NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas 2026 is poised for a clash of championship contenders as Kyle Larson opens the field with a one‑point lead over Denny Hamlin, while Joey Logano trails by 16 points.
Event Schedule and Key Sessions
Friday, September 25 – ARCA Menards Series kicks off the weekend with practice and qualifying, followed by the 100‑lap final on FOX S1. NASCAR Craftsman Truck practice and qualifying also run that evening, airing on FOX S2.
Saturday, September 26 – The Cup practice begins at 10 a.m. state‑wide on TRUTV and HBO Max, with qualifying following at 11:10 a.m. The 134‑lap Truck race goes off at 1 p.m. on FOX S1.
Sunday, September 27 – A pre‑race show at 2:30 p.m. on USA is succeeded by the 267‑lap Cup race at 3:00 p.m. USA. The action is also on TSN in Canada and via live stream for U.S. viewers. Radio coverage comes from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Broadcast and Streaming Options
Viewers can catch the entire weekend on TRUTV, HBO Max, FOX S1, FOX S2, USA, TSN, and the live stream feed. The 3:10 p.m. green flag of the Cup race is set for a 267‑lap showdown divided into stages of 80, 85, and 102 laps, with teams allocated nine sets of tires.
Full Entry List
All 36 Cup entries are confirmed, with no open slots. Highlights include:
- Zane Smith – Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Josh Berry – Wood Brothers Racing Ford
- Alex Bowman – Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Austin Dillon – Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Ty Gibbs – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Other teams round out the field under the umbrella of the NASCAR Cup, Craftsman Trucks, and ARCA Menard’s Series.
Historical Context
Last fall, Chase Elliott captured a dramatic victory when Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace collided on the final lap. This weekend, the field will once again vie for points that could shape the title race.
With the championship tally narrowing to the wire, the Kansas speedway is the next stage where contenders will push for supremacy, and the 2026 season’s narrative will hinge on minutes and miles that only the track can reveal.
Drivers prepare to battle for 267 laps, and the focus narrows to who can outmaneuver the rest to capture the payoff of a season of hard‑earned points.
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