The NASCAR schedule will start at Daytona as usual, but will end at Homestead. In between, several notable changes should make 2026 different.

NASCAR also released the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series schedules Wednesday. North Wilkesboro, which last hosted a points race in 1996, has been the site of the All-Star Race the past three seasons. Competitors said in May they wanted to see the historic track host a points race again.

San Diego is about as military as a military town can get. From the Naval Aviators on Coronado’s North Island, to the SEALs on the Silver Strand, to the home of the largest naval fleet in the world, and of course, those crazy Marines, NASCAR found a perfect spot to run a race while honoring the military.

NASCAR officially unveiled its 2026 Cup Series schedule Wednesday, one day after The Athletic broke the news, and the latest edition has some notable changes.

NASCAR previously announced some elements of its 2026 season, including the switch from downtown Chicago to the San Diego naval

Today, NASCAR announced Anduril, a renowned defense products company, as the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR San Diego Weekend and NASCAR Cup Series street race entitlement partner of the new event at Naval Base Coronado on June 19-21,

It’s expected that the 2026 NASCAR schedule will come this week. However, we have come to know of some changes ahead of time, from the addition of the San Diego street course to Homestead-Miami Speedway hosting championship weekend.

Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic recently dismissed the uncertainty regarding Iowa Speedway's place on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.