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The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff is in its final stretch, with just four races left. The Chase will head down to the desert this weekend for the Freeway Insurance 500.
With the season winding down, there are limited opportunities to make up ground in the championship standings. Phoenix Raceway is a one mile oval with lots of tight corners, forcing drivers to balance speed with time management. Of course, a track like this can create lots of possibilities for thrilling position changes.
After an exciting win at Charlotte last weekend, Chase Briscoe is heading to Phoenix with a lot of momentum. Kyle Larson still remains the top dog though, leading the Chase standings after two solid wins in Illinois and Kansas City.
Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell are other drivers to watch out for in Arizona.
Here's everything you need to know about the Freeway Insurance 500, including TV channel and streaming options for the NASCAR playoff race.
The 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network.
Cord-cutters and fans without cable can also stream the action live on DIRECTV , which offers a free trial for all new users.
The 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 will get started at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 18. The race will take place at Phoenix Raceway.
Fans can tune into the Freeway Insurance 500 on the radio with SiriusXM . The broadcast can be found on channel 90.
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Printable 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule
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