The official starting lineup for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway has been announced ahead of the season-deciding event. The championship race, scheduled for November 2026, will determine the series champion at the 1.5-mile oval in South Florida.
NASCAR reporter Toby Christie confirmed the lineup release on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The starting grid sets the field for the final race of the playoff format, where the top contenders will compete for the Bill France Cup.
Homestead-Miami Speedway has hosted the championship finale multiple times since 2002, known for its variable banking and multiple racing grooves that often produce dramatic title deciders.
