NASCAR has unveiled its 2025 Cup Series schedule, marking a season filled with significant changes, international expansion, and innovative broadcasting partnerships.
International Expansion
For the first time since 1958, the NASCAR Cup Series will host a points-paying race outside the United States. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City will be the venue for this historic event, introducing NASCAR's premier series to a new international audience
Inaugural In-Season Tournament
A notable addition to the 2025 season is the introduction of an in-season tournament. This five-race competition will feature 32 drivers, with seeding determined by performances in three designated races streamed on Amazon Prime Video. The tournament offers a $1 million prize to the winner and will be broadcast on TNT Sports and Max .
Broadcasting Partnerships
The 2025 season marks the beginning of new broadcasting agreements. Amazon Prime Video will stream five mid-season races annually, starting with the Coca-Cola 600. TNT Sports will also broadcast five races, while Fox Sports and NBC will continue to cover the rest of the season. These partnerships are part of a media rights deal valued at $7.7 billion, extending through 2031 .
Schedule Highlights
For the complete schedule and more details, visit the official NASCAR website: NASCAR 2025 Cup Series Schedule.
International Expansion
For the first time since 1958, the NASCAR Cup Series will host a points-paying race outside the United States. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City will be the venue for this historic event, introducing NASCAR's premier series to a new international audience
Inaugural In-Season Tournament
A notable addition to the 2025 season is the introduction of an in-season tournament. This five-race competition will feature 32 drivers, with seeding determined by performances in three designated races streamed on Amazon Prime Video. The tournament offers a $1 million prize to the winner and will be broadcast on TNT Sports and Max .
Broadcasting Partnerships
The 2025 season marks the beginning of new broadcasting agreements. Amazon Prime Video will stream five mid-season races annually, starting with the Coca-Cola 600. TNT Sports will also broadcast five races, while Fox Sports and NBC will continue to cover the rest of the season. These partnerships are part of a media rights deal valued at $7.7 billion, extending through 2031 .
Schedule Highlights
- Season Opener: The season will commence with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 2, a return to the historic venue for the first time since 1971
- Daytona 500: The iconic race is scheduled for February 16, continuing its tradition as the season's first points-paying event
- Playoff Adjustments: The playoff schedule has been reshaped, with races at Gateway Motorsports Park, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Darlington Raceway added. Consequently, Watkins Glen International, Homestead-Miami Speedway, and Atlanta Motor Speedway's Quaker State 400 will move to the regular season
- Easter Break: For the first time since 2021, the schedule includes a break on Easter Sunday, providing teams and fans a mid-season respite
For the complete schedule and more details, visit the official NASCAR website: NASCAR 2025 Cup Series Schedule.
