How to Watch the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship: TV Channel, Streaming and Start Time

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship airs on NBC on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with coverage listed for 3 p.m. ET. The season finale comes from Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida, which takes back the championship race after Phoenix hosted it from 2020 through 2025. Watch through a package carrying your local NBC station, an eligible Peacock plan, or an antenna where NBC reception is available.

The Cup Series season concludes at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Confirm the current race listing before Sunday; race schedules and streaming access can change.

NASCAR championship TV schedule

The 3 p.m. time is when coverage is listed to start. The green flag usually drops a little later, after driver introductions and the anthem, so tune in on time if you want the pre-race buildup.

How to watch with cable or satellite

NBC is a local broadcast channel. Confirm that your television package carries your NBC affiliate at your address. Your channel number depends on your local NBC station and your provider. Our guide to finding NBC on your TV provider lists the usual spots. You can also sign in to the NBC Sports app or NBC.com with your TV provider login to stream the race on a phone, tablet or smart TV at no extra cost.

How to stream the race without cable

NASCAR says NBC Sports races are available on Peacock through a single live event tile in the app's Sports section. Check Peacock’s current live-event listing, eligible plan and renewal price before signing up; no fixed price or trial is promised here. If you already have Peacock through your provider, see how Peacock works on Spectrum.

Live TV streaming services that carry your local NBC station will also show the race. Check that your service carries NBC in your ZIP code before race day, since local channel lineups vary.

Live racing looks best with a steady connection. Other people streaming or gaming at the same time share available capacity, and local Wi-Fi can also affect playback. Our guide on how much speed live TV streaming needs covers the numbers.

How to watch free with an antenna

Because NBC is broadcast over the air, an indoor or outdoor HD antenna can pick up the race free if you're within range of an NBC station. Scan for channels a few days ahead, not on race morning, so you have time to move the antenna if NBC doesn't come in clearly.

Watching on rural or satellite internet

Antenna reception depends on your location, terrain, antenna and nearby obstructions. For rural internet streaming, confirm address eligibility, available capacity, equipment, sky or signal requirements, and data terms for the specific plan. Starlink, Viasat and Hughesnet performance varies; no provider or speed guarantees uninterrupted viewing.