The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season comes to a close Sunday with the Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida. The season finale will feature 40 drivers competing over 267 laps and 400.5 miles on the 1.5-mile oval track, with the green flag scheduled for shortly after 3 p.m. ET.
Defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson enters Sunday’s finale in the driver’s seat to secure his third career title. Larson leads Christopher Bell by 67 points and Denny Hamlin by 70, with all three drivers still mathematically in contention for the championship.
Here’s a look at every driver’s odds to win Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, along with the latest championship futures odds at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Odds
Odds as of Friday, Nov. 6. Subject to change.
Driver | NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | +450 |
| Denny Hamlin | +550 |
| Ryan Blaney | +600 |
| Tyler Reddick | +700 |
| Christopher Bell | +750 |
| Chase Briscoe | +800 |
| William Byron | +1100 |
| Bubba Wallace | +1750 |
| Chase Elliott | +1750 |
| Ty Gibbs | +1750 |
| Corey Heim | +2500 |
| Joey Logano | +2500 |
| Austin Cindric | +3000 |
| Josh Berry | +5000 |
| Alex Bowman | +6000 |
| Chris Buescher | +6000 |
| Ross Chastain | +6000 |
| Ryan Preece | +6000 |
| Brad Keselowski | +7500 |
| Shane Van Gisbergen | +7500 |
| Daniel Suárez | +10000 |
| AJ Allmendinger | +15000 |
| Austin Dillon | +15000 |
| Connor Zilisch | +25000 |
| Erik Jones | +25000 |
| Michael McDowell | +25000 |
| Justin Haley | +25000 |
| Austin Hill | +50000 |
| John Hunter Nemechek | +50000 |
| Noah Gragson | +50000 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | +50000 |
| Riley Herbst | +50000 |
| Todd Gilliland | +50000 |
| Zane Smith | +50000 |
| Cole Custer | +100000 |
| Casey Mears | +250000 |
| Chad Finchum | +250000 |
| Cody Ware | +250000 |
| J.J. Yeley | +250000 |
| Ty Dillon | +250000 |
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Winner Odds
While Sunday’s race will determine the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion, the driver who takes the checkered flag won’t necessarily be the one who wins the title. Here’s a look at the latest championship winner odds at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Kyle Larson to Win NASCAR Cup Series Championship: -10000
- Christopher Bell to Win NASCAR Cup Series Championship: +3000
- Denny Hamlin to Win NASCAR Cup Series Championship: +3000
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Preview
Sunday’s race marks the 10th and final event of NASCAR’s postseason, known as The Chase, which returned in 2026 after more than a decade. Under the new format, 16 drivers qualified for the postseason, with the Cup Series championship awarded to the driver who finishes with the most points across the 10 races.
Larson needs to earn just nine points during Sunday’s race to clinch the title, regardless of how Bell and Hamlin finish. The defending Cup Series champion also won the last NASCAR race held at Homestead-Miami Speedway in March 2025, giving him some momentum heading into Sunday’s season finale.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Event Info
- 📍 Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida
- 📅 Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
- 🕒 Start Time: 3:00 PM ET
- 🏁 Track: 1.5-Mile Asphalt Oval
- 🏎️ Distance: 267 Laps (400.5 Miles)
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: NBC, HBO Max
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