2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: How to watch the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, channel, streaming info and more
The NASCAR Cup Series qualifier heads 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 is offline Below the cutting line They will need to pick up 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. This weekend’s race and all remaining races this NASCAR season will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, culminating at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2, with only four drivers vying for the championship title.
Here’s everything you need to know about the NASCAR Cup Series playoff 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 19 October
time: 2 p.m. ET
location: Talladega Superspeedway
channel: nbc; The qualifying race is on truTV
My neighbor: peacock, DirectTV, Fubo TVsling, HBO Max (driver camera) and more
What is the channel? NASCAR YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on me?
The YellaWood 500 will air Sunday on NBC. The broadcast begins at 2pm EST. The replacement driver’s camera will also be available to stream on HBO Max. Additional Cup Series qualifying coverage will air Saturday on truTV.
Where to stream NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway:
The YellaWood 500 can be streamed on NBC by subscribing to platforms such as DirectTV, Fubo and slingOr on a peacock. Below is a full show schedule for each race this weekend, along with instructions on how to watch it live.
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This weekend’s NASCAR YellaWood 500 TV schedule:
Saturday 18 October
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Yellowwood 500 qualifying, 1:30 p.m. (truTV)
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Sunday 19 October
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Yellowwood 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 Eastern times)
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Race #1: Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, August 31, 6pm (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #2: Catch the Illinois 300 at World Tech Raceway, Sunday, September 7, 3pm (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #3: Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Saturday, September 13, 7:30pm (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #4: New Hampshire Speedway, Sunday, September 21, 2pm ET (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #5: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Sunday, September 28, 3pm (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #6: Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, October 5, 3pm (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #7: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, October 12, 5:30pm (USA, HBO Max)
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Race #8: YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, October 19, 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
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Race No. 9: Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, October 26, 2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
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Race No. 10: NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, November 2, 3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, HBO Max)
Who competes in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs?
NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Round 8 of the 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:
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