The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season has concluded as the 16-driver Chase for the championship is set.
Only 10 races remain, and the format is simple—be the most consistent driver over the final stretch and the title is yours. Of course, that's easier said than done with tracks like Darlington (S.C.) Raceway and World Wide Technology Raceway (Ill.) and Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway
on the horizon.Last week at Daytona (Fla.) Int'l Speedway, RFK Racing's Ryan Preece dropped the mic with a game seven-style victory to bump Shane Van Gisbergen out of the 16th and final playoff spot.
Entering NASCAR's postseason, Denny Hamlin leads the way as the regular season champion as one
of the sport's crown jewels, the Southern 500 at Darlington takes place over Labor Day Weekend.
Below, we compiled a list of how to buy tickets to every NASCAR Chase race on the 2026 schedule.
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Southern 500 tickets (Darlington, Sept. 6)
The first race of the Chase is the famed Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, which is Sunday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. As of publication, the cheapest ticket starts at $69.
If you're looking to get a better view of restarts and pit stops, grandstand seating on the frontstretch starts at only $81.
Southern 500 NASCAR tickets
Labor Day Weekend at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway kicks off The Chase for the championship.
Starting at $69
Southern 500 NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Sept. 6
- Where: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway
- What time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $69
Who's leading NASCAR standings?
Following the Chase reset, regular season champion Denny Hamlin has a 25-point advantage over Team Penske's Ryan Blaney, who's followed by Tyler Reddick (-35), Ty Gibbs (40) and Chase Briscoe (-45).
Who won last NASCAR Darlington race?
The spring Darlington race was won by 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick, while fellow Toyota driver Chase Briscoe was victorious in last year's Southern 500.
World Wide Technology Raceway NASCAR tickets (Sept. 13)
World Wide Technology Raceway NASCAR tickets
The 1.25-mile oval brings NASCAR to Illinois one final time in the season.
Starting at $81
World Wide Technology Raceway NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Sept. 13
- Where: World Wide Technology Raceway (Ill.)
- What time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $56
Bristol NASCAR tickets (Sept. 19)
Bristol Fall NASCAR tickets
Night racing at Bristol is a classic throwback feel that any age of race fan will enjoy!
Starting at $123
Bristol NASCAR race information
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Where: Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway
- What time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $123
Kansas NASCAR tickets (Sept. 27)
Kansas Fall NASCAR tickets
The last stop of the season for NASCAR in the Midwest is at Kansas Speedway.
Starting at $93
Kansas NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Sept. 27
- Where: Kansas Speedway
- What time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $93
Las Vegas NASCAR tickets (Oct. 4)
Las Vegas Fall NASCAR tickets
The Cup Series speeds into Las Vegas during the final stretch of the season.
Starting at $94
Las Vegas NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Oct. 4
- Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- What time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $94
Charlotte NASCAR tickets (Oct. 11)
Charlotte NASCAR tickets
NASCAR returns to the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway oval in the fall for the first time since 2017.
Starting at $91
Charlotte NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Oct. 11
- Where: Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway
- What time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $91
Phoenix NASCAR tickets (Oct. 18)
Phoenix NASCAR Fall tickets
While not the championship race like seasons past, Phoenix Raceway always presents drama and exciting action.
Starting at $90
Phoenix NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Where: Phoenix Raceway
- What time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: USA
- Tickets: Starting at $90
Talladega NASCAR tickets (Oct. 25)
Talladega Fall NASCAR tickets
The last superspeedway race of the season, Talladega may make or break driver's title chances.
Starting at $92
Talladega NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Oct. 25
- Where: Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway
- What time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC
- Tickets: Starting at $92
Martinsville NASCAR tickets (Nov. 1)
Martinsville Fall NASCAR tickets
A short track as the penultimate race of the season is sure to produce chaos and storylines.
Starting at $68
Martinsville NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Nov. 1
- Where: Martinsville (Va.) Speedway
- What time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC
- Tickets: Starting at $68
Homestead NASCAR tickets (Nov. 8)
Homestead NASCAR tickets
The championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway is a bucket list race for many!
Starting at $82
Homestead NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Nov. 8
- Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway
- What time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC
- Tickets: Starting at $82
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The NASCAR Chase begins! How much are tickets to Cup Series' final 10 races?
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