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The upcoming 10‑week playoff format will test both seasoned champions and rising stars, with broadcast partners USA Sports and NBC weaving the narrative across nine and four races respectively.
USA Sports announces a new role that places former Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne inside the pace car to deliver live commentary during key moments of select NASCAR Cup Series events.
USA Sports announces that Trevor Bayne will provide real‑time insights from the pace car at select 2026 races, offering fans a behind‑the‑scenes perspective.
USA Sports, a division of Versant Media, will debut a live pace‑car analyst during the Iowa Corn 350, integrating real‑time insights, advanced camera technology and a veteran production team to transform NASCAR broadcasting.
NASCAR announced a major shift in how its premier Cup Series will be televised, moving the bulk of the season’s final races to the newly formed USA Sports network. Ten of the last fourteen races will be shown on USA Network, while the remaining four — including the storied events at Daytona, Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead‑Miami — will stay on NBC, preserving a traditional broadcast anchor for the sport’s biggest spectacles. The change does not mean a complete overhaul of production; practice and qualifying sessions will still be aired on truTV and HBO Max, with the Aug. 8 session at Iowa Speedway remaining on truTV and HBO Max as before. The booth will be led by veteran voices Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, who will bring their familiar blend of play‑by‑play and analysis to the new platform. Fans can also look forward to a revamped O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, which has struck a partnership with The CW and ESPN for streaming access to practice and qualifying rounds. Starting Aug. 8, all O'Reilly Auto Parts Series sessions will be available on the CW and ESPN apps under an Unlimited subscription that costs $29.99 per month or $35.99 when bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. From next year, the series’ races will be exclusive to the ESPN app, though the events will still be free over‑the‑air on CW television and remain accessible via the ESPN app for streaming. The Unlimited tier is priced at $29.99 monthly, or $35.99 when packaged with Disney+ and Hulu, giving viewers a one‑stop sports bundle. The remaining Cup Series schedule stretches through Nov. 8, featuring races at iconic tracks such as Iowa, Richmond, New Hampshire, Daytona, Darlington, and the World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois. Even as USA Sports takes over Cup coverage, Fox Sports will continue to broadcast all on‑track sessions across NASCAR’s various series, ensuring that teams and sponsors retain a broad media presence.
The CW announced a major expansion of its college football schedule, adding Pac‑12 and Mountain West matchups and unveiling a refreshed broadcast lineup featuring Thom Brennaman, Jason Cabinda, Rick Allen and other veteran voices.
A three‑part documentary titled NASCAR Americana will debut on USA Network in August 2026, tracing the sport’s evolution from its rebellious origins to a national institution while featuring new interviews with legendary drivers and producers.
From coast‑to‑coast coverage of the final 14 events to a three‑part documentary, USA Sports is positioning itself as the flagship broadcaster for NASCAR’s climax, enlisting veteran voices and fresh perspectives.
The Pac‑12 welcomes seven new full‑time institutions, bringing the league to nine members for the 2026‑27 campaign. New affiliate partners, a revived Las Vegas tournament schedule and fresh broadcast agreements signal a revitalized era for the conference across football and basketball.
The conference welcomes seven full‑time institutions and a dozen affiliate members, revives its Las Vegas basketball tournaments, and announces a new football series with national broadcast partners.
USA Sports has tapped Ryan Leaf to front its Pac‑12 football coverage and a handful of basketball broadcasts, reviving a broadcasting career that has weathered legal setbacks and earlier stints at ESPN and The CW