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What time is the NASCAR race today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond originally appeared on The Sporting News .
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Just a few days after an intense Iowa race, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is headed to Virginia's capital city for the annual Cook Out 400.
Richmond Raceway has been a stop on the national circuit since 1953, but the 0.75-mile track makes for some unpredictable conditions. It's the only three-quarter-mile venue that the Cup Series visits, and its aged surface — which hasn't been repaved in over 20 years — causes heavy tire wear.
With just three races remaining before the Chase playoff races begin, four drivers have already clinched a spot, including Denny Hamlin, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick.
With the playoffs creeping up, each race is crucial in deciding the 16-driver field.
Here's everything you need to know about the Cook Out 400, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR Cup Series race.
What time is the NASCAR race today?
Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
Time: 7 p.m. ET
The 2026 Cook Out 400 will get started at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 15. The race will take place at Richmond Raceway in Virginia.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: DIRECTV
The 2026 Cook Out 400 will be broadcast exclusively on USA Network. Cord-cutters can also stream the action live on DIRECTV .
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NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
Date Race Track Time Watch/Winner Feb. 4 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Bowman Gray Stadium 6 p.m. Ryan Preece Feb. 12 Duel 1 at Daytona Daytona International Speedway 7 p.m. Joey Logano Feb. 12 Duel 2 at Daytona Daytona International Speedway 8:45 p.m. Chase Elliott Feb. 15 Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway 1:30 p.m. Tyler Reddick Feb. 22 Autotrader 400 EchoPark Speedway 3 p.m. Tyler Reddick March 1 DuraMax Grand Prix Circuit of the Americas 3:30 p.m. Tyler Reddick March 8 Straight Talk Wireless 500 Phoenix Raceway 3:30 p.m. Ryan Blaney March 15 Pennzoil 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway 4 p.m. Denny Hamlin March 22 Goodyear 400 Darlington Raceway 3 p.m. Tyler Reddick March 29 Cook Out 400 Martinsville Speedway 3:30 p.m. Chase Elliott April 12 Food City 500 Bristol Motor Speedway 3 p.m. Ty Gibbs April 19 AdventHealth 400 Kansas Speedway 2 p.m. Tyler Reddick April 26 Jack Link's 500 Talladega Superspeedway 3 p.m. Carson Hocevar May 3 Wurth 400 Texas Motor Speedway 3:30 p.m. Chase Elliott May 10 Go Bowling at the Glen Watkins Glen International 3 p.m. Shane van Gisbergen May 17 All-Star Race Dover Motor Speedway 3 p.m. Denny Hamlin May 24 Coca-Cola 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway 6 p.m. Daniel Suarez May 31 Cracker Barrel 400 Nashville Superspeedway 7 p.m. Denny Hamlin June 7 FireKeepers Casino 400 Michigan International Speedway 3 p.m. Denny Hamlin June 14 Great American Getaway 400 Pocono Raceway 3 p.m. Denny Hamlin June 21 Anduril 250 Naval Base Coronado 4 p.m. Corey Heim June 28 Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sonoma Raceway 3:30 p.m. Shane van Gisbergen July 5 eero 400 Chicagoland Speedway 6 p.m. Chase Briscoe July 12 Quaker State 400 EchoPark Speedway 7 p.m. Ryan Blaney July 19 Window World 400 North Wilkesboro Speedway 7 p.m. Joey Logano July 26 Brickyard 400 Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2 p.m. Corey Heim Aug. 9 Iowa Corn 350 Iowa Speedway 3:30 p.m. Ty Gibbs Aug. 15 Cook Out 400 Richmond Raceway 7 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Aug. 23 Dollar Tree 301 New Hampshire Motor Speedway 3 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Aug. 29 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona International Speedway 7:30 p.m. NBC, fubo , DIRECTV NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2026
(All times Eastern)
Date Race Track Time Watch/Winner Sept. 6 Southern 500 Darlington Raceway 5 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Sept. 13 Enjoy Illinois 300 World Wide Technology Raceway 3 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Sept. 19 Bass Pro Shops Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway 7:30 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Sept. 27 Hollywood Casino 400 Kansas Speedway 3 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Oct. 4 South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway 5:30 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Oct. 11 Bank of America 400 Charlotte Motor Speedway 3 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Oct. 18 Freeway Insurance 500 Phoenix Raceway 3 p.m. USA, DIRECTV Oct. 25 Yellawood 500 Talladega Superspeedway 2 p.m. NBC, fubo , DIRECTV Nov. 1 Xfinity 500 Martinsville Speedway 2 p.m. NBC, fubo, DIRECTV Nov. 8 Cup Series Championship Race Homestead-Miami Speedway 3 p.m. NBC, fubo, DIRECTV Related Links
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