NASCAR fans will turn their attention to Dover Motor Speedway this weekend as the famous Monster Mile hosts the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race for the first time. The three-day NASCAR Dover 2026 schedule runs from May 15-17 and includes the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Cup Series.
FS1, The CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and streaming platforms will carry practice, qualifying, and race coverage.
The NASCAR All-Star Race headlines the weekend with a $1 million winner-take-all format. Here is how to watch NASCAR live at Dover Motor Speedway, including the full NASCAR Dover 2026 schedule, TV channels, and streaming information.
Start Times for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opens the NASCAR Dover 2026 weekend on Friday, May 15. Truck Series practice starts at 12:30 p.m. ET, while qualifying begins at 1:40 p.m. ET. The ECOSAVE 200 race takes the green flag at 5:00 p.m. ET.
FS1 will provide full NASCAR Dover 2026 TV coverage for the Truck Series race. Fans can also tune in via the FOX Sports app. Additionally, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will provide live audio coverage.
Fans seeking a live stream of NASCAR Dover can use Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV Stream. Tickets for the weekend remain available through Dover Motor Speedway.
Friday’s schedule also includes Pit Road Qualifying Entry and Exit Practice for Cup Series teams at 3:00 p.m. ET. The opening day gives drivers important track time on Dover’s concrete surface before the rest of the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend begins.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Dover Motor Speedway
Saturday, May 16, focuses on the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Dover Motor Speedway. Practice begins at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 10:35 a.m. ET.
The BetRivers 200 will air live on The CW at 4:00 p.m. ET. PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also cover the event as part of the NASCAR Dover 2026 TV coverage lineup.
Fans searching for live stream coverage of the NASCAR Dover for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series can watch through The CW app and major live TV streaming services.
Saturday also features Cup Series qualifying and the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge at noon ET on FS1. Those sessions help decide the lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race.
Dover Motor Speedway remains one of NASCAR’s toughest tracks because of its high banking and concrete surface. Tire wear and track position often play a major role during the race weekend.
NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series closes the NASCAR Dover 2026 weekend with the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday, May 17. Pre-race coverage begins at noon ET on FS1, while the race starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The exhibition event features a 350-lap format split into stages of 75, 75, and 200 laps. The race winner earns a $1 million prize. Eligible drivers include winners from the 2025 and 2026 seasons, former Cup Series champions, previous All-Star winners, and one fan-vote selection.
Fans can watch NASCAR live through the FOX Sports app. Max will provide exclusive in-car camera coverage for the race. Other live-stream options for NASCAR Dover include Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Saturday’s Cup Series qualifying session and Pit Crew Challenge will finalize the starting order for the NASCAR All-Star Race. The closing 200-lap segment will feature an inverted lineup format aimed at creating tighter racing at Dover Motor Speedway.
How to Watch NASCAR at Dover Motor Speedway 2026: Schedule and TV Coverage