There are now just eight drivers competing in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs after four more were cut from the field this past Sunday. Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric were eliminated after last weekend’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Denny Hamlin currently sits at the top of the field of remaining drivers.
The next elimination race will be the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 26; after that race, just four drivers will remain, vying for the championship title at Phoenix Raceway on November 2. You can take a look at how the 8-driver field currently stacks up heading into this weekend’s race.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs schedule, how to watch NASCAR’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and more.
How to watch NASCAR’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 12
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Channel: USA; practice and qualifying races on truTV
Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling, HBO Max (Driver-cam) and more
What channel is NASCAR’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on?
The South Point 400 will air this Sunday on USA. The broadcast begins at 5:30 p.m. ET. An alternate driver-cam will also be available to stream live on HBO Max. Additional Cup Series practice and qualifying coverage this Saturday will air on truTV.
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Where to stream NASCAR’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
The South Point 400 can be streamed on USA with a subscription to platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and Sling. A complete viewing schedule for every race this weekend, along with instructions on how to watch them live, is provided below.
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NASCAR’s South Point 400 weekend TV schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 11
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South Point 400 Practice, 4:30 p.m. (truTV)
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South Point 400 Qualifying, 5:40 p.m. (truTV)
Sunday, Oct. 12
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South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 5:30 p.m. (USA, NBC Sports App, HBO Max)
NASCAR Cup Series Playoff schedule:
Here are the 10 races that make up the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. (All times Eastern)
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Race No. 1: Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 2: Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 3: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 4: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. ET (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 5: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 6: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 7: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 8 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
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Race No. 9: Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
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Race No. 10: NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
Who is competing in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs?
NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 field
1. Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing (4,036 points)
2. Ryan Blaney, Team Penske (4,034 points)
3. Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports (4,032 points)
4. William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports (4,032 points)
5. Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing (4,028 points)
6. Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports (4,018 points)
7. Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing (4,018 points)
8. Joey Logano, Team Penske (4,008 points)
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