How to Watch the Cook Out 400
NASCAR Cup Series · Richmond Raceway · VA · Saturday, August 15, 2026. Here's the start time, TV channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on USA Network- EventCook Out 400
- SeriesNASCAR Cup Series
- DateSaturday, August 15, 2026
- Start time7:00 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- TrackRichmond Raceway, VA (a 0.75-mile asphalt D-shaped oval)
- Watch onUSA Network ↗Subscription
How to watch NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway
The Cook Out 400 — a NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway in VA — is set for Saturday, August 15, 2026, with coverage around 7:00 PM ET. NASCAR Cup Series airs on USA Network on cable and streams live on Peacock.
On TV: the Cook Out 400 airs on USA Network on cable and satellite from about 7:00 PM ET ET.
Streaming: watch live on Peacock, plus YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Tap Watch on USA Network to go straight to the broadcast. For the full week of racing across every series — with times auto-converted to your local zone — see the complete schedule or today's watch guide.
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About the Cook Out 400
Richmond's late-season Cup Series race dates to 1958 and has run under many names, including the Federated Auto Parts 400 through much of the 2010s before Cook Out assumed title sponsorship in 2023. The 400-lap, 300-mile race on Richmond's 0.75-mile D-shaped oval has long been a short-track fixture of the summer schedule.
Cook Out 400 — key facts
Past Cook Out 400 winners
| 2025 | Austin Dillon |
| 2024 | Austin Dillon |
| 2023 | Chris Buescher |
| 2022 | Kevin Harvick |
| 2021 | Martin Truex Jr. |
About Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway is a 0.75-mile D-shaped asphalt oval in Richmond, Virginia. The facility dates to 1946; the original half-mile track was rebuilt into the current 0.75-mile D-shaped oval in 1988.
Turns are banked 14 degrees, with 8 degrees on the frontstretch and 2 degrees on the backstretch.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Cook Out 400 start?
The Cook Out 400 (NASCAR Cup Series) is scheduled for about 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at RacingOnTV.net converts them to your local zone.
What channel is the Cook Out 400 on?
The Cook Out 400 airs on USA Network on cable and streams live on Peacock.
Is the Cook Out 400 on TV?
Yes — the Cook Out 400 is on TV. It airs on USA Network on cable and satellite, with coverage from about 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and also streams live on Peacock, plus YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Where can I watch the Cook Out 400?
Watch the Cook Out 400 on USA Network — on TV (USA Network on cable and satellite) or streaming on Peacock, plus YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Use the Watch button above to go straight to the broadcast on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
How can I stream the Cook Out 400 live?
You can stream it on Peacock, plus YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Where is the Cook Out 400 held?
The race is at Richmond Raceway in VA, a 0.75-mile asphalt D-shaped oval.
Who won the Cook Out 400 last time?
Austin Dillon is the defending winner of the Cook Out 400.
How long is the Cook Out 400?
The Cook Out 400 is run over 400 laps (300 miles).
When was the first Cook Out 400?
The inaugural Cook Out 400 was held in 1958.
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