NASCAR returns to Bristol Motor Speedway in 2026 with two scheduled race weekends that follow a consistent structure across all three national series. The spring event will take place from April 10 to April 12 on the trackâs traditional concrete surface.
The fall weekend is set for September 17 to September 19 and will run under the lights. Every weekend includes races from the Craftsman Truck Series, the OâReilly Auto Parts Series, and the Cup Series.
The September Cup race will also serve as the cutoff event for the Round of 16 playoffs. Broadcast coverage for both weekends will be shared between FOX Sports, The CW, and NBC, while streaming options will be available across official network platforms.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Schedule at Bristol
The Craftsman Truck Series will open both Bristol weekends in 2026 with two scheduled races. The Tennessee Army National Guard 200 will take place on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 PM ET. FS1 will carry the race on television, and the FOX Sports App will provide the streaming option for viewers with a valid login. This race begins the spring weekend and sets the order for the remaining events.
The second race for the series is the UNOH 200, scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at 8:00 PM ET. FS1 will again broadcast the event, and the FOX Sports App will stream it. This race opens the fall weekend and leads into the playoff-focused schedule that follows across the other series.
NASCAR OâReilly Auto Parts Series Schedule at Bristol
The OâReilly Auto Parts Series will race once during each Bristol weekend in 2026. The Suburban Propane 300 is set for Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 PM ET. The CW will provide television coverage, and the race will also stream through the CW App. This continues the networkâs role as the seriesâs primary broadcast partner.
The second event is the Food City 300, which will take place on Friday, September 18, at 7:30 PM ET. The CW will also air this race, with streaming available on the CW App. Both races are part of the regular-season schedule and will run as standalone events on their respective weekends.
NASCAR Cup Series Schedule at Bristol
The Cup Series will headline both Bristol weekends in 2026, with two races. The Food City 500 is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 PM ET. FS1 will handle the television broadcast, and the FOX Sports App will provide streaming access. This race will run during the day on the concrete surface.
The Bass Pro Shops Night Race will take place on Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 PM ET. USA Network will air the race, and viewers can stream it on the NBC Sports App or Peacock. This event is the final race in the Round of 16 and will determine which drivers advance in the playoffs.
How to Watch and Stream NASCAR at Bristol in 2026
NASCAR coverage for Bristol in 2026 will be split across three broadcast partners. FS1 will carry the Craftsman Truck Series races and the spring Cup Series event. These races can also be streamed through the FOX Sports App with a valid cable subscription.
The CW will air both OâReilly Auto Parts Series races. Viewers can access these events through a digital antenna or stream them for free using the CW App, depending on availability in their area.
NBC will handle the fall Cup Series race through USA Network. Streaming will be available on the NBC Sports App and Peacock for viewers with the required access.
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