How to watch NASCAR Coke 600 weekend: Full schedule, weather, start time, TV

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NASCAR is heading home for a triple-header weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, featuring the sport’s longest race with the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. 

Ross Chastain is the defending winner of the Coke 600, driving from last to first to win in 2025. This weekend, he and teammate Connor Zilisch are attempting to complete 1,101 miles of racing between all three national divisions at Charlotte. Unfortunately, they may also have to contend with Mother Nature, as rain is a threat all weekend.

Denny Hamlin enters Charlotte with the momentum after collecting the $1 million prize in the Dover All-Star Race, but 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick is the championship leader.

In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch this weekend’s action at Charlotte, from the weekend schedule to where to watch, and even the full entry list.

You can also find more info on the race’s history by clicking here.

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What is the NASCAR at Charlotte weekend schedule?

Friday, May 22

3:30pm EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice — FOX SPORTS 2

4:35pm EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2

7:30pm EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race — FOX SPORTS 1

Saturday, May 23

11:00am EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice — CW APP

12:05pm EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying — CW APP

1:30pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — PRIME VIDEO

2:40pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying — PRIME VIDEO

6:00pm EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race — THE CW

Sunday, May 24

5:00pm EST — NASCAR on Prime pre-race show — PRIME Video

6:29pm EST — Green flag for 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 — PRIME VIDEO


Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Photo by: Logan Riely / Getty Images

How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte?

  • Date: Sunday, May 24
  • TV start time: 5:00pm EST
  • Green flag: 6:29 pm EST 
  • Laps / Miles: 400 laps / 600 miles
  • Stages: 100 / 100 / 100 / 1000
  • TV/Streaming: PRIME VIDEO | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
  • Other stream options: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
  • Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Weather forecast

There is a chance of thunderstorms every day this weekend, unfortunately. Per AccuWeather, Friday and Saturday show a 90% of passing thunderstorms, while Sunday is currently at 55% of storms. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s, reaching a high of 81 for Sunday’s Coke 600.

Who is competing in the 2026 Coca-Cola 600?

There are 36 chartered entries and three open entries — the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford of Timmy Hill, the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota of Corey Heim, and the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet of Katherine Legge, who is hoping to become the sixth driver in history to run the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day.

Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with what is being described as a ‘severe illness,’ and will miss the Coke 600 for the first time since 2003. Austin Hill will drive the No. 8 RCR Chevrolet.

Open entries italicized / Former winners in bold

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