If you have been wondering whether there is a NASCAR race this week, there is, and you would be glad to know it’s the biggest one of the season.
After 35 races packed with twists, turns, and unforgettable moments, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season finally reaches its grand finale — the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway.
Here’s how you can watch the final race of the season live at Phoenix this weekend. Of course, we have discussed the Championship 4 schedule as well.
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William Byron took the checkered flag at Martinsville to complete the Championship 4 field. The Hendrick Motorsports driver will line up alongside Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and Kyle Larson for the Cup Series crown.
Three of the finalists — Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and William Byron — are all chasing their maiden championship at NASCAR’s top level, while Kyle Larson will be out to add a second crown to his 2021 triumph.
There’s likely a collective sigh of relief among the title contenders — no Joey Logano, no Ryan Blaney, and no Team Penske streak to worry about. The pair had owned the last three Cup Series crowns between them.
Blaney and Logano both looked sharp at Martinsville, but despite leading with 50 laps to run, Blaney couldn’t hold off the charging Byron.
With all four having conquered Phoenix before, there’s little to separate them in terms of track pedigree or belief.
Veteran NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass revealed on X that the green flag will drop at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC, with pre-race coverage kicking off at 2:00. He also shared the schedule for ARCA, Truck, and Xfinity Series, schedule, and broadcasting details.
Thursday, October 30
- 7:30 p.m. ET – Truck prerace
Friday, October 31
- 2:00 p.m. ET – ARCA West practice and qualifying
- 3:35 p.m. ET – Truck qualifier
- 4:35 p.m. ET – Xfinity practice
- 5:35 p.m. ET – Cup practice
- 7:30 p.m. ET – Truck main event
Saturday, November 1
- 1:30 p.m. ET – Flo – ARCA West 100
- 3:30 p.m. ET – Xfinity qualifier
- 5:00 p.m. ET – Cup qualifier
- 6:30 p.m. -Xfinity prerace
- 7:30 p.m. – Xfinity main event
Sunday, November 2
- 2:00 p.m. Cup prerace
- 3:00 p.m. Cup main event
Fox Sports will cover the Truck Series, with the qualifier available on Fox Sports 2 and the main event on Fox Sports 2.
As for the Xfinity Series, practice and qualifiers will be available on the CW App. You can watch the pre-race and the main event live on CW.
NBC will broadcast the Cup Series pre-race and main event. But for practice and qualifiers, you must tune into TruTV.
