Overview
- NASCAR released the full slate of 2026 start times and broadcast assignments for the Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series (all times ET).
- The Cup season opens with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. on FOX following the Clash on Feb. 1 (FOX, 8 p.m.) and the Daytona Duels on Feb. 12 (FS1, 7 p.m.).
- Prime Video carries a five-race stretch beginning with the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24 at 6 p.m., followed by a five-race TNT run in July featuring Chicagoland (July 5, 6 p.m.) and North Wilkesboro (July 19, 7 p.m.).
- The late-season package shifts to NBC’s platforms with 10 races on USA Network and marquee events on NBC, culminating in the Homestead-Miami championship on Nov. 8 at 3 p.m.
- The All-Star Race moves to Dover on May 17 at 3 p.m. on FS1, the Cup calendar includes nine night races, The CW remains home for the O'Reilly Series, and Trucks air primarily on FS1.