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NASCAR changes viewing options for upcoming races ahead of Talladega

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:43 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

NASCAR changes viewing options for upcoming races ahead of Talladega

Summary

NASCAR announced that the Talladega Cup race on October 25 will be available on NBC instead of USA Network. This marks a shift as NBC takes over broadcasting for the final three Cup Series races of 2026. The move is part of NASCAR's media rights agreement with NBC Sports, which runs from 2025 through 2031. NBC will air all three remaining races and stream them on Peacock, starting with Talladega followed by Martinsville on November 1 and the Cup Series Championship Race on November 8. The decision aligns with NASCAR's strategy to diversify viewing platforms.

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By the Numbers

•Talladega Cup race moves to NBC on October 25 at 2 p.m. ET.
•NBC will broadcast the last three NASCAR Cup Series races of the year.
•All three races will also stream live on Peacock.
•NASCAR's current media rights deal runs from 2025 to 2031.
•Broadcasting partnership includes four networks for 38 Cup dates.

Latest Updates

4:43 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Announces Big Change in How to Watch Races Before Talladega

What they're saying

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NASCAR's Talladega Cup race and the next two as well won't be available to watch in the same old way. Here's the new TV information. The post NASCAR Announces Big Change in How to Watch Races Before Talladega appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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