How to Watch the Food City 300
NASCAR O'Reilly Series · Bristol Motor Speedway · TN · Friday, September 18, 2026. Here's the start time, TV channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on The CW- EventFood City 300
- SeriesNASCAR O'Reilly Series
- DateFriday, September 18, 2026
- Start time7:30 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- TrackBristol Motor Speedway, TN (a 0.533-mile concrete oval)
- Watch onThe CW ↗Free
How to watch NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Bristol Motor Speedway
The Food City 300 — a NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in TN — is set for Friday, September 18, 2026, with coverage around 7:30 PM ET. NASCAR O'Reilly Series airs free over-the-air on The CW and streams on the CW app and live-TV services.
On TV: the Food City 300 airs on The CW — free over-the-air from about 7:30 PM ET ET.
Streaming: watch live on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Tap Watch on The CW 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 Food City 300
Bristol's night-race Xfinity event has been held since 1982, growing from its original 150 laps to the current 300-lap distance, used since 2014. In recent seasons it has served as the opening race of the series' playoffs.
Food City 300 — key facts
Past Food City 300 winners
| 2025 | Aric Almirola |
| 2024 | Cole Custer |
| 2023 | Justin Allgaier |
About Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway is a 0.533-mile concrete short-track oval in Bristol, Tennessee, opened in 1961. Its steeply banked turns make it one of NASCAR's most popular venues.
Repaved with concrete in 1992.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Food City 300 start?
The Food City 300 (NASCAR O'Reilly Series) is scheduled for about 7:30 PM ET on Friday, September 18, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at RacingOnTV.net converts them to your local zone.
What channel is the Food City 300 on?
The Food City 300 airs free over-the-air on The CW and streams on the CW app and live-TV services.
Is the Food City 300 on TV?
Yes — the Food City 300 is on TV. It airs on The CW — free over-the-air, with coverage from about 7:30 PM ET on Friday, September 18, 2026, and also streams live on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Where can I watch the Food City 300?
Watch the Food City 300 on The CW — on TV (The CW — free over-the-air) or streaming on the CW app (free) and live-TV services. Use the Watch button above to go straight to the broadcast on Friday, September 18, 2026.
How can I stream the Food City 300 live?
You can stream it on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Where is the Food City 300 held?
The race is at Bristol Motor Speedway in TN, a 0.533-mile concrete oval.
Who won the Food City 300 last time?
Aric Almirola is the defending winner of the Food City 300.
How long is the Food City 300?
The Food City 300 is run over 300 laps (159.9 miles).
When was the first Food City 300?
The inaugural Food City 300 was held in 1982.
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