Today NASCAR announced the starting times and television networks for the 2026 season for all three of its premier racing series, including the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity Series) and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Below are the starting times and networks for the NASCAR races that will be contested at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2026.
APRIL
Food City 500, NASCAR Cup Series, Sunday, April 12, 3 p.m., FS1
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series 300, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., The CW
CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race (250 laps), NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., FS1
SEPTEMBER
Bass Pro Shops Night Race, NASCAR Cup Series, Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., USA Network
Food City 300, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., The CW
UNOH 250 presented by Ohio Logistics, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., FS1
To purchase tickets for Bristol Motor Speedway’s NASCAR races in 2026, please visit here or call (866) 415-4158.
