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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 Network launches its NASCAR Cup Series coverage this Sunday with the Iowa Corn 350, marking the start of a 14‑race package that will culminate in the 2026 Championship Race in Miami.
The 2026 season marks a pivotal shift in NASCAR's media rights, with USA Sports taking over most races and Amazon Prime Video securing five events annually. New announcers join veteran crews as the series expands its digital footprint.
A seven‑year, $7.7 billion agreement reshapes NASCAR’s television landscape, ending TNT’s live coverage and reallocating races to Fox, NBC, USA Sports and Amazon Prime Video, while new announcers prepare for the upcoming season.
A sold‑out weekend at Iowa Speedway marks the launch of USA Sports' multi‑year deal to broadcast NASCAR's final 14 Cup Series events, reviving the iconic Chase format and debuting a documentary that examines the sport's cultural significance.
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 Brickyard 400 will shift from NBC to TNT for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a new broadcast team and a revamped schedule that also includes the In‑Season Challenge tournament.
NASCAR’s partnership with USA Sports brings a fresh broadcast presentation, unified branding across NBC and new coverage of the final 14 Cup Series races, plus a documentary debut on Aug. 9
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.
Amazon Prime Video's brief NASCAR Cup Series stint ends, making way for TNT Sports to take over the next five races with a new roster of announcers and a fresh tournament format.
After his first Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway, Carson Hocevar's diecast model and related merchandise surged past historic benchmarks, reflecting a rapid rise in fan support and commercial appeal.
Ned Jarrett, a NASCAR Hall of Famer who died at 93, is remembered for his pioneering broadcasting career, his historic Daytona 500 calls, and his role as the sport’s guiding voice during its golden era.
The Coca‑Cola 600 will mark the first major NASCAR event streamed live on Prime Video, beginning a new era for the sport's broadcast rights.
Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion with 234 wins across all national divisions, died at 41 following a crash at a regional event. Tributes highlight his career, family, and lasting impact on the sport.
Shane van Gisbergen turned a costly strategy error into a back‑to‑front victory at Watkins Glen, a performance that has sparked acclaim from Mark Skaife, Leigh Diffey and other NASCAR greats.