Where to Watch NASCAR in 2026: Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series

If you are wondering where to watch NASCAR right now, the Cup Series Chase is on USA Network and NBC, with NBC races also streaming on Peacock. Earlier in the 2026 season, Cup races aired on FOX and FS1, Prime Video and TNT Sports. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is on The CW, and the Craftsman Truck Series is on FS1.

NASCAR’s TV deal changes partners several times a year, which confuses a lot of fans. Below is the full 2026 breakdown, the networks for the rest of the Chase, and the cheapest legal ways to stream each one.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series TV split

The final stretch belongs to USA Sports, the sports brand Versant formed after NBCUniversal spun off its cable networks. USA Network handles most of the Chase, while NBC has the final three races: Talladega on Oct. 25, Martinsville on Nov. 1 and the Championship at Homestead-Miami on Nov. 8.

Where to watch the rest of the 2026 Chase

The 10-race Chase opened on USA Network, which carries its first seven races. NBC takes over for the last three. Here are the remaining races as scheduled by NASCAR:

Earlier Chase races in late September and October are on USA Network as well. Check NASCAR.com for exact start times each week, since they can shift.

How to watch USA Network without cable

USA Network is not on Peacock. To watch it without a cable or satellite contract, you need a live TV streaming service that carries it. USA Network is included with:

• YouTube TV (base plan about $82.99/month)
• Hulu + Live TV
• Fubo
• DirecTV Stream
• Sling TV Blue (prices vary by ZIP code)

Sling Blue is usually the lowest-cost route to USA Network. If you already pay for cable, you can sign in to the USA Network app with your provider login instead.

How to watch NBC and the other series

NBC races

NBC is a free broadcast network, so the final three Cup races can be watched with an HD antenna at no monthly cost. They also stream on Peacock, which costs about $12.99 a month for Premium after its August 2026 price increase. Our guide to the best TV antennas for local channels can help if you need one, and rural fans should see our rural antenna guide.

O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

NASCAR’s second-tier series (formerly the Xfinity Series) airs exclusively on The CW in 2026. The CW is free over the air in most markets.

Craftsman Truck Series

Truck races air mainly on FS1, with a couple on FOX. Fox One ($19.99 a month) streams FS1 and FOX without cable.

Practice and qualifying

During NBC’s part of the schedule, Cup practice and qualifying sessions can be found on truTV and HBO Max, according to NASCAR.

Streaming costs at a glance

Prices are U.S. advertised rates at the time of writing and change often. A full live TV service such as YouTube TV covers FOX, FS1, USA, NBC and The CW in one package, though you would still need Prime Video and HBO Max for the summer races.

Some race fans prefer an IPTV subscription for broad live coverage. Our own plan, IPTV Journal, is $89 for 12 months. Make sure any service you use is licensed for the channels it carries, since IPTV technology is legal but unlicensed rebroadcasts of networks are not.

Which option should you choose for the Chase?

For the rest of 2026, the simplest setup is a live TV service with USA Network for the remaining USA races and an antenna or Peacock for the final three NBC races. If you already have Peacock and an antenna, you only need to solve USA Network for a few more weeks, so a month-to-month service you can cancel after Phoenix is a sensible choice. For more on which devices handle all these apps, see our guide to the best streaming devices.

FAQ

What channel is NASCAR on today?

During the Chase, Cup races air on USA Network until mid-October, then on NBC for the final three races. The O’Reilly Series is on The CW and the Truck Series is mostly on FS1.

Can I stream NASCAR on Peacock?

Yes, but only the races that air on NBC. In 2026 that is the summer Daytona race plus Talladega, Martinsville and the Championship at Homestead-Miami. Races on USA Network are not on Peacock.

When is the 2026 NASCAR Championship race?

The Cup Series Championship is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with coverage on NBC and Peacock starting at 3 p.m. ET.

Is NASCAR on Prime Video every year?

Prime Video carries a five-race stretch of the Cup Series each season under NASCAR’s current deal, starting with the Coca-Cola 600 in late May. In 2026 those races ran from May 24 to June 21.

Where can I watch the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series?

All O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races air on The CW in 2026. You can watch with an antenna in most areas or through live TV services that carry The CW.