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It’s officially time for NASCAR’s annual All-Star weekend. The best drivers in the sport will be competing for honors and a cash prize at Dover Motor Speedway in just a couple days.
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After three consecutive years at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, All-Star weekend is relocating to the “Monster Mile” in Delaware. This year will mark the venue’s first time ever hosting All-Star festivities.
Last week’s Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International saw Shane Van Gisbergen take the checkered flag, defending his strong reputation on road courses. Christopher Bell won the All-Star race last year at North Wilkesboro, but Denny Hamlin is the most recent champion at Dover.
Beyond just the Cup Series, the Craftsman Truck Series will also be in action Friday with the EcoSave 200, and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Saturday with the BetRivers 200.
Don’t miss out on the action.
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Here’s everything you need to know about 2026 NASCAR All-Star week, including TV channel and streaming options for each race.
NASCAR All-Star Weekend race schedule 2026
Here is the schedule for this year’s NASCAR All-Star Weekend, with important race times to know.
Friday, May 15
|
Time (ET) |
Event |
TV/Live stream |
|
12:30 p.m. |
Craftsman Truck Series Practice |
Fox One |
|
1:40 p.m. |
Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying |
Fox One |
|
3 p.m. |
NASCAR Cup Series Pit Road Entry/Exit Practice |
FS2, fubo |
|
5 p.m. |
Craftsman Truck Series EcoSave 200 |
FS1, fubo |
Saturday, May 16
|
Time (ET) |
Event |
TV/Live stream |
|
9:30 a.m. |
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice |
The CW app |
|
10:35 a.m. |
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying |
The CW app |
|
Noon |
NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying/All-Star Pit Crew Challenge |
FS1, fubo |
|
4 p.m. |
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200 |
The CW, fubo |
Sunday, May 17
|
Time (ET) |
Event |
TV/Live stream |
|
1 p.m. |
NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race |
FS1, fubo |
Where to watch NASCAR All-Star weekend 2026
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TV channel: FS1, FS2, The CW
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Live stream: fubo, Fox One, The CW app
FS1 will be carrying NASCAR throughout the weekend. It will feature most of the Cup Series practice, qualifying and actual races at the times posted above.
Cord-cutters can stream all three races live on fubo, which offers a free trial for new users so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
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Who will be in the NASCAR All-Star lineup?
Eligible drivers include Cup Series points-race winners from this season and last year, previous All-Star Race winners competing full time and past Cup champions who also race full time. A final spot is allocated to the winner of the NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Vote.
Here’s the full entry list for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star lineup race.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (#47)
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Shane Van Gisbergen (#97)
NASCAR All-Star fan vote
Here’s the list of five drivers eligible for the NASCAR All-Star fan vote. Voting will conclude at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 17, at which point the driver with the most votes will be added to the All-Star Race field.
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NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
|
Date |
Race |
Track |
Time |
TV/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. |
FS1, fubo |
|
May 24 |
Coca-Cola 600 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
6 p.m. |
Prime Video |
|
May 31 |
Cracker Barrel 400 |
Nashville Superspeedway |
7 p.m. |
Prime Video |
|
June 7 |
FireKeepers Casino 400 |
Michigan International Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Prime Video |
|
June 14 |
Great American Getaway 400 |
Pocono Raceway |
3 p.m. |
Prime Video |
|
June 21 |
Anduril 250 |
Naval Base Coronado |
4 p.m. |
Prime Video |
|
June 28 |
Toyota/Save Mart 350 |
Sonoma Raceway |
3:30 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 5 |
Cup Series race at Chicagoland |
Chicagoland Speedway |
6 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 12 |
Quaker State 400 |
EchoPark Speedway |
7 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 19 |
Window World 400 |
North Wilkesboro Speedway |
7 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 26 |
Brickyard 400 |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
2 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
Aug. 9 |
Iowa Corn 350 |
Iowa Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Aug. 15 |
Cook Out 400 |
Richmond Raceway |
7 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Aug. 23 |
Cup Series race at New Hampshire |
New Hampshire Motor Speedway |
3 p.m. |
USA, DIRECTV |
|
Aug. 29 |
Coke Zero Sugar 400 |
Daytona International Speedway |
7:30 p.m. |
NBC, DIRECTV |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
|
Date |
Race |
Track |
Time |
TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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, DIRECTV |
|
Nov. 1 |
Xfinity 500 |
Martinsville Speedway |
2 p.m. |
NBC, DIRECTV |
|
Nov. 8 |
Cup Series Championship Race |
Homestead-Miami Speedway |
3 p.m. |
NBC, DIRECTV |
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