Full Schedule Unveiled with Midwest Revival and Street Racing Flair

NASCAR has officially released its 2026 Cup Series schedule, spotlighting several headline

changes and enhancements.

Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL) returns on July 5th, replacing the Mexico City race, which

NASCAR is shelving in 2026 due to the FIFA World Cup schedule conflicts.

The All-Star Race shifts to Dover Motor Speedway on May 17th—marking the first time the track hosts the event Official Site Of NASCAR.

NASCAR retains its first-ever San Diego street race on the Naval Base Coronado (June 21st),

following a successful introduction Official Site Of NASCAR.

Homestead-Miami Speedway becomes the host of the Championship Weekend, signaling a

return to rotating finales.

North Wilkesboro Speedway revives a points-paying Cup Series event for the first time since 1996, set for July 19th

The Truck Series will participate in the St. Petersburg street race on February 28, together with IndyCar.

NASCAR Cup Series Key Dates:

Feb 1 – Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (exhibition start)

Feb 15 – Daytona 500

Mar 8 – Phoenix Raceway

May 17 – All-Star Race, Dover

June 21 – San Diego street race

Jul 5 – Chicagoland Speedway

The season wraps up on Nov 8th at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the championship.

Following the successful debut of the Viva México 250 in June 2025, NASCAR confirmed it will not return in 2026 due to scheduling conflicts tied to the World Cup. However, discussions for a potential return in 2027 are underway.