Teamwork invariably comes into play with the NASCAR Cup Series championship on the line, but the final race of the 2025 season offers a new wrinkle in that dynamic.
The Championship 4 drivers are split between two teams, with Kyle Larson and William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports vying against Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe for the win in Phoenix.
Those two teams also held down the final four in 2021, with Larson taking home his first title. The other three finalists this year are looking to hoist the trophy for the first time. Who take the final checkered flag of the season?
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Cup Series Championship race, including the start time for the race.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Length: 312 laps (312 miles) on the mile-long circuit
- Purse: $12,394,135
The Cup Series Championship race is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 3.
The race will be held at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Stage 1 ends at Lap 60. Stage 2 ends at Lap 185. Stage 3 ends at Lap 312.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo
The Cup Series Championship race is available for live TV broadcast on NBC. Streaming options are available on Fubo for fans in the US.
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Cup Series championship starting lineup 2025
In bold are the four drivers competing for the NASCAR championship.
| Starting Pos. | Driver | Car | Team |
| 1. | Denny Hamlin (P) | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 2. | William Byron (P) | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 3. | Kyle Larson (P) | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 4. | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 5. | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 6. | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 7. | Josh Berry | 4 | Wood Brothers Racing (Ford) |
| 8. | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 9. | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 10. | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske (Ford) |
| 11. | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing (Chevy) |
| 12. | Chase Briscoe (P) | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 13. | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing (Chevy) |
| 14. | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing (Chevy) |
| 15. | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 16. | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Hyak Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 17. | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 18. | Noah Gragson | 42 | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 19. | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 20. | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 21. | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing (Ford) |
| 22. | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 23. | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 24. | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 25. | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) |
| 26. | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing (Chevy) |
| 27. | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team (Ford) |
| 28. | John H. Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club (Toyota) |
| 29. | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 30. | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports (Ford) |
| 31. | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing (Chevy) |
| 32. | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing (Toyota) |
| 33. | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing (Ford) |
| 34. | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing (Chevy) |
| 35. | JJ Yeley (i) | 44 | NY Racing Team (Chevy) |
| 36. | Casey Mears (i) | 66 | Garage 66 (Ford) |
| 37. | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports (Chevy) |
| 38. | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing (Chevy) |
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