Is there a NASCAR race today? Date, start time, TV schedule for next Cup Series playoff race

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The NASCAR Playoff Chase is in full swing, but there will be no typical Sunday race this weekend.

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race took place on Saturday, bringing some intense competition to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. With points totals reset for the playoffs, truly anyone could win the Cup Series Championship. This makes each race all the more thrilling.

With the Playoff Chase taking place over the course of two months, there is still plenty of action to look forward to. After wrapping up at Bristol, the circuit will now head to Kansas City for the Hollywood Casino 400, taking place next Sunday. Denny Hamlin currently leads the standings, but anything could happen with seven races remaining. 

Don’t miss out on this heated playoff.

Here’s everything you need to know about the next NASCAR race, including TV channel and streaming options for the Cup Series Playoff Chase.

Is there a NASCAR race today?

There is no NASCAR race scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20. The Bass Pro Shops Night Race took place in Bristol last night, and the drivers have today off.

The Hollywood Casino 400 is up next.

When is the next NASCAR race?

• Date: Sunday, Sept. 27
• Start time: 3 p.m. ET
• Track: Kansas Speedway

The Hollywood Casino 400 will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. ET from Kansas Speedway in Kansas City.

What channel is the Hollywood Casino 400 on?

• TV channel: USA Network
• Live stream: DIRECTV

The Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27 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 Preece

MORE: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, DIRECTV

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