How to watch 2025 NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Roval: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Chase Elliott snagged victory at Kansas in an incredible finish, joining Ryan Blaney as the only drivers mathematically locked into the Round of 8.

When Denny Hamlin tangled with the car he owns, driven by Bubba Wallace, it opened the door for Elliott sneak through and earn his 21st career win.

NASCAR now heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for the final road course race of the 2025 season as part of a tripleheader weekend

Defending serieschampion Joey Lognao is on the bubble, 13 points above Ross Chastain. Bubba Wallace is 26 points back, Tyler Reddick 29 points behind, and Austin Cindric 48 points adrift.

Kyle Larson is the defending winner at the Roval, but all eyes will be on Shane van Gisbergen as he attempts to win a fifth consecutive road course race this year.

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What is the NASCAR at Charlotte Roval weekend schedule?

(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)

Friday, October 3rd

11:05am EST — NASCAR Truck Series practice — FOX SPORTS 2

12:10pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2

3:30pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series race (67 laps) — FOX SPORTS 1

Saturday, October 4th

11:30am EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series practice — CW APP

12:40pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying — CW APP

2:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — TRUTV

3:10pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying — TRUTV

54:00pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series race (67 laps) — THE CW

Sunday, October 5th

3:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Roval (109 laps) — USA NETWORK

AJ Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte?

Date: Sunday, October 5th TV start time: 2:30pm EST Green flag: 3:05pm EST Laps/Miles: 109 laps / Roughly 250 miles Stages: 25 / 25 / 59 Tires: Eight sets TV channel: USA NETWORK | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Who is racing at the Charlotte Roval

There are 37 teams entered for this weekend’s race with one part-time entry. The Garage 66 Ford has entered the race with Josh Bilicki as the driver.

*Playoff drivers in bold

No.

Driver

Team

Manufacturer

Ross Chastain

Trackhouse Racing

Chevrolet

Austin Cindric

Team Penske