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.
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How to watch NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway:
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
What channel is NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on?
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.
Where to stream NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway:
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.
DIRECTV has the channels you need to watch hundreds of live sporting events including this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Playoff race. With access to the USA, truTV, FS1 & 40+ regional sports networks, it’s one of the most comprehensive places to watch sports. After a free trial, DirecTV’s regular packages start at $80/month.
For $11/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, including this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. Plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and much more.
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NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 weekend TV schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 18
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YellaWood 500 Qualifying, 1:30 p.m. (truTV)
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Sunday, Oct. 19
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YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, 2 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 Playoffs?
NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 field
1. Denny Hamlin
2. Kyle Larson
3. Christopher Bell
4. Chase Briscoe
5. William Byron
6. Chase Elliott
7. Ryan Blaney
8. Joey Logano
Other ways to watch the NASCAR playoffs without cable this season:
Hulu’s live TV tier includes access to live TV channels like NBC, USA, FS1, ESPN, and more. That means you can watch NASCAR across almost every channel airing coverage in the US — and enjoy over 95 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV starts at $82/month after the free trial period.
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