We’re nearing the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and the competition couldn’t be tighter. Although Kyle Larson currently leads the standings, there are just 56 points separating the top seven drivers with three races to go. This weekend, everyone will line up at Talladega Superspeedway for the YellaWood 500, which will pose plenty of challenges for the drivers. The race will air on NBC this Sunday at 2 p.m., while the only qualifying race will air on truTV and HBO Max on Saturday.
Ahead of this race weekend, you can view the most up-to-date Cup Series circumstances here. Here’s everything you need to know about the YellaWood 500 and how to watch everyone else’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race this season.
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How to watch NASCAR YellaWood D:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
Time: 2 pm ET
Location: Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL
Channel: NBC
Free: YouTube TV, DirecTV, driver-cam on HBO Max and more
When is the NASCAR YellaWood 500?
YellaWood 500 this Sunday, Oct. 25
What channel is the NASCAR YellaWood 500 on?
YellaWood 500 live on NBC. You can also watch the qualifying race on Saturday on truTV. Each race of the weekend, with an alternate car, will also be available to stream live on HBO Max on Sunday.
NASCAR YellaWood 500 TV schedule:
Always in the East
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on Saturday, Oct. 24
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As: 1 pm (truTV, HBO Max)
on Sunday, Oct. 25
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NASCAR YellaWood D: 2 p.m. (NBC, HBO Max)
How to watch NASCAR in 2026 without cable:
To watch every single race in the 2026 NASCAR season, you’ll need two different streaming services. You can stream NBC, USA, Fox, FS1, TNT, and truTV on streaming platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV, which will have access to many of this year’s races, but you also need a Prime Video subscription if you want to catch the Coca Cola 600, Cracker Barrel 400, FireKeepers Casino 400, NASCAR Cupo Race and it will be again at 250. showing alternate driver-cam angles for every race this season.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule:
Here are the races that make up the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series. (All Eastern Times)
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Feb. 1, 2026: From Clash Cook to Bowman Gray Stadium (Fox, HBO Max) -
15 Dec. 2026: Daytona 500, Daytona International Underwater (Fox, HBO Max) -
Dec. 22 2026: Autotrader 400, EchoPark Underwater (Fox, HBO Max) -
March 1, 2026: DuraMax Grand Prix, North American Circuit (Fox, HBO Max) -
March 8, 2026: Straight Talk Wireless 500, Phoenix Raceway (FS1, HBO Max) -
March 15, 2026: Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube, Las Vegas Motor Underwater (FS1, HBO Max) -
March 22, 2026: Barum 400, Darlington Raceway (FS1, HBO Max) -
March 29, 2026: Out of 400, Martinsville Underwater (FS1, HBO Max) -
April 12, 2026: Food City 500, Motor Bristol Underwater (FS1, HBO Max) -
April 19, 2026: AdventHealth 400, Kansas Underwater (Fox, HBO Max) -
April 26, 2026: Jack Link’s 500, Talladega Superspeedway (Fox, HBO Max) -
May 3, 2026: Wurth 400 presented by Liqui Moly, Texas Motor Subaqua (FS1, HBO Max) -
May 10, 2026: Go Ball at the Glen, Watkins Glen International (FS1, HBO Max) -
May 17, 2026: NASCAR All-Star Race, Dover Motor Speedway (FS1, HBO Max) -
May 24, 2026: Coca Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway (First Video, HBO Max) -
May 31, 2026: Cracker Barrel 400, Nashville Superspeedway (Prime Video, HBO Max) -
June 7, 2026: Firekeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Underwater (Prime Video, HBO Max) -
June 14, 2026: NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono, Pocono Raceway (Prime Video, HBO Max) -
June 21, 2026: Anduril 250, Naval Base Coronado (First Video, HBO Max) -
June 28, 2026: Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway (TNT Sports, HBO Max) -
July 5, 2026: NASCAR Cup Series Race at Chicagoland, Chicagoland Underwater (TNT Sports, HBO Max) -
July 12, 2026: Quakers State 400 Available At Walmart, EchoPark Underwater (TNT Sports, HBO Max) -
July 19, 2026: Window World 450, Wilkesboro Underwater (TNT Sports, HBO Max) -
July 26, 2026: Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (TNT Sports, HBO Max) -
Aug. 9, 2026: Iowa Corn 350 Powered By Ethanol, Iowa Underwater (USA, HBO Max) -
Aug. 15, 2026: Ex 400, Richmond Raceway (USA, HBO Max) -
23 Aug 2026: NASCAR Cup Series Race in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (USA, HBO Max) -
29 Aug 2026: Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Underwater (NBC, HBO Max) -
Sept. 6 2026: Out of the Southern 500, Darlington Raceway (USA, HBO Max) -
Sept. 13 2026: Enjoy the Illinois 300, Broad Tech Raceway (USA, HBO Max) -
Sept. 19 2026: Bass Pro Workshop Night Race, Bristol Motor Underwater (USA, HBO Max) -
Sept. 27 2026: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Underwater (USA, HBO Max) -
4, 2026: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (USA, HBO Max) -
11 Oct 2026: Bank of America ROVAL 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Race (USA, HBO Max) -
19 Oct 2026: Freeway Insurance 500, Phoenix Raceway (USA, HBO Max) -
Oct. 25 2026: YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway (NBC, HBO Max)
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Nov 1 2026: Xfinity 500, Martinsville Underwater (NBC, HBO Max)
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Nov. 8 2026: NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Grandsons Miami Underwater (NBC, HBO Max)