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule stretches from February through November, featuring a mix of short tracks, superspeedways and road courses across the United States. In addition to the Brickyyard 400, the season includes a series of playoff events from September to November, culminating in the championship race at Homestead‑Miami Speedway on November 8.