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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — October 18

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, AZ. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.

Start time

3:00 PM ET

Local time

Watch

HBO Max, USA Net

Track

Phoenix Raceway

Avondale, AZ

Race tools

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NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix: race context and what to watch

Why this NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix matters

The NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix is Cup Chase race 7 of 10 and the return Cup Series visit to Phoenix Raceway. It brings a one-mile test of restart aggression and long-run balance.

How Phoenix Raceway races

Phoenix is a one-mile oval with different corner shapes and a wide dogleg that lets drivers choose unconventional restart lines.

What race fans should watch

Cup teams must balance stage points with the setup and track position needed for the final run. Watch the dogleg fan-out, apron cuts and the tradeoff between short-run launch and rear grip. The 2026 Chase has no eliminations, but every point carries to the finale after the one-time reseed. For this event, the season role is Cup Chase race 7 of 10.

Race-specific background checked against Official NASCAR 2026 schedule and race-weekend information. Schedule, lineup and result fields are maintained separately from this guide.

Weekend timeline

NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix practice, qualifying and race schedule

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NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix

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Race status

NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix live status and results

This event is marked Scheduled. The finishing order will be added to this page after the race, so the same URL works for planning and post-race review.

Starting grid

NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix starting lineup

The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.

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Quick answers

NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix FAQ

When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix?

The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.

What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix start?

The listed start is 3:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.

What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix on?

The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, USA Net. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.

Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix?

The event is at Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, AZ. It is listed as a oval.

How to use this tool

Use this race weekend hub

  1. 1

    Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.

  2. 2

    Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.

  3. 3

    After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.

Race fan notes:
  • A positive +/− number means the driver finished ahead of the starting spot.
  • Use + Calendar for this event only; the lineup page is easiest to scan once qualifying is official.