The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs head to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the YellaWood 500. The top four drivers in the standings as we head into this week’s race are Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. You can see who’s currently below the cut line and will need to gain some points this weekend if they want to stay in the playoffs. The next cuts will be made after the Oct. 26 race at Martinsville Speedway. The weekend’s race, and all remaining races this NASCAR season will air on NBC and Peacock, culminating at Phoenix Raceway on November 2, with just four drivers vying for the championship title.
Here’s everything you need to know about the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs schedule, how to watch NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, and more.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Location: Talladega Superspeedway
Channel: NBC; qualifying race on truTV
Streaming: Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling, HBO Max (Driver-cam) and more
The YellaWood 500 will air this Sunday on NBC. The broadcast begins at 2 p.m. ET. An alternate driver-cam will also be available to stream live on HBO Max. Additional Cup Series qualifying coverage this Saturday will air on truTV.
The YellaWood 500 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.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Sunday, Oct. 19
Here are the 10 races that make up the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. (All times Eastern)
1. Denny Hamlin2. Kyle Larson 3. Christopher Bell 4. Chase Briscoe5. William Byron 6. Chase Elliott7. Ryan Blaney 8. Joey Logano