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The NASCAR regular season is officially over, as of Saturday night. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 brought the heat to Daytona, with Ryan Preece taking the checkered flag, which means there will be no Cup Series race on Sunday.
Not to worry, fans — there is still plenty of NASCAR action to look forward to with the upcoming playoff Chase about to get underway. Saturday's Daytona race cemented the elite field, with Denny Hamlin leading the pack, followed by Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs.
Drivers will now head into an extensive playoff period, spanning 10 races in two months. NASCAR uses a "Chase" format, in which each of the 16 qualified competitors will have their point totals reset, evening the playing field. There will be no eliminations, and whoever has the most points at the end of the Chase will claim the Cup Series title.
All the action will get started in Darlington next week with the Cook Out Southern 500.
Here's everything you need to know about the next NASCAR race, including TV channel and streaming options for the upcoming playoff Chase.
Is there a NASCAR race today?There is no NASCAR race scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 took place in Daytona last night, and the drivers have today off.
The Cook Out Southern 500 is up next.
When is the next NASCAR race?- Date: Sunday, Sept. 6
- Start time: 5 p.m. ET
- Track: Darlington Raceway
The Cook Out Southern 500 will take place on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. ET from Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
What channel is the Southern 500 on?- TV channel: USA Network
- Live stream: DIRECTV
The Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 will be broadcast nationally on the USA Network. Cord-cutters can also stream the action live on DIRECTV.
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NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026(All times Eastern)
DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerFeb. 4Cook Out Clash at Bowman GrayBowman Gray Stadium6 p.m.Ryan PreeceFeb. 12Duel 1 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoFeb. 12Duel 2 at DaytonaDaytona International Speedway8:45 p.m.Chase ElliottFeb. 15Daytona 500Daytona International Speedway1:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickFeb. 22Autotrader 400EchoPark Speedway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 1DuraMax Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3:30 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 8Straight Talk Wireless 500Phoenix Raceway3:30 p.m.Ryan BlaneyMarch 15Pennzoil 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway4 p.m.Denny HamlinMarch 22Goodyear 400Darlington Raceway3 p.m.Tyler ReddickMarch 29Cook Out 400Martinsville Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottApril 12Food City 500Bristol Motor Speedway3 p.m.Ty GibbsApril 19AdventHealth 400Kansas Speedway2 p.m.Tyler ReddickApril 26Jack Link's 500Talladega Superspeedway3 p.m.Carson HocevarMay 3Wurth 400Texas Motor Speedway3:30 p.m.Chase ElliottMay 10Go Bowling at the GlenWatkins Glen International3 p.m.Shane van GisbergenMay 17All-Star RaceDover Motor Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinMay 24Coca-Cola 600Charlotte Motor Speedway6 p.m.Daniel SuarezMay 31Cracker Barrel 400Nashville Superspeedway 7 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 7FireKeepers Casino 400Michigan International Speedway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 14Great American Getaway 400Pocono Raceway3 p.m.Denny HamlinJune 21Anduril 250Naval Base Coronado4 p.m.Corey HeimJune 28Toyota/Save Mart 350Sonoma Raceway3:30 p.m.Shane van GisbergenJuly 5eero 400Chicagoland Speedway6 p.m.Chase BriscoeJuly 12Quaker State 400EchoPark Speedway7 p.m.Ryan BlaneyJuly 19Window World 400North Wilkesboro Speedway7 p.m.Joey LoganoJuly 26Brickyard 400Indianapolis Motor Speedway2 p.m.Corey HeimAug. 9Iowa Corn 350Iowa Speedway3:30 p.m.Ty GibbsAug. 15Cook Out 400Richmond Raceway7 p.m.Joey LoganoAug. 23Dollar Tree 301New Hampshire Motor Speedway3 p.m.Ryan BlaneyAug. 29Coke Zero Sugar 400Daytona International Speedway7:30 p.m.Ryan PreeceMORE:Printable 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026(All times Eastern)
DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerSept. 6Southern 500Darlington Raceway5 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 13Enjoy Illinois 300World Wide Technology Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 19Bass Pro Shops Night RaceBristol Motor Speedway7:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVSept. 27Hollywood Casino 400Kansas Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 4South Point 400Las Vegas Motor Speedway5:30 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 11Bank of America 400Charlotte Motor Speedway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 18Freeway Insurance 500Phoenix Raceway3 p.m.USA, DIRECTVOct. 25Yellawood 500Talladega Superspeedway2 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVNov. 1Xfinity 500Martinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVNov. 8Cup Series Championship RaceHomestead-Miami Speedway3 p.m.NBC, DIRECTVRelated Links
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