The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is here and the festivities will begin with the 68th Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15. From there, NASCAR will head to Atlanta and Austin as it moves through a 36-race schedule that culminates with the crowning of a champion on Nov. 8 at Homestead-Miami.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the first NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Racing season kicks into full gear this week in Daytona. Here's the full schedule, from the Cup Series to ARCA.

William Byron will try to become the first driver in history to win the Daytona 500 three consecutive years when the 68th running of “The Great American Race” opens the NASCAR season on Sunday, Feb. 1

From Connor Zilisch’s debut to playoff changes and redemption bids, the 2026 season begins with plenty at stake.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and AUSTIN, Texas — NASCAR and FloSports today announced an expanded slate of racing events that will bring FloRacing coverage live throughout the 2026 season to the NASCAR Channel,

The NASCAR Cup Series returns in early February to begin its 2026 season. See the full broadcast schedule for every race this year.