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The championship run
2026 NASCAR Playoffs: The Chase Standings & Schedule
See who is in The Chase, how many postseason races are complete and what comes next for the Cup, O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series. This page follows the championship field; the regular standings pages continue to list every driver.
No elimination rounds in 2026. NASCAR now calls the postseason The Chase. The field is set by regular-season points, points reset once, every qualifier stays in for the full Chase, and the eligible driver with the most points after the finale is champion.
Chase complete
NASCAR Cup Series Chase
Top 16 after 26 regular-season races · 10 Chase races · no eliminations.
Current leader
Kyle Larson
2501 points
Next Chase race
Schedule complete
Movement data
Tracking started
Changes appear after two verified race snapshots.
| Pos | Driver | Points | Behind | Rank change | Points gained | Wins | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 2501 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 15 |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | 2452 | 49 | — | — | 1 | 16 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 2445 | 56 | — | — | 4 | 16 |
| 4 | Ryan Blaney | 2407 | 94 | — | — | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Tyler Reddick | 2397 | 104 | — | — | 6 | 15 |
| 6 | Chase Briscoe | 2386 | 115 | — | — | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | Joey Logano | 2386 | 115 | — | — | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | William Byron | 2344 | 157 | — | — | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | Ty Gibbs | 2335 | 166 | — | — | 2 | 13 |
| 10 | Austin Cindric | 2306 | 195 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Bubba Wallace | 2293 | 208 | — | — | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Chase Elliott | 2287 | 214 | — | — | 2 | 8 |
| 13 | Daniel Suarez | 2243 | 258 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Carson Hocevar | 2234 | 267 | — | — | 1 | 6 |
| 15 | Ryan Preece | 2226 | 275 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | 2212 | 289 | — | — | 0 | 2 |
Race-by-race
Cup Chase schedule
Final
Race 2 of 10
NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway
Sunday, September 13, 2026 · World Wide Technology Raceway
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Chase race 9 of 9
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase
Top 12 after 24 regular-season races · 9 Chase races · no eliminations.
Chase progress
8 of 9
1 races remaining
Current leader
Justin Allgaier
2477 points
Next Chase race
Schedule complete
Movement data
Tracking started
Changes appear after two verified race snapshots.
| Pos | Driver | Points | Behind | Rank change | Points gained | Wins | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | 2477 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 19 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | 2463 | 14 | — | — | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | 2449 | 28 | — | — | 3 | 14 |
| 4 | Sheldon Creed | 2444 | 33 | — | — | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Corey Day | 2416 | 61 | — | — | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | Sam Mayer | 2387 | 90 | — | — | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Sammy Smith | 2352 | 125 | — | — | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | Brandon Jones | 2314 | 163 | — | — | 2 | 8 |
| 9 | Taylor Gray | 2300 | 177 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Austin Hill | 2281 | 196 | — | — | 2 | 8 |
| 11 | Parker Retzlaff | 2263 | 214 | — | — | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Rajah Caruth | 2224 | 253 | — | — | 0 | 2 |
Race-by-race
O'Reilly Chase schedule
Race 1 of 9
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at World Wide Technology
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · World Wide Technology Raceway
Final
Final
Cancelled
Final
Final
Race 7 of 9
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Talladega Superspeedway
Final
Race 9 of 9
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Miami
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Homestead-Miami Speedway
Chase complete
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase
Top 10 after 18 regular-season races · 7 Chase races · no eliminations.
Chase progress
7 of 7
0 races remaining
Current leader
Kaden Honeycutt
2403 points
Next Chase race
Schedule complete
Movement data
Tracking started
Changes appear after two verified race snapshots.
| Pos | Driver | Points | Behind | Rank change | Points gained | Wins | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaden Honeycutt | 2403 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 15 |
| 2 | Layne Riggs | 2383 | 20 | — | — | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | Chandler Smith | 2300 | 103 | — | — | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | Ty Majeski | 2275 | 128 | — | — | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Christian Eckes | 2263 | 140 | — | — | 0 | 9 |
| 6 | Giovanni Ruggiero | 2224 | 179 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Ben Rhodes | 2217 | 186 | — | — | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Daniel Hemric | 2199 | 204 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | Tyler Ankrum | 2193 | 210 | — | — | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Grant Enfinger | 2178 | 225 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Race-by-race
Truck Chase schedule
Race 1 of 7
UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics
Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Bristol Motor Speedway
Final
Final
Final
Final
Race 6 of 7
Black's Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Martinsville Speedway
Race 7 of 7
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race
Friday, November 6, 2026 · Homestead-Miami Speedway
Simple rules
How the 2026 NASCAR Chase works
Qualify on points
The top 16 Cup, 12 O'Reilly and 10 Truck drivers qualify after their regular-season finales. A race win does not create an automatic berth.
One reset
The regular-season champion starts at 2,100 points, second starts at 2,075, third at 2,065, then seeds fall by five points.
Most points wins
There are no cuts or winner-take-all finale. Every Chase driver remains eligible until mathematically eliminated, and the final points leader is champion.
Standings versus postseason
The Chase is not the full NASCAR standings
The full standings show every driver. This page narrows the view to championship-eligible Chase drivers and follows their points through the postseason. The top 16 Cup, 12 O'Reilly and 10 Truck drivers qualify on regular-season points; a win alone does not lock in a berth. The regular-season points leader begins 25 points ahead of second when Chase points reset. There are no Round of 16, Round of 12 or elimination-bracket cuts in the 2026 format.
See NASCAR's Chase rules for the full points system.
U.S. viewing guide
How to watch NASCAR Chase races
Check the Watch field beside your race or session first. A network listed for the main race does not automatically carry practice or qualifying. Start times and channels can change after a weather delay.
Max
Subscription
A qualifying Max plan is normally required for its live sessions or in-car video.
Official viewing information →USA Network
TV package
A TV or live-TV plan carrying USA is normally required; NBC Sports App streams need provider sign-in.
Official viewing information →NBC
Free over the air where available
A local NBC station may be received with an antenna; streaming access follows the platform's rules.
Official viewing information →The CW
Free over the air where available
The local CW station carries live O'Reilly races; CW App offers qualifying, practice and next-day replays.
Official viewing information →FS1
TV package
A TV or live-TV plan carrying FS1 is normally required.
Official viewing information →FOX
Free over the air where available
A local FOX station may be received with an antenna; app access can require a TV provider.
Official viewing information →Outside the United States?
U.S. channel listings and subscriptions may not work in your country. Find your local rights holder on NASCAR's international guide.
Free channel versus live race
The free NASCAR Channel carries programs and replays. It does not provide every Cup, O'Reilly or Truck race live.
Follow every lap
Live NASCAR stats and race replays
Live leaderboard
Follow position, laps and results on NASCAR's official leaderboard. Extra car tracking can require a free account.
Open live leaderboard →Radio and in-car access
The NASCAR App lists free broadcast radio and premium driver audio. Some standalone Truck and O'Reilly events have limited telemetry or driver audio.
Compare live features →Missed the race?
Replay availability and timing vary by broadcaster and country. The CW offers O'Reilly replays the next day; NASCAR also publishes selected full-race replays.
Find NASCAR replays →Championship answers
NASCAR Playoffs and The Chase FAQ
Is NASCAR using a playoff bracket in 2026?
No. The Chase has no elimination rounds. Every qualifying driver remains in the championship points race across the full Chase schedule.
How is this different from NASCAR standings?
The standings list all drivers; this tool highlights only Chase contenders, their points gaps, verified race-to-race movement and remaining races.
Does winning a race guarantee a Chase spot?
No. Qualification is based on regular-season points. Wins still earn race points but are not an automatic berth.
Where can I watch the next Chase race?
Open its race hub for the current U.S. TV or streaming listing. A confirmed broadcast partner does not always identify the final channel or subscription needed.
How to use this tool
Follow The Chase
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Choose Cup, O'Reilly or Truck from the series shortcuts.
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Read the progress and next-race cards before comparing the contender table.
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Use rank and points changes only where two verified post-race snapshots are available.
Race fan notes:
- The ordinary standings pages include drivers outside The Chase.
- Missing historical movement is left blank rather than reconstructed from race points.