What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream for 2025 Las Vegas playoff race

Round 8 of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begins with the South Point 400 at Las Vegas this Sunday. 

After a dramatic and thrilling elimination at the 2025 Charlotte Roval playoff race, the upcoming round 8 brings a lot of excitement packed with opportunity for the drivers to seal a spot in the Championship 4. The 1.5-mile oval, known for its wide racing surface and tire management challenges, has been an example of high-caliber teams. 

Last year's champion, Joey Logano, will return to the track once again after surviving final laps at the Charlotte Roval playoffs. He made it to Las Vegas by four points over Ross Chastain in the Round of 12 elimination race. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, and William Byron all have big tasks to conquer before the championship slips away from their hands. 

Here is everything you need to know about the Las Vegas playoff race, including the TV channel and streaming platforms for the race.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

• TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)
• Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada)

The Las Vegas playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo for fans in the US.

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What time does the NASCAR race start today?

• Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
• Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
• Time: 5:30 p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PT
• Length: 267 laps (400.5 miles) on the 1.5-mile oval  
• Purse: $9,797,935

The Las Vegas playoff race is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 12.

The race will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. Stage 1 ends at Lap 80. Stage 2 ends at Lap 165. Stage 3 ends at Lap 267. 

NASCAR radio station for Las Vegas playoff race

• Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 90

Listen to the 2025 Las Vegas playoff race and every race of the NASCAR season on SiriusXM.

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South Point 400 race starting lineup

Here is the starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas.

NASCAR point standings 2025

Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Las Vegas.

NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025

(All times Eastern)