The NASCAR Cup Series roars into Talladega, Alabama, this weekend for the high-speed showdown at the Jack Link’s 500.
The 2.667-mile oval of Talladega Superspeedway is not only the longest circuits in NASCAR, but it is also known to throw up dramatic, high-speed races. A frantic final stretch in last season’s race saw multiple car crashes. However, Tyler Reddick survived the chaos to clinch his first win of the season.
The Jack Links 500 is the first of the two races in 2025 to take place in Talladega – NASCAR will return to the venue in October.
While William Byron currently leads the driver standings, Kyle Larson, who picked up a win in Bristol, has the momentum heading into this weekend’s race.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Jack Link’s 500, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile road course) in Lincoln, Alabama
- Date: Sunday, April 27
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 500 laps, 188 miles | Stages: 60 laps, 120 laps, 188 laps
The Talladega Race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 27. The race will be held at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV channel: FOX Sports
- Live stream: Fubo
The Jack Link’s 500 will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports in the United States. Streaming options include the FOX Sports app.
NASCAR fans can also stream the race on Fubo.
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NASCAR radio station for Jack Link’s 500
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Talladega.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 346 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 316 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | 305 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 304 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 278 |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 275 |
| 7 | Tyler Reddick | 274 |
| 8 | Bubba Wallace | 251 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 245 |
| 10 | Alex Bowman | 244 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Apr. 27 | Jack Link’s 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 4 | Wurth 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 11 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Open | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 18 | NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| May 25 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 1 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 8 | Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
