NASCAR plans significant changes to 2027 Cup Series playoff schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
NASCAR's 2027 Cup Series playoff schedule may undergo major alterations, according to a report. Bristol Motor Speedway could return to the regular season, while tracks like Darlington Raceway and World Wide Technology Raceway may exit the playoffs. Richmond, New Hampshire, and Watkins Glen are expected to join the playoff roster. The future of the Chicago Street Race remains uncertain, while San Diego is poised to remain on the schedule after its successful inaugural event. The All-Star Race location is likely to shift to North Wilkesboro Speedway. Official confirmation of these changes is pending from NASCAR, with an announcement expected later this year.
- •Bristol may return to regular season; Darlington and Gateway could exit playoffs.
- •Richmond, New Hampshire, and Watkins Glen likely to enter playoff schedule.
- •Chicago event's future is unclear; San Diego's return anticipated.
- •North Wilkesboro is a frontrunner for the All-Star Race location.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR’s 2027 Playoff Schedule Could Look Very Different, Report Says
"A new report suggests NASCAR's 2027 Cup Series schedule could feature sweeping playoff changes, with Bristol potentially leaving the postseason, new tracks moving into the Chase, and the future of Chicago and San Diego coming into sharper focus.
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