NASCAR will stage the 15th event of the 2026 Cup Series at Michigan, featuring support from the Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series.
Denny Hamlin captured his 62nd career victory last weekend at Nashville, outdueling Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in a dramatic finish.
Hamlin, the defending Michigan winner, now seeks to claim another triumph, positioning himself to match the late Kyle Busch on the all‑time wins list.
This article consolidates every detail required to follow the weekend’s competition, including the complete schedule, broadcast options, and the full entry list.
What is the NASCAR at Michigan weekend schedule?
Friday, June 5
2:00pm EST — ARCA Menards Series practice — N/A
3:15pm EST — ARCA Menards Series qualifying — N/A
5:00pm EST — ARCA Menards Series race [100 laps] — FOX SPORTS 2
Saturday, June 6
9:30am EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice — FOX ONE STREAMING
10:35am EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying — FOX ONE STREAMING
1:30pm EST — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race [125 laps] — FOX SPORTS 1
5:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — PRIME VIDEO
6:10pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying — PRIME VIDEO
Sunday, June 7
2:00pm EST — NASCAR pre-race show — PRIME VIDEO
3:00 pm EST — NASCAR Cup race at Michigan [200 laps] — PRIME VIDEO
How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan?
- Date: Sunday, June 7
- TV start time: 2:00pm EST
- Green flag: 3:00 p.m. EST
- Laps: 200 laps
- Stages: 45 / 75 / 80
- Sets of tires: 7 sets
- TV channel: PRIME VIDEO | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Austin Cindric, Team Penske Ford, Chase Briscoe, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Photo by: Meg Oliphant / Getty Images
Who is competing in the Firekeepers Casino 400?
The event will feature 37 entries, with one open slot filled by JJ Yeley in the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet. Additionally, Austin Hill will assume the renumbered No. 33 RCR Chevrolet previously driven by the late Kyle Busch.
Open entries italicized