NASCAR is set to stage the 15th round of the 2026 Cup Series at Michigan, marking the first time the series has returned to the Great Lakes state this year and bringing with it a full slate of supporting series.
Weekend Schedule Overview
ARCA Menards Series practice and qualifying will take place on Friday, June 5, with the ARCA race following at 5:00 p.m. EST on FOX Sports 2. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will hold its own practice and qualifying on Saturday, June 6, before its race at 1:30 p.m. EST on FOX Sports 1. Cup Series practice and qualifying are also scheduled for Saturday, June 6, setting the stage for Sunday’s main event.
Race Day and Broadcast Details
The Cup Series pre‑race show begins at 2:00 p.m. EST on PRIME Video, leading into the green flag at 3:00 p.m. EST. Fans can stream the race live on PRIME Video, watch it on TSN in Canada, or tune in via radio on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. In‑car camera feeds are available through HBO Max, while the Firekeepers Casino 400 can be followed on the same platforms.
Entry List Highlights
The Firekeepers Casino 400 will feature 37 entries, including an open slot for JJ Yeley. Austin Hill is slated to drive the renumbered No. 33 RCR Chevrolet following Kyle Busch’s tragic death, while Denny Hamlin, the defending Michigan winner, seeks his 62nd career victory and a chance to match Kyle Busch’s all‑time win record.
With the weekend’s full schedule, viewing options and driver line‑up clarified, NASCAR fans have a clear roadmap for how to engage with the action from Michigan’s iconic track.