NASCAR Phoenix qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Cup Series race
NASCAR Phoenix qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Cup Series race
Nick Gray, Nashville TennesseanSat, October 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM UTC
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The NASCAR Cup Series season continues to Phoenix Raceway with the Freeway Insurance 500. How to watch qualifying, including time, TV schedule, streaming info.
The NASCAR Cup Seriesrace weekend at Phoenix begins with Freeway Insurance 500 practice and qualifying on Oct. 17.
The Cup Series has four races remaining, with the Chase championship picture narrowing in focus to three drivers: Points leader Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin (-49) and Christopher Bell (-51).
Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano are also within 100 points of Larson's lead but will need a win or two over the next four weeks to close in on the 2026 Cup title.
Phoenix, the site of the championship race over the last several seasons, is now in the lead-in in the second half of the Chase.
Here is what you about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Phoenix.
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What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix? -
Qualifying time: 5:35 pm. Eastern/4:35 p.m. Central on Oct. 17 (practice begins at 4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT)
TV: truTV | Radio: SiriusXM and PRN Radio
Streaming: NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
Track: Phoenix Raceway (1-mile oval) in Avondale, Arizona
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