NASCAR Race Today: Bristol start time, TV channel, live stream and lineup

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs hit Bristol Motor Speedway today - Saturday, September 13 - and we've got all of the details you need to know ahead of the action.

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race is set to see the Cup Series drivers complete 500 laps around the 0.533-mile oval under the lights in Tennessee, with major playoff stakes on the line.

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Indeed, whilst Chase Briscoe (Darlington win) and Denny Hamlin (St Louis win) are locked in to the Round of 12, tonight's race will finalize the remaining 10 drivers to advance, with four stars set to be eliminated.

Kyle Larson has been the dominant force at Bristol of late, taking emphatic victories both earlier this season in the spring and in last year's night race at the track.

What time is the NASCAR race today?

The Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled to start at 7:30pm ET today, Saturday, September 13th.

The race start time converted to local time zones is as follows:

United States (ET): 7:30pm
United States (CT): 6:30pm
United States (MT): 5:30pm
United States (PT): 4:30pm

What TV channel is the NASCAR race on today?

Saturday's race will be broadcast live on USA Network, with pre-race coverage getting underway at 7pm ET.

For those wanting to tune into the action via the radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and PRN have the call.

Live stream options

Several streaming options are available for Saturday's race.

You can watch live on the NBC Sports App, while the USA Network channel is also available on several streaming services, including:

– fuboTV
– YouTubeTV
– Sling TV (blue package)
– Hulu + Live TV
– DirecTV Stream

NASCAR lineup today

Here is the full Cup Series starting lineup for today's race.

How many laps is the NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol?

The NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol requires 500 laps to complete.

What date is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol?

Saturday, September 13th.

What time is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol?

NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol will be at 7:30 PM ET.

What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol on?

USA Network will broadcast the race with radio coverage from PRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

How many miles is the NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol?

The NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol is 266 miles, equating to 428.08 kilometres.

When was the Bass Pro Shops Night Race first run?

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race was first run in 1978.

Which owner has the most wins at Bristol?

Junior Johnson is the owner with the most Bristol wins with 21.

Which driver has the most wins at Bristol?

Darrell Waltrip holds the record for most Bristol victories with 12.

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