How to watch 2025 NASCAR Martinsville playoffs: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Two drivers are guaranteed a spot in the Championship 4 via wins, and they are the Joe Gibbs Racing teammates of Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe.

That leaves six drivers to fight for the remaining two spots at Martinsville this weekend. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson have a large margin over the elimination zone, but there is just one point between the two of them.

A win by Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, or Chase Elliott at Martinsville will automatically eliminate whoever the unfortunate driver in fourth is at the checkered flag. All four of these drivers currently in the elimination zone have won at Martinsville before. This weekend will also feature the Round of 8 elimination races for the lower two national divisions.

The weekend has already gotten underway with the NASCAR Whelen Modified season finale and a Mazda MX-5 Cup race at the historic short track.

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What is the NASCAR at Martinsville weekend schedule?

Friday, October 24th

2:05pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series practice — FOX SPORTS 2

3:10pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2

6:00pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series race (200 laps) — FOX

Saturday, October 25

1:00pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series practice — CW APP

2:05pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying — CW APP

4:30pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — TRUTV

5:40pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — TRUTV

7:30pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series race (250 laps) — THE CW

Sunday, October 26

2:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville (500 laps) — NBC

Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

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How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville?

• Date: Sunday, October 26th
• TV start time: 1:30pm EST
• Green flag: 2:00pm EST 
• Laps/Miles: 500 laps
• Stages: 130 / 130 / 140
• Tires: 10 sets
• TV channel: NBC | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
• Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
• Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Who is racing at Martinsville Speedway

There is a full field of 37 teams entered for this weekend’s Cup race with one part-time entires. The Garage 66 Ford is back with Casey Mears behind the wheel, who will make his 600th career start across all three national divisions when he starts the Truck race on Friday.

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