NASCAR is set to descend on Michigan for the 15th round of the 2026 Cup Series season, marking the first time the series has visited the Great Lakes state this year. Alongside the premier stock cars, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series will also be in action, adding extra layers of competition to the weekend.
Weekend Schedule
Friday brings the ARCA Menards Series practice at 2:00 p.m. EST, followed by qualifying at 3:15 p.m. EST. The ARCA race itself will take place later that evening at 5:00 p.m. EST and will be shown on FOX Sports 2. Saturday’s schedule mirrors the ARCA format for the Truck Series, with practice at 9:30 a.m. EST on FOX ONE, qualifying at 10:35 a.m. EST, and the race at 1:30 p.m. EST broadcast on FOX Sports 1. The Cup Series will hold its own practice at 5:00 p.m. EST on PRIME VIDEO, then move into qualifying at 6:10 p.m. EST, also streamed on PRIME VIDEO.
Cup Race Highlights
Sunday’s headline event is the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EST. The 200‑lap contest will be divided into three stages — laps 45, 75 and 80 — and will be aired on PRIME VIDEO, with international viewers able to tune in via TSN in Canada and other global platforms. In‑car cameras will be available on HBO MAX, while the radio broadcast will run on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The weekend’s schedule also includes a pre‑race show at 2:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, streamed on PRIME VIDEO, giving fans a final look at the drivers, teams and storylines before the green flag drops.
Broadcast and Viewing Options
Fans can watch the Cup race on PRIME VIDEO, with additional coverage on TSN for Canadian audiences and a host of international outlets. HBO MAX will provide exclusive in‑car camera angles, while the radio feed will be available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, ensuring that every perspective of the action is covered.
The entry list for the Firekeepers Casino 400 features 37 drivers, including a notable open entry: JJ Yeley will pilot the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet. Austin Hill is slated to take over the renumbered No. 33 RCR Chevrolet, stepping into the seat left vacant by the tragic loss of Kyle Busch.
Denny Hamlin, fresh off his 62nd career victory at Nashville, arrives in Michigan with a clear target: tie the all‑time wins record held by Kyle Busch. The race promises high stakes, fierce competition and a narrative that could reshape the historical landscape of the sport.