NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup hits its midpoint this Sunday with the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, airing live on USA Network at 5:30 p.m. ET. This race will be the fifth of the 10-race playoff series that determines the season’s Cup Series champion.
The Chase, NASCAR’s postseason system, began recently and now reaches the halfway point as the field battles through a mix of short tracks, speedways, and road courses. The finale will return to its previous venue after several years, set for November 8 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Saturday’s schedule in Las Vegas offers a full slate of events. The IMSA sports-car division concludes its 2026 season with the Petit Le Mans, a 10-hour endurance race at Road Atlanta beginning at noon, broadcast on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. Meanwhile, the NASCAR Cup Series will hold practice at 4:30 p.m. and qualifying at 5:35 p.m., both on the TruTV channel. The O’Reilly Series, NASCAR’s secondary stock car division, runs its fourth Chase race, the Focused Health 302, at 7:30 p.m. on The CW.
The Camping World Truck Series is taking a break this weekend but will return next week for its third race of a seven-race postseason.
This weekend’s events in Las Vegas are part of a packed schedule that reflects NASCAR’s layered playoff system, where multiple divisions compete simultaneously through autumn. The Cup Series Chase is the most watched, with drivers jockeying for positioning ahead of the championship-deciding races.
Fans can stream all NASCAR races live via Fubo, including the South Point 400 on Sunday evening. The Daytona Beach News-Journal provided details on television options and timing, emphasizing the importance of this mid-Chase showdown.
As the season moves forward, the South Point 400 will be a major test for drivers trying to secure their place in the next round of the playoffs. The event’s timing, just after practice and qualifying, will give teams a final chance to dial in setups before the green flag drops.
The full weekend schedule also highlights NASCAR’s expanding presence on multiple networks and streaming platforms, giving fans access across traditional TV and digital services. The Cup Series’ move back to Homestead-Miami for the finale reconnects the championship to a track with a history of dramatic season-enders.
With five races left after Sunday, the Chase is entering a phase where every point and every lap counts. The South Point 400 will be a key moment in that ongoing contest.
According to Yahoo Sports.