One race down in the Chase and only one thing is certain—the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship is still firmly up for grabs.
In last week's Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell finally broke through after a record seven second-place finishes earlier in the season.
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His win vaulted the No. 20 Toyota up to second in the standings, only 12 points behind teammate Denny Hamlin.
Next up on the Cup Series schedule is World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., formerly known as Gateway, which is a 1.2-mile oval. Last year, Hamlin scored the victory as he looks to rebound from a disappointing 18th place finish last week.
The pressure is on for drivers and teams to find
every point possible this weekend with the top nine in points separated by only 72 markers. For those looking to tune in for all the playoff action, you can stream the race live on Sling, which carries USA. Learn more about how to watch below:
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How to watch NASCAR Gateway race today
The second race of the Chase is set for World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. ET. With the race airing live on USA, the race is available to stream with a Sling subscription.
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- When: Sunday, Sept. 13
- Where: World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill.
- What time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: USA - Watch on Sling
How to watch, stream NASCAR on USA with Sling
Six of the nine remaining NASCAR Cup Series races air live on USA, which is available to be streamed live on Sling, including this weekend's race at Iowa Speedway and the first seven races of The Chase.
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The NASCAR Cup Series airs on USA for seven of the final 10 races on the schedule, which can all be streamed live with Sling.
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series on USA full TV schedule
- Sunday, Sept. 13 - World Wide Technology Raceway (Ill.) at 3 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
- Saturday, Sept. 19 - Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway at 7:30 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
- Sunday, Sept. 27 - Kansas Speedway at 3 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
- Sunday, Oct. 4 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway at 5:30 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
- Sunday, Oct. 11 - Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway at 3 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
- Sunday, Oct. 18 - Phoenix Raceway at 3 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
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If you're adding any of the following add-ons to a Sling 1-Day Pass, they are $1 extra. A Sling 3-Day Pass add-on is $2 extra, while the Sling 7-Day Pass is $3 extra. They are perfect for watching specific content, like a college football game or news coverage for a big event. Here's a breakdown of the add-ons available for a Sling Pass:
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- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
- Sling Blue: The Sling Blue package includes 40+ channels, including NFL Network, Bravo, CNN, FOX News, and more. You can stream up to three devices simultaneously with the Sling Blue plan.
- Sling Orange + Blue: The Sling Orange + Blue package offers 50+ live channels, including ESPN, NFL Network, USA, TNT, Bravo, FOX News, CNN and more. With this plan, you can also watch on up to four devices at a time.
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