How to watch the Bass Pro Shops Night Race without cable tonight

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The NASCAR Cup Series Chase heads to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, and the championship picture is tightening. Denny Hamlin is still on top with 2,168 points after two races, but Kyle Larson is right behind him after winning last weekend's Enjoy Illinois 300. Larson now sits second with 2,159 points, just nine back of Hamlin, giving the front of The Chase a much different feel than it had even a week ago.

There's still a long way to go, too, with eight races left and all 16 drivers still very much alive in the championship hunt. Just 119 points separate the entire playoff field, which means one win, one mistake, or one rough night can still shake up the standings fast. Bristol is the perfect place for that kind of chaos, especially under the lights, where one of NASCAR's most popular short tracks tends to deliver traffic, contact, and plenty of tension. The Bass Pro Shops Night Race is always fun, but with The Chase this close, Saturday night's race is one you don't want to miss.

The green flag drops in Bristol at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday night, and race fans across the country can tune in with Sling TV .

When is the NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race?

What : Bass Pro Shops Night Race - NASCAR Cup Series Race

When : Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. EDT

Where : Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN

How to stream the Bass Pro Shops Night Race without cable

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race brings The Chase to Bristol on Saturday night, and NASCAR fans can watch every lap on USA Network with Sling TV . Bristol is one of the most intense stops on the Cup Series schedule, and this weekend's race gives playoff drivers another chance to survive and advance under the lights.

For Sling subscribers, this one is straightforward. USA Network is part of Sling Blue, so fans can stream the Bass Pro Shops Night Race with Sling Blue or Sling Orange & Blue. Sling Orange by itself won't get you USA Network, which makes the Blue-side packages the only Sling options for Saturday night.

Here are the Sling packages to consider:

Sling is always our top pick for catching NASCAR races, but these other platforms also carry USA Network and will be airing the race:

DIRECTV STREAM ($59.99/month for the first 3 months, then $89.99/month)

Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial; also includes Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited)

YouTube TV ($52.99/month for the first 3 months, then $82.99/month with a variable free trial)

HBO Max (starting at $18.49/month) is also worth keeping in mind for NASCAR fans who want more than the standard race broadcast. The service has rights for alternate angles, in-car cameras, and multi-view coverage, giving avid fans a different way to follow the action at Bristol.

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