William Byron (24) and Chase Briscoe (14) drive duringa NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
Channel 6 will be airing the Houston Texans game instead, but here's where you can catch the race.
Author: 6 News Digital (6News)
Published: 3:52 PM CDT August 27, 2021
Updated: 3:52 PM CDT August 27, 2021
TEMPLE, Texas — Channel 6 will be airing the Houston Texans game Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. which will preempt the NASCAR race.
NASCAR will air on KNCT, which is the CW.
Below are the channels for the different providers:
- Over the air: Channel 46.1
- Dish and DirecTV: Channel 46
- Grande: Channel 12
- Spectrum: Channel 20
NASCAR will run from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday.
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs field is set. Sixteen drivers have qualified for postseason racing, which consists of eliminations after the Round of 16 (Darlington, Kansas, Bristol), the Round of 12 (Texas, Talladega, Charlotte) and the Round of 8 (Las Vegas, Miami, Martinsville). After 12 weeks of racing, four drivers will compete for the title at the Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 6.
The playoffs start on Sunday at the Darlington Raceway in South Carolina with the Cook Out Southern 500. The race starts Sunday at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast on USA Network. Here's how you can watch the race without cable.
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads the NASCAR Cup Series standings heading into the NASCAR playoffs at the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday.
Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesHow to watch NASCAR without cable
The NASCAR playoffs will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network. If you don't have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the race with a live TV service. The good news for race fans is that NBC and USA Network are available on each streaming service. The catch is that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries NBC in your area.
If you live in an area with good reception, you can watch races broadcast on NBC for free on over-the-air broadcast channels just by attaching an affordable (under $30) indoor antenna to nearly any TV.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live-TV streaming services guide.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re seeking when and where to watch NASCAR today. You will find today’s races, upcoming races, TV information, and more of the NASCAR schedule!
NASCAR schedule – Darlington this weekend
The 29th official NASCAR weekend is here. The Cup Series takes on the Southern 500 at 6:00 p.m. EST in a Sunday night event on the USA Network for the first race of the 2022 playoffs.
| Southern 500 (Cup) – *Round of 16* – 1/3 | 6:00 PM | USA |
- Joey Logano
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Alex Bowman
| Kansas Lottery 200 (Truck) | 7:30 PM | FS1 |
Here are the upcoming races for the following two weekends of the NASCAR schedule.
Saturday, September 10
| Kansas Lottery 300 (Xfinity) | 3:00 PM | USA |
Sunday, September 11
| Hollywood Casino 400 (Cup) | 3:00 PM | USA |
Thursday, September 15
| UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics (Truck) | 9:00 PM | FS1 |
Friday, September 16
| Food City 300 (Xfinity) | 7:30 PM | USA |
Saturday, September 17
| Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Cup) | 7:30 PM | USA |
Major NASCAR races in 2022
Sunday, November 6
| NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Cup) | 3:00 PM | NBC |
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Where is NASCAR racing this weekend?
The NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series will be racing at Darlington Raceway, which is located in Darlington, SC. The venue is a 1.366-mile track with a capacity of 47,000 fans. The track was built in 1950 and is commonly called by its nickname “The Track Too Tough to Tame.”
Yes, there is a NASCAR race today. The next NASCAR race will come on September 4 when the Cup Series travels to Darlington Raceway for a 500-mile event on Sunday night.
What channel is the NASCAR race on today?
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway will be aired on the USA Network at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 4. It will be the first race of the playoffs for the series.
How many races are on the NASCAR schedule?
There are 38 overall races on the NASCAR schedule. Only 36 races are points-paying as the other two races, the Busch Light Clash and All-Star Race, are exhibition races held by NASCAR. The sport typically releases next year’s schedule during the summer months.
Related: NASCAR Cup Series schedule for 2023 delayed again
When does the 2023 NASCAR season start?
The 2023 NASCAR season will start on February 5, 2023, when the Cup Series heads off to the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum located at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. The first official points-paying race will be in Daytona, FL two weeks later.
When is the Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500 will take place on February 20, 2022, in Daytona, FL. The venue is a 2.50-mile track with a capacity of 101,500 fans. The track’s first event took place in 1959 and is commonly called by its nickname “The World Center of Racing.”
Related: Daytona 500 winners, results, and facts