After last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, four more drivers were eliminated from competition, establishing the final four racers who will compete in the championship final on Sunday to end the 2025 season. The Championship 4 racers competing at Phoenix Raceway this weekend are Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, William Byron and Kyle Larson. While Hamlin and Briscoe had already secured their spots in the final, William Byron fought his way in by nabbing a victory at the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville. Larson, who finished fifth at Martinsville, earned his spot with a narrow 7 point margin, edging out his next-closest competitor, Christopher Bell.
The weekend’s championship race will air on NBC and Peacock. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch NASCAR’s Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway and more.
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How to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway:
Date: Sunday, Nov. 2
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Phoenix Raceway
Channel: NBC; practice and qualifying race on truTV
Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling, HBO Max (Driver-cam) and more
What channel is NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on?
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship race will air this Sunday on NBC. 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 Friday and Saturday will air on truTV.
Where to stream NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway:
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship race can be streamed on NBC with a subscription to platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and Sling, or on Peacock. A complete viewing schedule for every race this weekend, along with instructions on how to watch them live, is provided below.
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship weekend TV schedule:
All times Eastern
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Friday, October 31
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship practice, 5:35 p.m. (truTV)
Saturday, November 1
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship qualifying, 5 p.m. (truTV)
Sunday, November 2
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, 3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, 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 Championship?
NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 finalists:
1. Denny Hamlin
2. Chase Briscoe
3. William Byron
4. Kyle Larson
Other ways to watch the NASCAR playoffs without cable this season:
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