The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series hits Watkins Glen for race action today, Sunday, May 10, and we've got all of the timing, scheduling and TV channel information you need.
The Go Bowling at The Glen is set to see the Cup Series stars complete 100 laps of the 2.45-mile track in the Finger Lakes, covering a total distance of 245 miles. Stage breaks are due on laps 20 and 50, before a 50-lap race to the black and white checkered flag.
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Last time out at Texas, Chase Elliott became just the second driver this year (after Tyler Reddick) to take his win count above one, just beating out Denny Hamlin at the 1.5-mile oval.
Neither of those look to figure heavily in the fight at the front today, however. The pair qualified 27th and 20th respectively, and aren't known for their road course prowess specifically.
Some drivers who are, though, include the Trackhouse Racing trio of Shane van Gisbergen, Connor Zilisch and Ross Chastain – all of whom will start in the top five, with Van Gisbergen on pole.
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 Watkins Glen race today?
The NASCAR Cup Series race from Watkins Glen takes place today, Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. ET.
Here are the race start times converted to your local time zones.
| City (Time Zone) | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC (ET) | 3:00 P.M. |
| New York, NY (ET) | 3:00 P.M. |
| Columbia, SC (ET) | 3:00 P.M. |
| Charleston, WV (ET) | 3:00 P.M. |
| Augusta, ME (ET) | 3:00 P.M. |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 2:00 P.M. |
| Pierre, SD (CT) | 2:00 P.M. |
| Nashville, TN (CT) | 2:00 P.M. |
| Des Moines, IA (CT) | 2:00 P.M. |
| Montgomery, AL (CT) | 2:00 P.M. |
| Denver, CO (MT) | 1:00 P.M. |
| Salt Lake City, UT (MT) | 1:00 P.M. |
| Albuquerque, NM (MT) | 1:00 P.M. |
| El Paso, TX (MT) | 1:00 P.M. |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 12:00 P.M. |
| Las Vegas, NV (PT) | 12:00 P.M. |
| Seattle, WA (PT) | 12:00 P.M. |
| Portland, OR (PT) | 12:00 P.M. |
| San Francisco, CA (PT) | 12:00 P.M. |
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What TV channel is the NASCAR Cup Series Watkins Glen race on today?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series action from Watkins Glen 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 PRN 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 Watkins Glen starting lineup
| Pos | Driver (Car No.) | Team (OEM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Van Gisbergen (97) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 2 | Michael McDowell (71) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 3 | Austin Cindric (2) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 4 | Ross Chastain (1) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 5 | Connor Zilisch (88) | Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 6 | Joey Logano (22) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney (12) | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 8 | Christopher Bell (20) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 9 | Chase Briscoe (19) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs (54) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar (77) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 12 | AJ Allmendinger (16) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 13 | William Byron (24) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 14 | Chris Buescher (17) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 15 | Tyler Reddick (45) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 16 | Daniel Suarez (7) | Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 17 | John Hunter Nemechek (42) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 18 | Bubba Wallace (23) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 19 | Cole Custer (41) | Haas Factory Team (Chevrolet) |
| 20 | Denny Hamlin (11) | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 21 | Kyle Busch (8) | R. Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 22 | Todd Gilliland (34) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 23 | Kyle Larson (5) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 24 | Erik Jones (43) | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 25 | Austin Dillon (3) | R. Childress Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 26 | Brad Keselowski (6) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 27 | Chase Elliott (9) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 28 | Alex Bowman (48) | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) | HYAK Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
| 30 | Ryan Preece (60) | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 31 | Ty Dillon (10) | Kaulig Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 32 | Riley Herbst (35) | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 33 | Zane Smith (38) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 34 | Josh Berry (21) | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 35 | Noah Gragson (4) | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 36 | Cody Ware (51) | Rick Ware Racing (Chevrolet) |
| 37 | Josh Bilicki (66) | Garage 66 (Ford) |
| 38 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports (Chevrolet) |
How many laps is the Go Bowling at The Glen?
The Go Bowling at The Glen runs for 100 laps, totaling 245 miles on the 2.45-mile road course.What are the stage lengths for the Go Bowling at The Glen?
Stage 1 ends on lap 20, Stage 2 ends on lap 50, and the final stage runs to lap 100. Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers in the first two stages and full points to the entire field after the black and white checkered flag.Who won last year’s Watkins Glen race?
Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen won the 2025 Cup Series race at Watkins Glen.Who is on pole for the Go Bowling at The Glen?
Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen is on Cup Series pole for the 2026 Go Bowling at The Glen, with Michael McDowell alongside him on the front row.Where is Watkins Glen?
Watkins Glen is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York state.What is the weather for the Go Bowling at The Glen?
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race is set to take place under the best weather of the race weekend, with temperatures in the low-mid 60s and with the potential for the sun to peek out from behind the clouds.READ MORE: Kyle Busch will get NASCAR warning after latest wreck
