How to watch the NASCAR championship race

The NASCAR championship race is held annually at Phoenix Raceway to conclude the NASCAR Cup Series. Like any race event, there are a lot of questions about the NASCAR championship race. We’ll answer them all below.

When is the NASCAR championship race?

The 2025 NASCAR championship race is on Sunday, November 2nd at 3:00 pm ET. Spectators will see racers complete 312 laps, traveling for 312 miles in one afternoon.

What channel is the NASCAR championship race on?

You can watch the NASCAR championship race on TV via the NBC channel.

How to stream the NASCAR championship race?

The NASCAR championship race will be telecasted on NBC on cable, but viewers can tune in on several devices. This includes cable TV and streaming.

Below are the top options available to watch the event:

Watch the NASCAR Cup Series on FuboTV

FuboTV is a great way to watch NASCAR without cable, as it features four packages. The cheapest option is the Latino plan at $14.99 per month with 40+ channels. The next step up is its Pro plan at $84.99 per month with 214+ channels. There is a seven-day free trial to watch NASCAR races, which gives you time to decide if Fubo TV is right for you!

Watch the NASCAR Cup Series on Sling TV

Sling TV is the best way to watch NASCAR without cable, as it offers three packages. Sling Blue allows you to stream NASCAR on a basic plan that includes 40+ channels, while Sling Blue + Orange consists of the ability to watch on three devices at $60 per month. While Sling TV doesn’t provide a free trial, the price isn’t too steep to try out for a month or two.

Streaming the championship race via VPN?

Those looking to watch the NASCAR championship race outside of the United States will need access to a VPN (Virtual Private Network). One of the most common options available is ExpressVPN. You will still need access to FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV, but you can connect via a private network and hide your location with ExpressVPN.

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How long does the NASCAR championship race last?

The NASCAR championship race typically lasts approximately three hours in time. But there is always a chance of caution or red flags. This year’s race should be expected to last a similar length, barring any unforeseen incidents.

Where is the NASCAR championship race in 2025?

The NASCAR championship race will once again be in Avondale, Arizona, at the Phoenix Raceway. The race has never been held anywhere else, but will be changing locations in 2026 to the Homestead-Miami Speedway, according to an announcement made by NASCAR.

When is the NASCAR championship race qualifying?

The qualifying session for the NASCAR championship race will take place on Saturday, November 1st.

How much are championship race tickets?

Tickets to attend the NASCAR championship race start at $60 for adults and $10 for those 17 and under. More information about tickets is available on their website here.

NASCAR championship race winners

There have been several previous NASCAR championship race winners in the event’s historic past. Here’s a complete list of the all-time NASCAR championship race winners.

Past winners of the NASCAR championship race

Year	Driver	Team
1949	Red Byron	Raymond Parks
1950	Bill Rexford	Julian Buesink
1951	Herb Thomas	Herb Thomas
1952	Tim Flock	Ted Chester
1953	Herb Thomas	Herb Thomas
1954	Lee Petty	Petty Enterprises
1955	Tim Flock	Carl Kiekhaefer
1956	Buck Baker	Carl Kiekhaefer
1957	Buck Baker	Buck Baker
1958	Lee Petty	Petty Enterprises
1959	Lee Petty	Petty Enterprises
1960	Rex White	Rex White
1961	Ned Jarrett	Ned Jarrett
1962	Joe Weatherly	Bud Moore
1963	Joe Weatherly	Bud Moore
1964	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1965	Ned Jarrett	Bondy Long
1966	David Pearson	Cotton Owens
1967	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1968	David Pearson	Holman-Moody
1969	David Pearson	Holman-Moody
1970	Bobby Isaac	Nord Krauskopf
1971	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1972	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1973	Benny Parsons	L.G. DeWitt
1974	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1975	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1976	Cale Yarborough	Junior Johnson & Associates
1977	Cale Yarborough	Junior Johnson & Associates
1978	Cale Yarborough	Junior Johnson & Associates
1979	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1980	Dale Earnhardt	Osterlund Racing
1981	Darrell Waltrip	Junior Johnson & Associates
1982	Darrell Waltrip	Junior Johnson & Associates
1983	Bobby Allison	DiGard Motorsports
1984	Terry Labonte	Hagan Racing
1985	Darrell Waltrip	Junior Johnson & Associates
1986	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1987	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1988	Bill Elliott	Melling Racing
1989	Rusty Wallace	Blue Max Racing
1990	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1991	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1992	Alan Kulwicki	AK Racing
1993	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1994	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1995	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1996	Terry Labonte	Hendrick Motorsports
1997	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1998	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1999	Dale Jarrett	Robert Yates Racing
2000	Bobby Labonte	Joe Gibbs Racing
2001	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
2002	Tony Stewart	Joe Gibbs Racing
2003	Matt Kenseth	Roush Racing
2004	Kurt Busch	Roush Racing
2005	Tony Stewart	Joe Gibbs Racing
2006	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2007	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2008	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2009	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2010	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2011	Tony Stewart	Stewart-Haas Racing
2012	Brad Keselowski	Penske Racing
2013	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2014	Kevin Harvick	Stewart-Haas Racing
2015	Kyle Busch	Joe Gibbs Racing
2016	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2017	Martin Truex Jr.	Furniture Row Racing
2018	Joey Logano	Team Penske
2019	Kyle Busch	Joe Gibbs Racing
2020	Chase Elliott	Hendrick Motorsports
2021	Kyle Larson	Hendrick Motorsports
2022	Joey Logano	Team Penske
2023	Ryan Blaney	Team Penske
2024	Joey Logano	Team Penske