The final Fox‑aired race
The 2026 season will see the last Fox‑produced NASCAR Cup Series race aired on the network this weekend, with the iconic All‑Star event moving to Dover Motor Speedway. For the first time in its history the exhibition race will be contested at this historic track, adding a fresh twist to the festivities.
The change is not a surprise to fans who have watched the gradual contraction of Fox’s schedule. Over the past few years the network has trimmed its slate from 18 to 14 races, with the majority now finding a home on Fox Sports 1. This realignment is part of a broader media‑rights deal that also brings Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports into the NASCAR broadcasting family.
A new distribution model
Under the agreement, Prime Video will assume five races beginning with the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, while TNT Sports will cover another five events. NBC, which previously held 20 dates, has seen its lineup reduced to 14, with most of those now shown on the USA Network. Only four races remain on the flagship NBC channel, reflecting a significant shift in how the sport is distributed across cable and streaming platforms.
The transition has not altered the on‑air talent. Whether a race appears on Fox or Fox Sports 1, the same broadcast trio will be behind the commentary desk, preserving the familiar voice that viewers have come to expect. The same continuity holds for NBC Sports, which will continue to use its established team on both NBC and USA Network.
The All‑Star Race will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 17, marking the eighth and final Fox Sports 1 presentation of the season. It will serve as the closing chapter of Fox’s involvement in the Cup Series, capping a partnership that began with a handful of early‑season dates and grew into a major sporting property.