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NASCAR fanatics, the wait is finally over. The 2026 Cup Series begins at Bowman Gray Stadium with the Cook Out Clash.
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After moving to Winston-Salem, North Carolina last year, the Clash remains a highly anticipated event on the racing calendar. Although the competition will be hot, temperatures will be cold after a winter storm hit the Carolinas this weekend and pushed the race back to Wednesday.
The Clash will be the perfect start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, bringing together all the top racers for 200 laps at historic Bowman Gray Stadium. Chase Elliott is the defending champion, but who will take the checkered flag this year?
Here’s everything you need to know about NASCAR Clash 2026, including TV channels and streaming options for the race at Bowman Gray.
What channel is the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray on today?
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Fans can watch the 2026 Cook Out Clash live on Fox or stream the race on Fubo.
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Start time for the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray
The main event of the NASCAR Cook Out Clash will take place on Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m. ET at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
NASCAR Clash 2026 Radio Station
Fans can listen to the 2026 NASCAR Clash on SiriusXM. The race will be broadcast on channel 90.
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NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray 2026 Schedule
Wednesday February 4
|
Time (ET) |
Event |
TV/Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
|
1:30 p.m. |
Cup Series practices and qualifying |
Fox One |
|
4:30 p.m. |
Last chance qualification |
Fox, Fubo |
|
6 p.m. |
Showdown at Bowman Gray |
Fox, Fubo |
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
(All times Eastern)
|
Date |
Race |
Track |
Time |
TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
February 4 |
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray |
Bowman Gray Stadium |
6 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
|
February 12 |
Duel 1 at Daytona |
Daytona International Speedway |
7 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
February 12 |
Duel 2 at Daytona |
Daytona International Speedway |
8:45 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
February 15 |
Daytona 500 |
Daytona International Speedway |
2:30 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
|
February 22 |
Auto Trader 400 |
EchoPark racing circuit |
3 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
|
March 1 |
DuraMax Grand Prix |
Circuit of the Americas |
3:30 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
|
March 8 |
Let’s Talk Straight Wireless 500 |
Phoenix Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
March 15 |
Pennzoil Oil 400 |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway |
4 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
March 22 |
Happy New Year 400 |
Darlington Circuit |
3 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
March 29 |
Cook 400 |
Martinsville Motor Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
April 12 |
Food City 500 |
Bristol Motor Circuit |
3 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
April 19 |
AdventHealth 400 |
Kansas Speedway |
2:00 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
|
April 26 |
Jack Link’s 500 |
Talladega Superspeedway |
3 p.m. |
Fox, Fubo |
|
May 3 |
Würth 400 |
Texas Motor Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
May 10 |
Go bowling at the Glen |
Watkins Glen International |
3 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
May 17 |
Star Race |
Dover Motor Circuit |
3 p.m. |
FS1, Fubo |
|
May 24 |
Coca-Cola 600 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
6 p.m. |
|
|
May 31 |
Cracker Barrel 400 |
Nashville High-Speed Highway |
7 p.m. |
Main video |
|
June 7 |
Fire Keepers Casino 400 |
Michigan International Speedway |
3 p.m. |
Main video |
|
June 14 |
Cup Series race at Pocono |
Pocono Raceway |
3 p.m. |
Main video |
|
June 21 |
Anduril 250 |
Naval Base Coronado |
4 p.m. |
Main video |
|
June 28 |
Toyota/Save Mart 350 |
Sonoma Raceway |
3:30 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 5 |
Cup Series race at Chicagoland |
Chicagoland Speedway |
6 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 12 |
Quaker State 400 |
EchoPark racing circuit |
7 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 19 |
World of Windows 400 |
North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway |
7 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
July 26 |
Brickworks 400 |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
2:00 p.m. |
TNT, DIRECTV |
|
August 9 |
Iowa Corn 350 |
Iowa Motor Speedway |
3:30 p.m. |
USA, Fubo |
|
August 15 |
Cook 400 |
Richmond Circuit |
7 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
August 23 |
Cup Series race at New Hampshire |
New Hampshire Motor Speedway |
3 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
August 29 |
Coke Zero Sugar 400 |
Daytona International Speedway |
7:30 p.m. |
NBC, Fubo |
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race Schedule
(All times Eastern)
|
Date |
Race |
Track |
Time |
TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September 6 |
South 500 |
Darlington Circuit |
5 p.m. |
USA, Fubo |
|
September 13 |
Enjoy the Illinois 300 |
Global technological circuit |
3 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
September 19 |
Bass Pro Shops Night Race |
Bristol Motor Circuit |
7:30 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
September 27 |
Hollywood 400 Casino |
Kansas Speedway |
3 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
October 4 |
South Point 400 |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway |
5:30 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
October 11 |
Bank of America ROVAL 400 |
Charlotte Road Course |
3 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
October 18 |
Highway insurance 500 |
Phoenix Speedway |
3 p.m. |
United States, Fubo |
|
October 25 |
Yellawood 500 |
Talladega Superspeedway |
2:00 p.m. |
NBC, Fubo |
|
November 1 |
Xfinity 500 |
Martinsville Motor Speedway |
2:00 p.m. |
NBC, Fubo |
|
November 8 |
Cup Series Championship Race |
Homestead-Miami Raceway |
3 p.m. |
NBC, Fubo |
