What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for Ally 400

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It's been two weeks since the last NASCAR Cup Series race was held, the Toyota/Save Mart 350. With Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans taking place over the past two weeks, motorsport fans have still been able to get their fixing of racing action.

But there's nothing quite like the NASCAR Cup Series, and it finally returns to action Sunday with the Ally 400. Held at Nashville Speedway, the Ally 400 is one of the newer additions to NASCAR's racing calendar — prior to 2021, Music City hadn't hosted a Cup Series race since 1984. Last year's Ally 400 represented a momentous occasion, then, one that was capped off by a brilliant Kyle Larson performance in which the Hendrick Motorsports driver led for 264 of the 300 laps.

Larson should be in the mix for glory once more come Sunday. But there are a number of racers who have made their presence felt in recent weeks and look poised to compete for that checkered flag once more.

MORE: Watch NASCAR at Nashville live with fuboTV (free trial)

On June 12, Daniel Suárez secured his first Cup Series win at the Toyota Save Mart 350 in Sonoma, becoming the first Mexican-born driver to win a Cup Series event. One week prior, Team Penske's Joey Logano closed the gap between him and points leader Chase Elliott, winning the Enjoy Illinois 300. And we can't forget about Trackhouse's Ross Chastain, who has finished top-five in seven different races so far, including impressive victories at Austin and Talladega.

All of this is to say, Sunday's race should be an intriguing watch.

Here's all the information you need to know to watch the Ally 400, including the start time and TV channel: 

What time does the NASCAR race start?

  • Race: Ally 400
  • Date: Sunday, June 26
  • Start time: 5 p.m. ET

Sunday's race is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET, though the green flag is expected to be waved at 5:23 p.m. ET.

What channel is NASCAR on today?

  • TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN3/5 (Canada)
  • Live stream: Peacock, fuboTV
  • Radio: MRN | SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to NBC for the remainder of the season. NBC will handle coverage of the Ally 400, enlisting Rick Allen as the voice of all the lap-by-lap action. He'll be joined by a pair of racing greats: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton, who will provide additional commentary. Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte will round out the booth, offering his unique perspective at various points of the race, too.

Viewers can also follow along via Peacock or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2022

(All times Eastern)

Date Race Track Time TV Radio
June 26 Ally 400 Nashville Superspeedway 5 p.m. NBC MRN
July 3 Kwik Trip 250 Road America 3 p.m. USA MRN
July 10 Quaker State 400 Atlanta Motor Speedway 3 p.m. USA PRN
July 17 Ambetter 301 New Hampshire Motor Speedway 3 p.m. USA PRN
July 24 Explore the Pocono Mountains 500 Pocono Raceway 3 p.m. USA MRN
July 31 Verizon 200 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course 3 p.m. NBC IMS Radio
Aug. 7 FireKeepers Casino 400 Michigan International Speedway 3 p.m. USA MRN
Aug. 14 Federated Auto Parts 400 Richmond Raceway 3 p.m. USA MRN
Aug. 21 Go Bowling at the Glen Watkins Glen International 3 p.m. USA MRN
Aug. 27 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona International Speedway 7 p.m. NBC MRN

NASCAR schedule 2022: Playoff races

(All times Eastern)

Date Race Track Time TV  Radio
Sept. 4 Southern 500 Darlington Raceway 6 p.m. USA MRN
Sept. 11 Hollywood Casino 400 Kansas Speedway 3 p.m. USA MRN
Sept. 17 Bass Pro Shops Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway 7:30 p.m. USA PRN
Sept. 25 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500 Texas Motor Speedway 3:30 p.m. USA PRN
Oct. 2 YellaWood 500 Talladega Superspeedway 2 p.m. NBC MRN
Oct. 9 Bank of America Roval 400 Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL 2 p.m. NBC PRN
Oct. 16 South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway 2:30 p.m. NBC PRN
Oct. 23 Dixie Vodka 400 Homestead-Miami Speedway 2:30 p.m. NBC MRN
Oct. 30 Xfinity 500 Martinsville Speedway 2 p.m. NBC MRN
Nov. 6 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Phoenix Raceway 3 p.m. NBC MRN
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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News.