Engines will roar once again as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs roll into Charlotte for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 5.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as the ROVAL doubles as the Round of 12 elimination race. When the checkered flag waves, four drivers will see their championship hopes run out of gas. Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Bubba Wallace, and Tyler Reddick all enter the weekend sitting below the cutline and needing a big performance to keep their playoff dreams alive.
Last year, Kyle Larson outdueled Christopher Bell to snag his sixth win of the season, and he’ll be back with plenty of momentum in his corner. This time around, though, the spotlight isn’t just on the victory lane celebration — it’s on the razor-thin margins around the playoff bubble, where every lap, pit stop, and misstep could make or break a driver’s season.
Here is everything you need to know about the Charlotte Roval playoff race, including the start time for the race.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Concord, North Carolina
- Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 109 laps (248.52 miles) on the 2.32-mile oval
- Purse: $9,797,935
The Charlotte Roval playoff race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 5.
The race will be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Concord, North Carolina. Stage 1 ends at Lap 25. Stage 2 ends at Lap 50.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada)
The Charlotte Roval playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo for fans in the US.
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NASCAR radio station for Charlotte Roval playoff race
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Concord.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 3124 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 3118 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | 3114 |
| 4 | William Byron | 3110 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 3104 |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 3099 |
| 7 | Chase Briscoe | 3091 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | 3083 |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | 3070 |
| 10 | Bubba Wallace | 3057 |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
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