The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is nearing its end. Based on the results of last week’s race, it appears to be going out with a flourish.
The Xfinity 500 at Martinsville was the event of the NASCAR season. Christopher Bell secured his place in the Championship 4 with his second walk-off win of the playoffs, and the action didn’t stop once he crossed the finish line. Ross Chastain ran the fastest — and most memorable — lap in Martinsville history, catapulting himself off the outside wall to pass Denny Hamlin and snag a final-four berth.
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It was a “video game” move, one that has garnered more than 100 million views on various social media sites. And it set the stage for what should be an enthralling season finale filled with intrigue.
Bell and Chastain are first-time finalists. Chase Elliott and Joey Logano, the other two drivers in the final four, are past champions. But, as this year’s playoffs have proved, anything can happen.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s Cup Series championship race, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN3 (Canada)
- Live stream: Peacock, fuboTV
- Radio: MRN
The NASCAR Cup Series Championship will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Canadian viewers can watch the race on TSN3.
Rick Allen will handle lap-by-lap coverage of the race. He’ll be joined in the booth by former Cup Series driver Jeff Burton, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte.
Cord-cutters can find Sunday’s race on Peacock or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Race: NASCAR Cup Series Championship
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 6
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The final event of the Cup Series season is listed to take place at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 6, although green flag is scheduled to be waved at 3:37 p.m. ET.
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There are a variety of ways to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Anyone with a cable or satellite subscription can find the race on the NBC Sports app or NBCSports.com. Those with a Peacock subscription can also find Sunday’s race on there.
For those looking for other streaming options, there are five other streaming platforms that carry NBC. They are listed below, along with their respective costs.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fuboTV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $49.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $35/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $54.99/month | Yes |