NASCAR has released its 2027 Cup Series schedule, and it comes with a new-look playoff, a return to a naval base in San Diego, and 36 points races running from the Daytona 500 in February to Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami in November. Below is the full 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule with every race, date, and track, plus a free printable PDF. Broadcast start times and networks will be announced later; FOX Sports, Prime Video, TNT Sports, and USA are the 2027 media partners.
2027 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule (Full List)
The 2027 season opens with the Busch Light Clash exhibition at Daytona on Saturday, Feb. 13, followed by the Daytona 500 on Feb. 21. The 26-race regular season ends Sept. 5 at Darlington, and the 10-race Chase (playoffs) begins under the lights at Richmond on Sept. 11.
| # | Date | Track / Race | Segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Feb. 13 | Busch Light Clash (exhibition), Daytona | Preseason |
| 1 | Feb. 21 | Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway | Regular season |
| 2 | Feb. 28 | EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) | Regular season |
| 3 | Mar. 7 | Circuit of the Americas | Regular season |
| 4 | Mar. 14 | Phoenix Raceway | Regular season |
| 5 | Mar. 21 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| 6 | Apr. 4 | Darlington Raceway | Regular season |
| 7 | Apr. 11 | Bristol Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| 8 | Apr. 18 | Martinsville Speedway | Regular season |
| 9 | Apr. 25 | Talladega Superspeedway | Regular season |
| 10 | May 2 | Texas Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| 11 | May 9 | Kansas Speedway | Regular season |
| 12 | May 16 | Dover Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| – | May 23 | NASCAR All-Star Race (exhibition), North Wilkesboro | Exhibition |
| 13 | May 30 | Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| 14 | June 6 | Nashville Superspeedway | Regular season |
| 15 | June 13 | Pocono Raceway | Regular season |
| 16 | June 20 | Michigan International Speedway | Regular season |
| 17 | June 27 | Chicagoland Speedway | Regular season |
| 18 | July 4 | Iowa Speedway | Regular season |
| 19 | July 11 | Sonoma Raceway | Regular season |
| 20 | July 18 | EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) | Regular season |
| 21 | July 25 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| 22 | Aug. 1 | NASCAR San Diego, Naval Base Coronado | Regular season |
| 23 | Aug. 14 | Bristol Motor Speedway | Regular season |
| 24 | Aug. 22 | World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway) | Regular season |
| 25 | Aug. 28 | Daytona International Speedway | Regular season |
| 26 | Sept. 5 | Darlington Raceway | Regular-season finale |
| 27 | Sept. 11 | Richmond Raceway | Playoffs – Round of 16 |
| 28 | Sept. 19 | Watkins Glen International | Playoffs – Round of 16 |
| 29 | Sept. 26 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Playoffs – Round of 16 |
| 30 | Oct. 3 | Kansas Speedway | Playoffs – Round of 12 |
| 31 | Oct. 10 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Playoffs – Round of 12 |
| 32 | Oct. 17 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) | Playoffs – Round of 12 |
| 33 | Oct. 24 | Phoenix Raceway | Playoffs – Round of 8 |
| 34 | Oct. 31 | Talladega Superspeedway | Playoffs – Round of 8 |
| 35 | Nov. 7 | Martinsville Speedway | Playoffs – Round of 8 |
| 36 | Nov. 14 | NASCAR Cup Championship, Homestead-Miami Speedway | Championship |
Download the Printable 2027 NASCAR Cup Schedule (PDF)
Print the full 2027 Cup Series schedule on a clean, low-ink page for your garage, office, or race-day planning.
What’s New for 2027
- New-look Chase: the playoffs open at Richmond on Sept. 11 and Watkins Glen shifts to Sept. 19, reshaping the Round of 16.
- San Diego returns: the Cup Series races at Naval Base Coronado on Aug. 1.
- No Chicago street race: the downtown street course is off the 2027 calendar, with Chicagoland Speedway returning instead.
- Clash back at Daytona: the preseason exhibition runs Saturday night, Feb. 13, at Daytona International Speedway.
- Championship Weekend stays at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 14.
How to Watch the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR’s media rights are shared in 2027 among FOX Sports, Prime Video, TNT Sports, and USA. Exact networks and start times for each race are announced closer to the season. For this season’s races, see our 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Daytona 500?
The 2027 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway. The Busch Light Clash exhibition runs earlier, on Saturday, Feb. 13.
How many races are in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series?
There are 36 points races, plus two exhibitions (the Clash and the All-Star Race). The 26-race regular season is followed by a 10-race playoff.
When do the 2027 NASCAR playoffs start?
The 2027 Cup Series playoffs (the Chase) begin Sept. 11 at Richmond Raceway and end with the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 14.
Schedule per NASCAR’s 2027 announcement. Broadcast networks and start times are added as they are confirmed.
