NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway this July marks the track’s first Cup Series appearance since 2019, as it has replaced the Chicago Street Course on the 2026 schedule.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The event will air on TNT in the United States and TSN in Canada, with all races simultaneously streamed on HBO Max, featuring live onboard cameras for the first time.
Radio coverage will be available through PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Schedule Overview
- Friday, July 3: ARCA Menards Series practice (2 pm EST), qualifying (3 35 pm EST), NASCAR O’Reilly practice (4 30 pm EST, CW APP), Cup practice (6 pm EST, TRUTV & HBO Max), ARCA Menards Series race 100 laps (8 pm EST, FOX Sports 1).
- Saturday, July 4: NASCAR O’Reilly qualifying (1 30 pm EST, CW APP), Cup qualifying (3 pm EST, TRUTV & HBO Max), O’Reilly race 200 laps (5 30 pm EST, THE CW NETWORK).
- Sunday, July 5: Cup pre‑race show (5 pm EST, TNT & HBO Max), Cup race 267 laps (6 pm EST, TNT / HBO Max).
Race stages will run 80, 85, and 102 laps, with nine sets of racing tires.
Current Cup Series Standings Snapshot
- Shane van Gisbergen secured the final road course win at Sonoma, tightening the competition for the Chase cut‑line.
- Denny Hamlin has edged Tyler Reddick by a single point for the lead in championship standings.
- Sonoma was Round 1 of the in‑season challenge; 1st‑seed Tyler Reddick was eliminated, with others removed as implied by a linked source.
Entry List and Open Seats
There are 38 entries for the 400‑mile Chicagoland event. A single entry withdrew: the No. 66 car piloted by Josh Bilicki, leaving two open seats.
Open entries are the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota, featuring San Diego champion Corey Heim, and the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet, driven by J.J. Yeley.
Key Takeaway for Fans
Breakfast at 5 pm EST kicks off the Cup race’s pre‑show, while the green flag rolls just after 6 pm EST, setting the stage for a decisive 267‑lap battle under the weekend’s late‑afternoon light. As teams line up at Chicagoland, the 2026 drama continues, demanding precise strategy and focus on the track where every lap counts.
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