2027 Southern 500: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — September 5
Sunday, September 5, 2027 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.
Start time
Time TBA
Watch
USA Sports
Track
Darlington Raceway
Darlington, South Carolina
Race tools
Weekend timeline
Southern 500 practice, qualifying and race schedule
Weekend session times have not been published yet. The race card above will update when the official timetable is available.
Race status
Southern 500 live status and results
This event is marked Date confirmed; start time and network designation TBA. 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
Southern 500 starting lineup
The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.
Open the full lineup tool →Quick answers
Southern 500 FAQ
When is the Southern 500?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, September 5, 2027.
What time does the Southern 500 start?
The official start time is still TBA.
What channel is the Southern 500 on?
The current broadcast listing is USA Sports. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the Southern 500?
The event is at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina. It is listed as a intermediate.
How to use this tool
Use this race weekend hub
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Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.
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Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.
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After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.
- 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.