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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are about to begin.
The long and winding regular season is just about over. After months of races, only 16 drivers remain. They have a ways to go, though, as the Chase for the Cup isn't easy. They still have to get through 10 more races, but in the end, it comes down to the championship in Phoenix.
Ryan Blaney will have a chance to defend his title as one of the top drivers entering the postseason, but it won't come easy as this will be a competitive, experienced playoff battle.
There's a lot to know as the last few months of NASCAR take course. For those that don't want to miss a thing, here's what to know about tickets for every Cup Series playoff race.
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How to buy tickets for NASCAR Cup Series playoffs 2024
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Fans can purchase single-day and weekend passes for NASCAR Cup Series races on StubHub.
Click the link below to view ticket options as well as seat maps for every NASCAR track.
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How much are NASCAR Cup Series playoff tickets?
Prices vary for NASCAR tickets based on race and track.
The first playoff race at Atlanta Motor Speedway has tickets available for about $40. However, the championship race in Phoenix costs about $60 for general admission tickets.
What tracks are used for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs?
Below is a list of all 10 races and tracks used for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
- Quaker State 400 – Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA
- Go Bowling at The Glen – Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY
- Bass Pro Shops Night Race – Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN
- Hollywood Casino 400 – Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS
- YellaWood 500 – Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, AL
- Bank of America Roval 400 – Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Concord, NC
- South Point 400 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV
- Straight Talk Wireless – Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, FL
- XFINITY 500 – Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA
- NASCAR Cup Series Championship – Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, AZ
NASCAR Cup Series schedule, results
Playoff races in bold.
| Date | Race | Track | Time (ET) | Winner |
| Sat., Feb. 3 | Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum | LA Memorial Coliseum | 8 p.m. | Denny Hamlin |
| Thu., Feb. 15 | Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 7 p.m. | Tyler Reddick |
| Thu., Feb. 15 | Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 7 p.m. | Christopher Bell |
| Mon., Feb. 19 | Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway | 4 p.m. | William Byron |
| Sun., Feb. 25 | Ambetter Health 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | Daniel Suarez |
| Sun., Mar. 3 | Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | Kyle Larson |
| Sun., Mar. 10 | Shriners Children's 500 | Phoenix Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | Christopher Bell |
| Sun., Mar. 17 | Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | Denny Hamlin |
| Sun., Mar. 24 | EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3:30 p.m. | William Byron |
| Sun., Mar. 31 | Toyota Owners 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7 p.m. | Denny Hamlin |
| Sun., Apr. 7 | Cook Out 400 | Martinsville Speedway | 3 p.m. | William Byron |
| Sun., Apr. 14 | AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Texas Motor Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | Chase Elliott |
| Sun., Apr. 21 | GEICO 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 3 p.m. | Tyler Reddick |
| Sun., Apr. 28 | Wurth 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | Denny Hamlin |
| Sun., May 5 | AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | Kyle Larson |
| Sun., May 12 | Goodyear 400 | Darlington Raceway | 3 p.m. | Brad Keselowski |
| Sun., May 19 | NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro Speedway | 8 p.m. | Joey Logano |
| Sun., May 26 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Christopher Bell |
| Sun., June 2 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | Austin Cindric |
| Sun., June 9 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | Kyle Larson |
| Sun., June 16 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 7 p.m. | Ryan Blaney |
| Sun., June 23 | USA Today 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | Christopher Bell |
| Sun., June 30 | Ally 400 | Nashville Superspeedway | 3:30 p.m. | Joey Logano |
| Sun., July 7 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Course | 4:30 p.m. | Alex Bowman |
| Sun., July 14 | Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | Ryan Blaney |
| Sun., July 21 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | Kyle Larson |
| Sun., Aug. 11 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 6 p.m. | Austin Dillon |
| Sun., Aug. 18 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Raceway | 2:30 p.m. | Tyler Reddick |
| Sat., Aug. 24 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | Cook Out Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 8 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 3 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 15 | Go Bowling at the Glen | Watkins Glen International | 3 p.m. | — |
| Sat., Sept. 21 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Sept. 29 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 6 | YellaWood 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 13 | Bank of America Roval 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course | 2 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 20 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Oct. 27 | Straight Talk Wireless 400 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 2:30 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Nov. 3 | XFINITY 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | — |
| Sun., Nov. 10 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | — |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff format
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs takes place over four rounds – Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 8 and Championship 4.
Each round sees four driver eliminated based on the lowest cumulative points in the standings. Only four will compete in the championship race. Like the regular season, playoff points are awarded to drivers based on finishes. Any playoff driver that wins a race during the postseason automatically moves on.
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Unlike typical playoffs, non-playoff drivers can still compete in each round. They can win points during the races, taking crucial finishes away from playoff drivers.
At the start of each round, points are reset. Drivers will have 2,000 points to start the Round of 16 in addition to playoff points earned through stage and race wins. Points are bumped up through each round to 3,000 for the Round of 12 and 4,000 for the Round of 8. The Championship 4, however, does not have a points reset and results are based on finishing position. So the driver who wins the race in Phoenix is crowned champion of the Cup Series.
NASCAR Cup Series standings
Cup Series standings change with every race. You can keep track of regular season standings and the playoff picture here.
FAQs
NASCAR bag policy
All NASCAR tracks maintain the same bag policy. Fans are limited to two bags per person, neither item exceeding 18"x18"x14" in size. Only soft-sided coolers are allowed, and they must be no larger than 14"x14"x"14" in size. Clear bags are not required, but the races have a clear-bag express line for quicker scanning.
Where can I pick up my NASCAR tickets?
All tickets to NASCAR races are mobile, so race-goers do not need to visit will call.
Can I bring food and drink into NASCAR race?
Yes, fans may bring pre-packaged or sealed food and drink into races. Items may not be in glass or ceramic containers. Alcohol permissions vary based on state regulations.
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NASCAR smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted in the grandstand of NASCAR races. Fans may find smoking areas by visiting the track's website.
Can I re-enter a NASCAR race?
Yes, fans may leave the track and return. You must scan-out your ticket or credential prior to exiting the venue.
NASCAR camping rules, policies
Those interested in camping at NASCAR tracks can visit track websites for exact rules and policies. Click here to find your venue.
Who won the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoff?
Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023.
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