What channel is the NASCAR Martinsville race on today? Time, TV schedule for Xfinity 500

The NASCAR Cup Series embarks on race No. 9 of the Chase, the Xfinity 500 on Nov. 1 at Martinsville.Kyle Larson leads Denny Hamlin by 73 points after last week's win at Talladega.If Larson has a 77-point lead coming out of Martinsville, he will earn the Cup Series championship and go back-to-back. Any lead less, and the title is decided at Homestead next week.Hamlin is on the pole.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:MARTINSVILLE RACE PICKS: NASCAR Martinsville predictions 2026, expert picks for Cup Series raceNASCAR Martinsville TV schedule, start time for the Xfinity 500Green Flag Time: Approx. 1:10 p.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 1Track: Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile oval) in Martinsville, VirginiaLength: 500 laps, 262 milesStages: 130 laps, 130 laps, 240 lapsTV coverage: NBCRadio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)Streaming: HBO MAX app for in-car cameras (subscription required); Fubo (sign up for a free trial); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)The Xfinity 500 will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for in-car cameras for each driver.NASCAR Cup Series 2026 schedule, race resultsAll times Central.Feb. 4: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray, Bowman Gray Stadium (Winner: Ryan Preece) Non-pointsFeb. 12: America 250 Duels at Daytona qualifying races, Daytona International Speedway (Winners: Joey Logano and Chase Elliott)Feb. 15: Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)Feb. 22: Autotrader 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)March 1: DuraMax Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas (Winner: Tyler Reddick)March 8: Straight Talk Wireless 500, Phoenix Raceway (Winner: Ryan Blaney)March 15: Pennzoil 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)March 22: Goodyear 400, Darlington Raceway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)March 29: Cook Out 400, Martinsville Speedway (Winner: Chase Elliott)April 5: OPEN WEEKENDApril 12: Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Ty Gibbs)April 19: AdventHealth 400, Kansas Speedway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)April 26: Jack Link's 500, Talladega Superspeedway (Winner: Carson Hocevar)May 3: Wurth 400, Texas Motor Speedway (Winner: Chase Elliott)May 10: Go Bowling at The Glen, Watkins Glen International (Winner: Shane van Gisbergen)May 17: NASCAR All-Star Race, Dover Motor Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin) Non-pointsMay 24: Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway (Winner: Daniel Suarez)May 31: Cracker Barrel 400, Nashville Superspeedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)June 7: FireKeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Speedway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)June 14: Great American Getaway 400, Pocono Raceway (Winner: Denny Hamlin)June 21: Anduril 250, Naval Base Coronado in San Diego (Winner: Corey Heim)June 28: Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma Raceway (Winner: Shane van Gisbergen)July 5: eero 400, Chicagoland Speedway (Winner: Chase Briscoe)July 12: Quaker State 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway (Winner: Ryan Blaney)July 19: Window World 450, North Wilkesboro Speedway (Winner: Joey Logano)July 26: Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Winner: Corey Heim)Aug. 2: OPEN WEEKENDAug. 9: Iowa Corn 350, Iowa Speedway (Winner: Ty Gibbs)Aug. 15: Cook Out 400, Richmond Raceway (Winner: Joey Logano)Aug. 23: Dollar Tree 301, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Winner: Ryan Blaney)Aug. 29: Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Ryan Preece)Sept. 6: Southern 500, Darlington Raceway (Winner: Christopher Bell)Sept. 13: Enjoy Illinois 300, World Wide Technology Raceway (Winner: Kyle Larson)Sept. 19: Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Joey Logano)Sept. 27: Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway (Winner: Kyle Larson)Oct. 4: South Point 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Winner: Chase Briscoe)Oct. 11: Bank of America 400, Charlotte Motor Speedway (Winner: Chase Briscoe)Oct. 18: Freeway Insurance 500, Phoenix Raceway (Winner: Tyler Reddick)Oct. 25: YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway (Winner: Kyle Larson)Nov. 1: Xfinity 500, Martinsville Speedway (1 p.m., NBC)Nov. 8: NASCAR Cup Series Championship race, Homestead-Miami Speedway (2 p.m., NBC)This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What channel is the NASCAR Martinsville race on today? Time, TV schedule for Xfinity 500Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.