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The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Daytona this weekend for one final race ahead of the playoff Chase — get ready for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
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After the Daytona 500 in February, NASCAR will return to Daytona International Speedway to wrap up the regular season schedule, this time with a night race. There are still nine playoff spots up for grabs, which means drivers will be competing heavily in the Sunshine State.
There are several drivers currently on the bubble, including Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen, who holds the 16th and final bid. Ryan Preece is currently behind the cut line by 31 points, but a variety of factors could shake up these standings come Saturday.
Who will make their mark as the regular season comes to a close?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Coke Zero Sugar 400, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR Cup Series race.
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What channel is NASCAR on today?
The 2026 Coke Zero 400 will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on fubo, which offers a free trial for all new users.
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Coke Zero Sugar 400 start time
The 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 will get started at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 29. The race will take place at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
|
Date |
Race |
Track |
Time |
Watch/Winner |
|
Feb. 4 |
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray |
Bowman Gray Stadium |
6 p.m. |
Ryan Preece |
|
Feb. 12 |
Duel 1 at Daytona |
Daytona International Speedway |
7 p.m. |
Joey Logano |
|
Feb. 12 |
Duel 2 at Daytona |
Daytona International Speedway |
8:45 p.m. |
Chase Elliott |
|
Feb. 15 |
Daytona 500 |
Daytona International Speedway |
1:30 p.m. |
Tyler Reddick |
|
Feb. 22 |
Autotrader 400 |
EchoPark Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Tyler Reddick |
|
March 1 |
DuraMax Grand Prix |
Circuit of the Americas |
3:30 p.m. |
Tyler Reddick |
|
March 8 |
Straight Talk Wireless 500 |
Phoenix Raceway |
3:30 p.m. |
Ryan Blaney |
|
March 15 |
Pennzoil 400 |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway |
4 p.m. |
Denny Hamlin |
|
March 22 |
Goodyear 400 |
Darlington Raceway |
3 p.m. |
Tyler Reddick |
|
March 29 |
Cook Out 400 |
Martinsville Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
Chase Elliott |
|
April 12 |
Food City 500 |
Bristol Motor Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Ty Gibbs |
|
April 19 |
AdventHealth 400 |
Kansas Speedway |
2 p.m. |
Tyler Reddick |
|
April 26 |
Jack Link’s 500 |
Talladega Superspeedway |
3 p.m. |
Carson Hocevar |
|
May 3 |
Wurth 400 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
Chase Elliott |
|
May 10 |
Go Bowling at the Glen |
Watkins Glen International |
3 p.m. |
Shane van Gisbergen |
|
May 17 |
All-Star Race |
Dover Motor Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Denny Hamlin |
|
May 24 |
Coca-Cola 600 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
6 p.m. |
Daniel Suarez |
|
May 31 |
Cracker Barrel 400 |
Nashville Superspeedway |
7 p.m. |
Denny Hamlin |
|
June 7 |
FireKeepers Casino 400 |
Michigan International Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Denny Hamlin |
|
June 14 |
Great American Getaway 400 |
Pocono Raceway |
3 p.m. |
Denny Hamlin |
|
June 21 |
Anduril 250 |
Naval Base Coronado |
4 p.m. |
Corey Heim |
|
June 28 |
Toyota/Save Mart 350 |
Sonoma Raceway |
3:30 p.m. |
Shane van Gisbergen |
|
July 5 |
eero 400 |
Chicagoland Speedway |
6 p.m. |
Chase Briscoe |
|
July 12 |
Quaker State 400 |
EchoPark Speedway |
7 p.m. |
Ryan Blaney |
|
July 19 |
Window World 400 |
North Wilkesboro Speedway |
7 p.m. |
Joey Logano |
|
July 26 |
Brickyard 400 |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
2 p.m. |
Corey Heim |
|
Aug. 9 |
Iowa Corn 350 |
Iowa Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
Ty Gibbs |
|
Aug. 15 |
Cook Out 400 |
Richmond Raceway |
7 p.m. |
Joey Logano |
|
Aug. 23 |
Dollar Tree 301 |
New Hampshire Motor Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Ryan Blaney |
|
Aug. 29 |
Coke Zero Sugar 400 |
Daytona International Speedway |
7:30 p.m. |
NBC, fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
|
Date |
Race |
Track |
Time |
Watch |
|
Sept. 6 |
Southern 500 |
Darlington Raceway |
5 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Sept. 13 |
Enjoy Illinois 300 |
World Wide Technology Raceway |
3 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Sept. 19 |
Bass Pro Shops Night Race |
Bristol Motor Speedway |
7:30 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Sept. 27 |
Hollywood Casino 400 |
Kansas Speedway |
3 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Oct. 4 |
South Point 400 |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway |
5:30 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Oct. 11 |
Bank of America 400 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
3 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Oct. 18 |
Freeway Insurance 500 |
Phoenix Raceway |
3 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Oct. 25 |
Yellawood 500 |
Talladega Superspeedway |
2 p.m. |
NBC, fubo |
|
Nov. 1 |
Xfinity 500 |
Martinsville Speedway |
2 p.m. |
NBC, fubo |
|
Nov. 8 |
Cup Series Championship Race |
Homestead-Miami Speedway |
3 p.m. |
NBC, fubo |
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