The first race of the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series is tonight as one of the series' crown jewel races will take center stage on Labor Day Weekend.
The famed Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway has been a staple for decades as one of NASCAR's most grueling races due to the unorthodox, egg-shaped oval and constant demands the race presents.
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Following a wild Chase cutoff race that saw RFK Racing's Ryan Preece sneak his way into the postseason with a victory at Daytona (Fla.) Int'l Speedway, the 16-driver Chase is locked and points have been reset with Denny Hamlin leading the way.
The pressure is on for drivers and teams to kick off the Chase on a high note. For those looking to tune in for all the intense
action tonight, 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 Southern 500 NASCAR race today
The first Cup Series Chase race is tonight, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. With the race airing live on USA, the race is available to stream with a Sling subscription.
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Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR race information
- When: Sunday, Sept. 6
- Where: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway
- What time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV: USA - Watch on Sling
How to watch, stream NASCAR on USA with Sling
Seven of the 10 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. 6 - Darlington (S.C.) Raceway at 5 p.m. ET - Watch on Sling
- 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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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch the NASCAR Southern 500, here's how to stream it live with Sling
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