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NASCAR Television/Streaming Schedule: Chicagoland Speedway 2026
For the first time in seven years, the rolling countryside of Joliet, Illinois will be transformed with NASCAR’s roaring thunder. ARCA, O’Reilly, and Cup cars all celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day by letting freedom race on the intermediate oval of Chicagoland Speedway. Take a look below at the full weekend schedule, with all times in ET. The reborn ribbon of asphalt begins the final push to The Chase, kicking off the second half of 2026.
Friday, July 3
- 2 p.m., ARCA Menards Series Practice, not televised
- 3:30 p.m., ARCA Menards Series Qualifying, not televised
- 4:30 p.m., O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice, The CW App
- 6 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series Practice, TruTV
- 8 p.m., ARCA Menards Series Ashley Furniture 150, FS1
Saturday, July 4
- 1:30 p.m., O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying, The CW App
- 3 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying, TruTV
- 4:30 p.m., NASCAR Countdown Live, The CW
- 5:30 p.m., O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Cuervo 300, The CW
Sunday, July 5
- 5 p.m., NASCAR Nation Pre-Race, TNT
- 6 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series eero 400, TNT
- 9 p.m., NASCAR Nation Post-Race, TNT
Written by Peter Stratta
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