Watkins Glen announces 2027 NASCAR Cup Series weekend dates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Watkins Glen International will host its NASCAR weekend from September 17-19, 2027. The event marks the racetrack's second playoff race, following a September 11 event at Richmond Raceway. In addition to the NASCAR Cup Series race on September 19, the weekend will also feature the ARCA Menards Series and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. The Craftsman Truck Series will not compete at Watkins Glen in 2027. On September 10-12, 2026, the venue will host the Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix presented by Mission Foods, followed by the Grand Prix Festival.
- •NASCAR weekend scheduled for Sept. 17-19, 2027.
- •Cup race is part of NASCAR's playoffs.
- •ARCA Menards Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series included.
- •Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix to take place in 2026.
- •No Craftsman Truck Series races in 2027 at Watkins Glen.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Dates set for Watkins Glen's 2027 NASCAR Cup Series weekend
"Watkins Glen International will be part of the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with Sept. 19 event.
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