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NASCAR Revives Chase Playoff Format for 2026 Cup Series

2/12/2026

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NASCAR will return to The Chase playoff format for the 2026 Cup Series.
The top 16 drivers will qualify by points, with wins worth 55 points.
Points reset for The Chase, a 10-race stage starting with the Daytona 500.
The champion will be decided by final points on November 8, 2026, at Homestead.
Fox, NBC, and TNT will provide coverage, with streaming on HBO Max and Peacock.

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Story summary

NASCAR will return to The Chase playoff format for the 2026 Cup Series.
The top 16 drivers will qualify by points, with wins worth 55 points.
Points reset for The Chase, a 10-race stage starting with the Daytona 500.
The champion will be decided by final points on November 8, 2026, at Homestead.
Fox, NBC, and TNT will provide coverage, with streaming on HBO Max and Peacock.