The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series hits Phoenix Raceway today (Sunday, March 8), and we've got all of the scheduling, TV and live stream details you need to know ahead of the green flag in Arizona.
Today's race - the Straight Talk Wireless 500 - is set to see the drivers complete 312 laps of the 1-mile track, with stage breaks on laps 60 and 185.
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Much of the talk heading into the weekend has revolved around 23XI and their man of the moment, Tyler Reddick, following three consecutive victories in the opening three races of the campaign.
The driver of the No. 45 Toyota could achieve a four-peat today and make further NASCAR history. However, he has his work cut out to do so, with Team Penske having looked mightily strong in qualifying on Saturday as Joey Logano took pole.
The last time we raced at Phoenix was in the fall, and that day, Reddick's 23XI boss Denny Hamlin dominated proceedings but suffered heartbreak when a late caution and his team's subsequent strategy call cost him the championship. Instead, it went to Kyle Larson, with Ryan Blaney going on to win the race.
With all of that said, we can't wait to see who comes out on top this time around!
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What time is the NASCAR Cup Series Phoenix race today?
The NASCAR Cup Series race from Phoenix Raceway takes place on Sunday, March 8, at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Don't be caught off guard by that clock change overnight, though. Daylight Saving Time came into effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday in the majority of the United States.
Here are the race start times converted to your local time zones.
| City (Time Zone) | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 3:30PM |
| New York, NY | 3:30PM |
| Columbia, SC | 3:30PM |
| Charleston, WV | 3:30PM |
| Augusta, ME | 3:30PM |
| Chicago, IL | 2:30PM |
| Pierre, SD | 2:30PM |
| Nashville, TN | 2:30PM |
| Des Moines, IA | 2:30PM |
| Montgomery, AL | 2:30PM |
| Denver, CO | 1:30PM |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 1:30PM |
| Albuquerque, NM | 1:30PM |
| El Paso, TX | 1:30PM |
| Los Angeles, CA | 12:30PM |
| Las Vegas, NV | 12:30PM |
| Seattle, WA | 12:30PM |
| Portland, OR | 12:30PM |
| San Francisco, CA | 12:30PM |
What TV channel is the NASCAR Cup Series Phoenix race on today?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series action from Phoenix will be broadcast live on FS1 in the United States.
For those wanting to tune in to the action on the radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and MRN have the call.
Live stream options
Some NASCAR fans may want to live stream today's NASCAR Cup Series action, and there are several options available.
With the race being broadcast on FS1, the FOX Sports App, FOX Sports website, and FOX One are among the places to watch.
As well as being available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the FOX Sports App can also be downloaded in several other places, such as:
- Apple TV
- Roku
- Xbox
- Vizio
- Google Chromecast
- Fire TV
- Android TV
- Samsung Smart TV
Both the FOX Sports App and FOX One are free to download, but you will need to log in with your paid TV provider details to watch.
FS1 can also be streamed live on the following platforms:
- DIRECTV Stream
- Fubo
- Hulu + Live TV
- Sling
- YouTube TV
NASCAR Cup Series Phoenix starting lineup
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Logano (#22) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 2 | Kyle Larson (#5) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 3 | Austin Cindric (#2) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 4 | Daniel Suarez (#7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney (#12) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 6 | Ross Chastain (#1) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 7 | Carson Hocevar (#77) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick (#45) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 9 | William Byron (#24) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 10 | Josh Berry (#21) | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin (#11) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 12 | Christopher Bell (#20) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 13 | Ryan Preece (#60) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 14 | Ty Gibbs (#54) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 15 | John H. Nemechek (#42) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 16 | Michael McDowell (#71) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 17 | Chris Buescher (#17) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 18 | Shane Van Gisbergen (#97) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 19 | Connor Zilisch (#88) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 20 | Chase Briscoe (#19) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 21 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (#47) | HYAK Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 22 | Riley Herbst (#35) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 23 | AJ Allmendinger (#16) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 24 | Austin Dillon (#3) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 25 | Chase Elliott (#9) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 26 | Austin Hill (#33) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 27 | Bubba Wallace (#23) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 28 | Kyle Busch (#8) | Richard Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 29 | Todd Gilliland (#34) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 30 | Anthony Alfredo (#48) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 31 | Erik Jones (#43) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 32 | Ty Dillon (#10) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 33 | Cody Ware (#51) | Rick Ware Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 34 | Noah Gragson (#4) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 35 | Cole Custer (#41) | Haas Factory Team (Chevrolet) |
| 36 | Brad Keselowski (#6) * | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 37 | Zane Smith (#38) ** | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
* Brad Keselowski did not set a qualifying time after a crash in practice.
** Zane Smith has been sent to the rear after his No. 38 crew were seen making unapproved adjustments to his car.
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