How to watch NASCAR at Talladega: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

After his fifth win the first nine races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, Tyler Reddick now holds a 105-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the championship standings.

Reddick passed Kyle Larson on the final lap at Kansas, taking a dramatic win in overtime for 23XI Racing. The series now heads to Talladega, where Austin Cindric is the defending winner. 

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

This week, we also have a special viewer’s guide, offering an in-depth look at the track, its history, ongoing storylines and drivers to watch, as well as some fascinating Talladega stats and records.

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What is the NASCAR at Talladega weekend schedule?

Friday, April 24

3:30pm EST — ARCA Menards Series practice — N/A

5:30pm EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying — CW APP

Saturday, April 25

10:30am EST — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying — PRIME VIDEO

What 12:30pm EST — ARCA Menards Series race (76 laps) — FOX SPORTS 1

4:00pm EST — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race (113 laps) — THE CW

Sunday, April 26

1:30pm EST — NASCAR RaceDay pre-race show — FOX

3:20 pm EST — NASCAR Cup race green flag at Talladega (188 laps) — FOX

How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega?

• Date: Sunday, April 26
• TV start time: 1:30pm EST
• Green flag: 3:20 pm EST 
• Laps/Miles: 188 laps / 500 miles
• Stages: 98 / 45 / 45
• TV channel: FOX | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
• Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
• Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Who is competing in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega?

There are 36 chartered entries and five open entries, so one car will go home. If qualifying is rained out, it will be the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet of Casey Mears. Other open entries include Daniel Dye, Jesse Love, Joey Gase, and Chad Finchum.

Full entry list and details on the five open entries can be found here:

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