The action-packed NASCAR Las Vegas TV schedule features the start of the Round of 8 for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, with events running at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and surrounding tracks from Friday through Sunday. As teams gear up for a weekend that promises high-stakes racing and playoff drama, fans will need to know when and where to tune in to catch every moment.
Weekend Overview at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
This weekend, NASCAR returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for its second trip of the season, bringing intense playoff battles into the Nevada desert. The Cup and Xfinity Series face pivotal races in the Round of 8, and the schedule also features regional racing in the ARCA Menards Series West at The Bullring. All race and practice times are in Eastern Time, and fans should remember that Las Vegas operates on Pacific Time, three hours behind Eastern.
For the Cup teams, Friday is largely devoted to setting up as access to the Neon Garage begins. However, technical work on the cars doesn’t start until Saturday morning, leaving teams with just two packed days to prepare and compete. This compressed schedule could add another layer of intensity as they chase crucial playoff points in the South Point 400.
Full NASCAR Las Vegas TV Schedule and Race Guide
Below is a detailed breakdown of where to catch all the racing action on TV and streaming platforms this weekend. Each event is listed with its scheduled start time and broadcast location:
Friday, October 13
- ARCA Menards Series West Star Nursery 150: 9:45 p.m. ET on FLORacing
Saturday, October 14
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice: 2 p.m. ET on The CW App
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying: 3:05 p.m. ET on The CW App
- NASCAR Cup Series Practice: 4:30 p.m. ET on TruTV and HBO Max
- NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying: 5:40 p.m. ET on TruTV and HBO Max
- NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 302: 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW
Sunday, October 15
- NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400: 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network
Practice sessions and qualifying events will roll throughout Saturday afternoon. Saturday night features the Xfinity Series Focused Health 302, while the Cup Series headlines Sunday with the South Point 400. Countdown to Green, the pre-race show, kicks off at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network, leading directly into live race coverage.
Playoff Stakes and Team Preparations
This weekend marks a crucial juncture as the Round of 8 commences for both the Cup and Xfinity Series, placing added pressure on teams and drivers aiming for a spot in the championship finals. The playoff push, coupled with Las Vegas’ unique challenges, sets the stage for aggressive racing and strategic gambles on pit road. Cup teams will operate under a tight window, with all car work concentrated into Saturday, which could elevate tension and influence race-day performance.
The Xfinity Series supports the top-level action, with teams loading into the garage on Friday and a full workday before Saturday’s showdown. Practice is set for 2 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 3:05 p.m. ET—both available via The CW App due to scheduling conflicts with college football on television. The Focused Health 302 brings more playoff drama, with green flag scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET Saturday night.
Pre-race coverage may shift if live college football runs over, potentially sending race build-up coverage to NewsNation, a Nexstar Media Group outlet. Race fans should stay alert for any last-minute broadcast adjustments.
The Bullring and ARCA Menards Series West
Adding to the weekend’s comprehensive lineup, the ARCA Menards Series West competes at The Bullring, a 3/8-mile oval adjacent to Las Vegas Motor Speedway celebrating its 40th anniversary. Teams move into the pits midday Thursday, with three open practice sessions beginning that night; these sessions are not timed or televised.
Friday’s activities include a 60-minute practice at 5:35 p.m. ET, and qualifying at 7:05 p.m. ET—neither broadcasted. The event’s main draw, the Star Nursery 150, is part of joint coverage with the SPEARS CARS Tour West on FLORacing, starting at 9 p.m. ET. The ARCA Menards Series West Star Nursery 150 goes green at 10 p.m. ET.
Weather Outlook: Storm Concerns in Las Vegas
The weather could play a decisive role this weekend, as Hurricane Priscilla, a powerful Category 2 system, approaches the Baja California coast. Forecasts indicate the storm will lose strength and make landfall as a tropical storm Friday night or Saturday, but significant moisture is expected to travel north into the Las Vegas area.
Rain is projected for Thursday, which is likely to cancel open practices at The Bullring. Continuing showers and thunderstorms are possible across Friday and Saturday, a significant concern for a city that receives less than three inches of rain per year. Hard, dry ground increases the risk of flash flooding if showers turn intense, posing potential risks to both local infrastructure and event scheduling.
Should the rainfall remain moderate, flood risks could be contained; even so, neighboring regions like Arizona may face much heavier rainfall and possible mudslides. If the storm shifts further west, the weekend schedule could be seriously disrupted by weather-related damage.
Once the system passes, conditions in Las Vegas are expected to become cooler and much drier. Earlier in the week, daytime highs hovered near 90°F, but this will fall to more comfortable levels as the races unfold.
Friday’s forecast brings mostly cloudy conditions, a high of 81°F, and the possibility of thunderstorms and humidity. Saturday may feature more sun with highs in the mid-80s, but the tropical remnants of Priscilla mean a lingering risk of rain and storms. Such conditions could cause delays to track activities, especially if storms directly impact the circuit.
Sunday, however, is expected to offer the best weather for the South Point 400: clear skies, a high around 80°F, and little concern for rain disruptions. This outlook should be a relief for racing fans and competitors after the threat of storms earlier in the weekend.
Historically, Las Vegas fall race weekends have been dry, with only heat presenting challenges during earlier September dates. Since moving the fall race weekend to October in 2021, conditions have generally been more comfortable for both competitors and spectators.
Recent TV Ratings: Performance at the Charlotte ROVAL
In related television news, last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400k on USA Network drew a 0.80 rating and 1.544 million viewers—a sharp 36.2% drop from the previous year’s broadcast on NBC, which attracted 2.419 million viewers. It was the first time the Cup event aired on cable rather than network television, perhaps impacting the overall reach.
The Xfinity Series Blue Cross North Carolina 250k, held the day prior, saw 808,000 viewers, only a slight decrease from last season’s audience of 834,000. The first-ever NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ecosave 250k garnered 279,000 viewers, a modest number consistent with other Truck Series races in 2025, especially given its Friday afternoon timing.
What to Expect Next and the Road Ahead
As the NASCAR Las Vegas TV schedule unfolds, the stakes could not be higher for teams vying for playoff advancement at one of the sport’s most iconic circuits. While weather may inject uncertainty, especially early in the weekend, fans can look forward to a dramatic Round of 8 kickoff. All eyes will be on the green flag in Sunday’s South Point 400 and Saturday’s Xfinity Series showdown, with playoff dreams hanging in the balance.
Whether watching from home or following updates, viewers should expect intense competition, strategic twists, and a racing atmosphere charged by the possibility of weather drama or breakthrough performances. As the playoff battles heat up in Las Vegas, each event on the broadcast schedule takes on heightened significance for racers, teams, and NASCAR’s devoted audience alike.
