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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are about to begin.

The long and eventful regular season is almost over. After months of racing, only 16 drivers remain. However, they still have a long way to go, as the hunt for the Cup is not easy. They still have 10 more races to survive, but in the end it all comes down to the championship in Phoenix.

As one of the top drivers ahead of the postseason, Ryan Blaney has a chance to defend his title, but it won’t be easy as it will be a hard-fought playoff battle between experienced drivers.

There’s a lot to know as the final months of NASCAR roll around. For those who don’t want to miss anything, here’s everything you need to know about tickets to every Cup Series playoff race.

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How to buy tickets for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs

Fans can purchase day and weekend passes to NASCAR Cup Series races on StubHub.

Click the link below to view ticket options as well as seating charts for each NASCAR racetrack.

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How much do NASCAR Cup Series playoff tickets cost?

NASCAR ticket prices vary depending on the race and track.

Tickets for the first playoff race at Atlanta Motor Speedway are available for about $40, but general admission tickets for the championship race in Phoenix are available for about $60.

Which tracks will be 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 Airport in Watkins Glen, NY
• Bass Pro Shops Night Race – Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee
• Hollywood Casino 400 – Kansas Racetrack 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 Racetrack in Homestead, FL
• XFINITY500 – Martinsville Racetrack in Martinsville, VA
• NASCAR Cup Series Championship – Phoenix Racetrack in Avondale, AZ

NASCAR Cup Series schedule and results

Playoff races in bold.

Date	Race	rail	Time (ET)	winner
Sat., February 3	Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum	The LA Memorial Coliseum	8pm	Denny Hamlin
Thu, 15 February	Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona	Daytona International Speedway	7pm	Tyler Reddick
Thu, 15 February	Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona	Daytona International Speedway	7pm	Christopher Bell
Mon., 19 February	Daytona500	Daytona International Speedway	4 p.m.	William Byron
Sun., 25 February	Ambetter Health 400	Atlanta Motor Speedway	3 p.m	Daniel Suárez
Sun., March 3	Pennzoil 400	Las Vegas Motor Speedway	3:30 p.m.	Kyle Larson
Sun., 10 March	Shriners Children 500	Phoenix Racetrack	3:30 p.m.	Christopher Bell
Sun., 17 March	Essen City 500	Bristol Motor Speedway	3:30 p.m.	Denny Hamlin
Sun., 24 March	EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix	Tour through America	3:30 p.m.	William Byron
Sun., 31 March	Toyota owners 400	Richmond Racetrack	7pm	Denny Hamlin
Sun., 7 April	Cook-Out 400	Martinsville Racetrack	3 p.m	William Byron
Sun., 14 April	AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400	Texas Motor Speedway	3:30 p.m.	Chase Elliott
Sun., 21 April	GEICO500	Talladega Superspeedway	3 p.m	Tyler Reddick
Sun., 28 April	Wuerth 400	Dover Motor Speedway	14 o’clock	Denny Hamlin
Sun., 5 May	AdventHealth 400	Kansas Racetrack	3 p.m	Kyle Larson
Sun., 12 May	Goodyear400	Darlington Racetrack	3 p.m	Brad Keselowski
Sun., 19 May	NASCAR All-Star Race	North Wilkesboro Racetrack	8pm	Joey Logano
Sun., 26 May	Coca Cola 600	Charlotte Motor Speedway	6pm	Christopher Bell
Sun., 2 June	Enjoy Illinois 300	Global technology racetrack	3:30 p.m.	Austin Cindric
Sun., 9 June	Toyota/Save Mart 350	Sonoma Racetrack	3:30 p.m.	Kyle Larson
Sun., 16 June	Iowa Corn 350	Iowa Racetrack	7pm	Ryan Blaney
Sun., 23 June	USAToday 301	New Hampshire Motor Speedway	2:30 p.m.	Christopher Bell
Sun., 30 June	Ally 400	Nashville Superspeedway	3:30 p.m.	Joey Logano
Sun., 7 July	Grant Park 165	Chicago Street Course	16:30	Alex Bowman
Sun., 14 July	Cup Series race at Pocono	Pocono Race Track	2:30 p.m.	Ryan Blaney
Sun., 21 July	Brickworks 400	Indianapolis Motor Speedway	2:30 p.m.	Kyle Larson
Sun., 11 Aug.	Cook-Out 400	Richmond Racetrack	6pm	Austin Dillon
Sun., 18 Aug.	Firekeepers Casino 400	Michigan International Raceway	2:30 p.m.	Tyler Reddick
Sat., 24 August	Cola Zero Sugar 400	Daytona International Speedway	19:30	—
Sun., 1 Sept.	Cooking at the Southern 500	Darlington Racetrack	6pm	—
Sun., 8 Sept.	Quaker State 400	Atlanta Motor Speedway	3 p.m	—
Sun., 15 Sept.	Go bowling at the Glen	Watkins Glen Airport	3 p.m	—
Sat., 21 September	Bass Pro Shops Night Race	Bristol Motor Speedway	19:30	—
Sun., 29 Sept.	Hollywood Casino 400	Kansas Racetrack	3 p.m	—
Sun., 6 Oct.	YellaWood 500	Talladega Superspeedway	14 o’clock	—
Sun., 13 Oct.	Bank of America Roval 400	Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course	14 o’clock	—
Sun., 20 Oct.	South Point 400	Las Vegas Motor Speedway	2:30 p.m.	—
Sun., 27 Oct.	Straight Talk Wireless 400	Homestead Miami Racetrack	2:30 p.m.	—
Sun., Nov 3	XFINITY500	Martinsville Racetrack	14 o’clock	—
Sun., 10 Nov.	NASCAR Cup Series Championship	Phoenix Racetrack	3 p.m	—

NASCAR Cup Series playoff format

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are held in four rounds – Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 8 and Championship 4.

At each round, four drivers are eliminated based on the lowest total points. Only four of those will compete in the championship race. As in the regular season, drivers are awarded playoff points based on their finishes. Any playoff driver who wins a race in the postseason automatically advances.

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Unlike the usual playoffs, non-playoff drivers can also compete in every round. They can collect points during the races and thus take crucial positions away from the playoff drivers.

Points are reset at the start of each round. Drivers will have 2,000 points at the start of the Round of 16, in addition to the playoff points earned from stage and race wins. Points will increase each round, to 3,000 for the Round of 12 and 4,000 for the Round of 8. However, in Championship 4, points are not reset and results are based on the final standings, so the driver who wins the race in Phoenix will be crowned the Cup Series champion.

NASCAR Cup Series standings

The Cup Series standings change with each race. You can follow the regular season standings and the playoff situation here.

FAQ

NASCAR Bag Policy

All NASCAR racetracks have the same bag policy. Fans are allowed a maximum of two bags per person, and they cannot be larger than 18″ x 18″ x 14″. Only soft-sided cooler bags are allowed, and cannot be larger than 14″ x 14″ x 14″. Clear bags are not required, but there is an express line for clear bags at races so they can be scanned more quickly.

Where can I pick up my NASCAR tickets?

All tickets for NASCAR races are mobile, so racegoers do not have to come by.

Can I bring food and drinks to the NASCAR race?

Yes, fans are permitted to bring pre-packaged or sealed food and beverages to races. Items cannot be packaged in glass or ceramic containers. Alcohol permits vary by state regulations.

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NASCAR Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted in the grandstands at NASCAR races. Fans can find information about smoking areas on the track’s website.

Can I compete in a NASCAR race again?

Yes, fans are allowed to leave and return to the track. You will need to scan your ticket or ID before leaving the venue.

NASCAR Camping Rules and Guidelines

Those interested in camping at NASCAR race tracks can check the track websites for exact rules and guidelines. Click here to find your venue.

Who won the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs?

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023.