NASCAR is back at Bowman Gray. Here's how to watch all the action this weekend.
NASCAR Clash schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams to watch qualifying, practices for 2026 Bowman Gray racing originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
NASCAR is back — weather permitting — with the return of the Cup Series Clash this weekend.
The annual preseason race will be run at historic Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the second consecutive year, and that departure from previous warm-weather host sites in Los Angeles and Daytona could be a problem in 2026 with a winter storm in the forecast.
Assuming the weather cooperates, it should be a fantastic weekend of racing on the venerable oval. That begins Saturday with the expanded Madhouse Classic, which will feature a Sportsman Series race this year in addition to the Modified Division showdown.
After NASCAR practice and qualifying Saturday and Sunday evening, the action culminates in Chase Elliott looking to defend his title in the main event.
Here's everything you need to know to tune in this weekend.
Where to watch NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray
The 2026 Clash at Bowman Gray will be televised by Fox. Fans can also stream the race live on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try before you buy.
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Saturday's Madhouse Classic will stream live on FloRacing.
NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray schedule 2026
Saturday, Jan. 31
| Time (ET) | Event | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 p.m. | Madhouse Classic (Sportsman) | FloRacing |
| 2:45 p.m. | Madhouse Classic (Modified) | FloRacing |
| 6:10 p.m. | Clash practice | FS1, Fubo |
| 8:30 p.m. | Clash qualifying heats | FS1, Fubo |
Sunday, Feb. 1
| Time (ET) | Event | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | Last-chance qualifier | Fox, Fubo |
| 8 p.m. | Clash at Bowman Gray | Fox, Fubo |
NASCAR Clash radio coverage
- Radio station:SiriusXM channel 90
SiriusXM's NASCAR Radio (channel 90) will air the NASCAR Clash throughout the weekend. That includes Saturday's practice, qualifying and heat races, as well as the last-chance qualifier and main event Sunday.
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NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1 | Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray | Bowman Gray Stadium | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Feb. 12 | Duel 1 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 7 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Feb. 12 | Duel 2 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 8:45 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Feb. 15 | Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Feb. 22 | Autotrader 400 | EchoPark Speedway | 3 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| March 1 | DuraMax Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| March 8 | Straight Talk Wireless 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| March 15 | Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 4 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| March 22 | Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| March 29 | Cook Out 400 | Martinsville Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| April 12 | Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| April 19 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 2 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| April 26 | Jack Link's 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| May 3 | Wurth 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 | All-Star Race | Dover Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 24 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 31 | Cracker Barrel 400 | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 7 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 3 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 14 | Cup Series race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 3 p.m. | Prime Video |
| June 21 | Anduril 250 | Naval Base Coronado | 4 p.m. | Prime 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 Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| July 19 | Window World 400 | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| July 26 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 9 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 15 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Cup Series race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 29 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 6 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 5 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sept. 13 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sept. 19 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sept. 27 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 4 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 11 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Charlotte Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 18 | Freeway Insurance 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 25 | Yellawood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 1 | Xfinity 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 8 | Cup Series Championship Race | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
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