2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend Headed to Homestead-Miami Speedway

NASCAR’s 2026 Championship Weekend featuring the Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series will be held at Homestead-Miami Speedway from November 6–8, 2026, the first time since 2019 that NASCAR’s three national series will crown their champions at the South Florida track.

“Homestead-Miami Speedway has a history of competitive, championship racing that will provide nostalgia for veteran drivers and fans and exhilaration for NASCAR’s new generation,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president, chief venue and racing innovation officer. “As we move forward, the rotating model will provide new challenges for competitors as well as opportunities for unique venues to host our loyal fans at NASCAR Championship Weekend.”

The Homestead-Mimai track previously hosted the NASCAR Championship from 2002–2019. Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing (2015, 2019), Brad Keselowski of RFK Racing (2012) and Joey Logano of Team Penske (2018) have won Cup Series championships at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a 650-acre facility which features a 1.5-mile oval and 2.21-mile road course which also hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year and generates more than $301 million annually for the region.

“As we celebrate our 30th season, it is fitting we will start our next decade returning to our championship roots at Homestead-Miami Speedway,” said Guillermo Santa Cruz, Homestead-Miami Speedway president. “The 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend will offer the brightest young stars of the sport the opportunity to join the illustrious 18-year history of championship racing in South Florida alongside veteran fan-favorite drivers.”

Phoenix Raceway has hosted NASCAR Championship Weekend since 2020. As part of the 2026 schedule, Phoenix Raceway will continue to host two Cup Series race dates and be a part of the championship when it hosts a race in the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs.

NASCAR announced that its championship weekend will move to a new rotating model to share amongst marquee venues and markets. Similar to other major sports championships, NASCAR will showcase its championship weekend on the new rotating model to provide greater exposure for its season’s finale in multiple markets. Phoenix Raceway will also be included in the championship rotation, so NASCAR Championship Weekend will return to conclude a future season.