What channel is NASCAR on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Charlotte playoff race

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NASCAR fans, we're officially entering the back half of the 2026 Playoff Chase. This weekend's Bank of America 400 is looking to be another doozy.

Drivers will finally return to racing on a 1.5-mile track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, which is not always a forgiving venue. But bucking the trend of the past eight years, Charlotte will instead be operating on a tri-oval rather than the 17-turn incorporated road course that is usually seen at this time of year.

The Cup Series last visited the Queen City for the Coca-Cola 600 over Memorial Day Weekend, in which Daniel Suarez overtook Danny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick to capture the checkered flag.

This Sunday, fans should keep an eye on drivers like Kyle Larson, recent Vegas winner Chase Briscoe, Hamlin and Reddick.

Here's everything you need to know about the Bank of America 400, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR Playoff race.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

  • TV channel: USA Network
  • Live stream: DIRECTV

The 2026 Bank of America 400 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network.

Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial for all new users.

Bank of America 400 start time

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 11
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET

The 2026 Bank of America 400 will get started at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 11. The race will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.

NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026

(All times Eastern)

DateRaceTrackTimeWinnerFeb. 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

NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026

(All times Eastern)

DateRaceTrackTimeWatch/WinnerSept. 6Southern 500Darlington Raceway5 p.m.Christopher BellSept. 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, fuboNov. 1Xfinity 500Martinsville Speedway2 p.m.NBC, fuboNov. 8Cup Series Championship RaceHomestead-Miami Speedway3 p.m.NBC, fubo

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