Overview

• Homestead-Miami Speedway, which hosted NASCAR’s championship finale from 2002 to 2019, will return as the site for the 2026 Championship Weekend.
• The 2026 event will crown champions in the Craftsman Trucks, Xfinity, and Cup Series over a three-day weekend, November 6–8, 2026.
• This marks the beginning of an annual rotation model for the Championship Weekend, with future venues to be determined based on factors like climate, metro access, and fan feedback.
• Fan rankings played a key role in selecting Homestead, with the track rated as the top choice for the championship event.
• Phoenix Raceway, which invested $100 million in upgrades, will retain two Cup Series events and a Round of 8 playoff date in 2026.