How to watch NASCAR All-Star weekend at Dover

Along with points-paying races for the NASCAR O’Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series, the Cup cars will be on the track at Dover this weekend for the 2026 edition of the All-Star Racing.

NASCAR is bringing its annual All-Star Race to the ‘Monster Mile’ for the very first time, and revamping the format as well.

Christopher Bell won last year’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, while Denny Hamlin is the defending winner at Dover. 2026 will mark the first time since 1968 that Dover does not hold a points-paying Cup race on the schedule.

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

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Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Dover?

Date: Sunday, May 17 TV start time: 12:00pm EST Green flag: 1:05 pm EST Laps: 350 laps Stages: 75-75-200 TV channel: FS1 | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Who is competing in the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race?

There are 36 entries, and with no Open race this year, all of them will start the main event. 19 drivers, whose names are in bold, are locked into the final segment, while the remaining drivers will aim to have one of the six best average finishes between Segment 1 & 2 in order to continue racing. A 26th spot will be awarded to the Fan Vote winner, while the other ten cars will be removed from the race.

Additionally, some notable drivers are taking part in the other races during the weekend. Ross Chastain is running triple duty between all three divisions, while Kyle Busch and Carson Hocevar are also running the Truck race. Clint Bowyer is also making a surprise return with Ram, driving the No. 25 Kaulig Racing truck.

(Drivers already locked into Segment 3 in bold)

No.

Driver

Team

Manufacturer

Ross Chastain

Trackhouse Racing

Chevrolet

Austin Cindric

Team Penske

Ford

Austin Dillon