Nine days earlier than last year, NASCAR has officially confirmed the 2026 schedule for all three of its national divisions, including the Cup Series. Next year will have several notable changes, including some new tracks, surprising date changes and a different look to the playoffs.
Officially, Mexico City and the Chicago Street Course have been removed from the calendar (as previously announced) with the new street race added at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. There will be no international Cup races in 2026.
