NASCAR triple-header at Bristol Motor Speedway unfolds from April 10-12 with high-stakes action across three national series.
This spring showcase on the iconic 0.533-mile concrete oval promises intense short-track battles, starting Friday with Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250 race (250 laps) at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1.
Saturday ramps up the action with O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300 (300 laps) at 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW.
Sunday marks the climax with NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 showdown featuring 500 laps in three stages (125/125/250)—where drivers will face a pivotal early-season test on Bristol’s unforgiving high banks.
All sessions stream live on platforms like Prime Video, The CW App, and FS1 apps, with radio options via SiriusXM, PRN, and NASCAR Radio Network for comprehensive coverage.
2026 NASCAR Bristol weekend schedule
| Date | Session | Time EST | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 10 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice | 3:30 PM | FS2 |
| Friday, April 10 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying | 4:35 PM | FS2 |
| Friday, April 10 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250 | 7:30 PM | FS1 / FOX One |
| Saturday, April 11 | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice | 2:00 PM | CW App |
| Saturday, April 11 | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying | 3:05 PM | CW App |
| Saturday, April 11 | NASCAR Cup Series Practice | 4:30 PM | Prime Video |
| Saturday, April 11 | NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying | 5:40 PM | Prime Video |
| Saturday, April 11 | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300 | 7:30 PM | The CW |
| Sunday, April 12 | NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 | 3:00 PM | FS1 / FOX One / HBO Max |
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