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NASCAR Cup Series Championship 2026: start time and how to watch
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship starts at 3:00 pm local time on Sunday 8 November 2026, which is 3:00 pm ET; in the UK it is 20:00, in South Africa 22:00, in India 1:30 am on Monday and in Sydney 7:00 am on Monday. Qualifying is at 19:30 UK time on Saturday (2:30 pm ET). US: NBC and HBO Max.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship takes place at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida.
Starts Sunday 8 November 2026Add to calendarTime card to shareBig times are in your own time zone.
Key facts
- The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship is on Saturday 7 November at 5:00 pm ET on The CW, at the same track.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship race time around the world
| Where you are | Qualifying | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 7 Nov, 19:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 20:00 |
| Central Europe | Sat 7 Nov, 20:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 21:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 20:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 21:00 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 7 Nov, 2:30 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 3:00 pm |
| US Central | Sat 7 Nov, 1:30 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 2:00 pm |
| US Mountain | Sat 7 Nov, 12:30 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 1:00 pm |
| US Pacific | Sat 7 Nov, 11:30 am | Sun 8 Nov, 12:00 pm |
| Mexico City | Sat 7 Nov, 1:30 pm | Sun 8 Nov, 2:00 pm |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 7 Nov, 16:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 17:00 |
| Argentina | Sat 7 Nov, 16:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 17:00 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 7 Nov, 21:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 22:00 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 7 Nov, 22:30 | Sun 8 Nov, 23:00 |
| UAE | Sat 7 Nov, 23:30 | Mon 9 Nov, 00:00 |
| India (IST) | Sun 8 Nov, 1:00 am | Mon 9 Nov, 1:30 am |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 8 Nov, 3:30 am | Mon 9 Nov, 4:00 am |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sun 8 Nov, 6:30 am | Mon 9 Nov, 7:00 am |
| New Zealand | Sun 8 Nov, 8:30 am | Mon 9 Nov, 9:00 am |
Every date still to come is on the NASCAR Cup Series dates, start times and TV page.
Where to watch
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| US | NBC and HBO Max (race), truTV (qualifying) | Not listed |
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Quick answers
- What time is the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in the UK?
- Race: 20:00 on Sunday 8 November UK time. Qualifying: 19:30 on Saturday 7 November UK time.
- What time is the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in the US?
- Race: 3:00 pm on Sunday 8 November ET. Qualifying: 2:30 pm on Saturday 7 November ET. On the West Coast: 12:00 pm PT.
- What time is the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in Australia?
- Race: 7:00 am on Monday 9 November in Sydney. Qualifying: 6:30 am on Sunday 8 November in Sydney.
- Where is the NASCAR Cup Series Championship?
- Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida.
- How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series Championship?
- US: NBC and HBO Max (race), truTV (qualifying). The table above has the other countries.
Sources
Checked 7 November 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.