How to watch NASCAR race today? Start Time, TV Channel, Radio & Live Stream Details for Xfinity 500 at Martinsville | 26-10-2025

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 will be held at Martinsville Speedway this weekend. The season’s ninth playoff race will see drivers compete for laps at the 0.526-mile-short track.

Ryan Blaney is the incumbent winner of the event and will look to defend his Xfinity 500 title on Sunday, October 26.

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What time does the NASCAR race start today?

Start Time: 2 p.m. ET

Date: Sunday, October 26

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How to watch the NASCAR race today? TV channel details

The Xfinity 500 will stream on NBC Sports from 2 p.m. ET. Radio coverage will be available in the United States on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. NBC Sports has the broadcasting rights for complete coverage of the Martinsville Cup Series playoff event.

UK

Fans in the UK can watch the race on Premier Sports from 7 p.m. EST on Sunday.

Canada

Canadian viewers can catch the action on TSN at 2 p.m. ET.

India

Indian viewers must opt for a VPN service provider to watch the race at 11:30 p.m. IST on October 26 (Sunday).

New Zealand

The action will stream at 7 a.m. NZST on Monday, October 27.

Australia

The race will be available on FOX Sports Australia at 5 a.m. AEST.

Sub-Saharan Africa

In Africa, the NASCAR race can be enjoyed on SuperSport at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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Xfinity 500 Live Streaming Options

The Xfinity 500 will be streamed live on NBC Sports for Android and iOS devices and on NBCSports.com.

Fans can also get a free trial of YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, DirecTV, or Sling TV to stream the 500-lap race of the season at Martinsville Speedway.

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NASCAR Xfinity 500 entry list

Here's the complete entry list for the 35th race of the season:

1. #1 - Ross Chastain
2. #2 - Austin Cindric
3. #3 - Austin Dillon
4. #4 - Noah Gragson
5. #5 - Kyle Larson (P)
6. #6 - Brad Keselowski
7. #7 - Justin Haley
8. #8 - Kyle Busch
9. #9 - Chase Elliott (P)
10. #10 - Ty Dillon
11. #11 - Denny Hamlin (P)
12. #12 - Ryan Blaney (P)
13. #16 - A. J. Allmendinger
14. #17 - Chris Buescher
15. #19 - Chase Briscoe (P)
16. #20 - Christopher Bell (P)
17. #21 - Josh Berry
18. #22 - Joey Logano (P)
19. #23 - Bubba Wallace
20. #24 - William Byron (P)
21. #34 - Todd Gilliland
22. #35 - Riley Herbst (R)
23. #38 - Zane Smith
24. #41 - Cole Custer
25. #42 - John Hunter Nemechek
26. #43 - Erik Jones
27. #45 - Tyler Reddick
28. #47 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
29. #48 - Alex Bowman
30. #51 - Cody Ware
31. #54 - Ty Gibbs
32. #60 - Ryan Preece
33. #66 - Casey Mears (i)
34. #71 - Michael McDowell
35. #77 - Carson Hocevar
36. #88 - Shane van Gisbergen (R)
37. #99 - Daniel Suárez