The NASCAR Cup Series heads into its annual chaos-filled cut race at the Roval, where the playoff field will be trimmed from 12 drivers down to eight over the course of 109 laps.
The hybrid road course weaving through the Charlotte Motor Speedway infield has been nothing short of dramatic since it joined the schedule in 2018. Its debut year famously ended with Jimmie Johnson colliding with Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap while battling for the win — a crash that knocked Johnson out of the playoffs.
So far, Ryan Blaney (New Hampshire winner) and Chase Elliott (Kansas winner) have already locked in their spots for the Round of 8. The other drivers currently above the elimination line are Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Chase Briscoe, and Joey Logano.
On the outside looking in, Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, and Austin Cindric all have work to do if they want to keep their championship hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Shane van Gisbergen may no longer be in the title hunt after being knocked out in Round 1, but the Trackhouse Racing star still has history within reach. A victory at the Roval would give him five straight wins on road or street courses
Here is everything you need to know about the Charlotte Roval playoff race, including the TV channel and streaming platforms for the race.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada)
The Charlotte Roval playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo for fans in the US.
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What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Concord, North Carolina
- Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 109 laps (248.52 miles) on the 2.32-mile oval
- Purse: $9,797,935
The Charlotte Roval playoff race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 5.
The race will be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Concord, North Carolina. Stage 1 ends at Lap 25. Stage 2 ends at Lap 50.
NASCAR radio station for Charlotte Roval playoff race
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Bank of America ROVAL 400 race starting lineup
| Rank | Driver | Car No. | Team Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 2 | Shane van Gisbergen | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 5 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing |
| 6 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 8 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 9 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 10 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 11 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 13 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 14 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 15 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 16 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 17 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 18 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 19 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 20 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 21 | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 22 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing |
| 23 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 24 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 25 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 26 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports |
| 27 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 28 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 29 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing |
| 30 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 31 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 32 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 33 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 34 | Josh Bilicki | 66 | Garage 66 |
| 35 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 36 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 37 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Concord.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 3124 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 3118 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | 3114 |
| 4 | William Byron | 3110 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 3104 |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 3099 |
| 7 | Chase Briscoe | 3091 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | 3083 |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | 3070 |
| 10 | Bubba Wallace | 3057 |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
