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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway on Sunday for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race. AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 01: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Championship Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EDT Channel: NBC Stream: Fubo (try for free) This race features four drivers battling for the championship. Barring a disqualification for failing post-race inspection, whoever finishes highest out of William Byron, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin will take home the title. Hamlin, who is searching for his first title, is on the pole for this race, while Byron starts second, Larson third, and Briscoe 12th. Larson is the only former champion left in this battle. The 2021 Cup Series winner has taken home three race victories this season with 21 top 10s. Hamlin, who is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with NASCAR, has raced full-time in the Cup Series since 2006 without winning a championship yet. He has six wins and 17 top 10s this season. Byron has made the Championship 4 in three consecutive years now, but finished third among the contenders in 2023 and 2024. He’s won three times this season as he looks for his first title. Briscoe is in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing. He has three wins this season and the best average finish of his career. This is his first Championship 4 appearance. Tune in to NBC on Sunday afternoon to see which driver gets the win at Phoenix and who takes home the championship. Live stream the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race in the NASCAR Cup Series on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Live stream the 2025 NASCAR season on Fubo. Cup Series races during the playoffs will air on NBC or USA Network, while Xfinity Series playoff races are available to watch on the CW, and Truck Series playoff races will air on FOX Sports 1. Don’t miss the remaining NASCAR action, which you can watch by subscribing to Fubo now. Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
