Four more drivers will be cut from the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs after the upcoming race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this Sunday. The Bank of America ROVAL 400 is the sixth race of the playoffs. Currently, the four drivers falling below the cut line are Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric.
After last weekend’s race in Kansas City, Chase Elliott took the top spot; he and Ryan Blaney are the only drivers who have secured their spots in the Round of 8. Just four drivers will race for the championship title at Phoenix Raceway on November 2. You can take a look at how the 12-driver field currently stacks up heading into this weekend’s race.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs schedule, how to watch NASCAR’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and more.
How to watch NASCAR’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 5
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
Channel: USA; practice and qualifying races on truTV
Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling, HBO Max (Driver-cam) and more
What channel is NASCAR’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on?
The Bank of America ROVAL 400 will air this Sunday on USA. The broadcast begins at 3 p.m. ET. An alternate driver-cam will also be available to stream live on HBO Max. Additional Cup Series practice and qualifying coverage this Saturday will air on truTV.
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Where to stream NASCAR’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Race:
The Bank of America ROVAL 400 can be streamed on USA with a subscription to platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and Sling. A complete viewing schedule of every race this weekend and how to watch them live is below.
DIRECTV has the channels you need to watch hundreds of live sporting events including this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Playoff race. With access to the USA, truTV, FS1 & 40+ regional sports networks, it’s one of the most comprehensive places to watch sports. After a free trial, DirecTV’s regular packages start at $80/month.
NASCAR’s Bank of America ROVAL 400 weekend TV schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 4
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Bank of America ROVAL 400 Practice, 2 p.m. (truTV)
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Bank of America ROVAL 400 Qualifying, 3:10 p.m. (truTV)
Sunday, Sept. 28
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Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 3 p.m. (USA, NBC Sports App, HBO Max)
NASCAR Cup Series Playoff schedule:
Here are the 10 races that make up the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. (All times Eastern)
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Race No. 1: Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 2: Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 3: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 4: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. ET (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 5: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 6: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 7: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m. (USA, HBO Max)
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Race No. 8 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
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Race No. 9: Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
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Race No. 10: NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
Who is competing in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs?
NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings after the Hollywood Casino 400 race
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