NASCAR's annual Championship Media Day is kicking off the return of NASCAR Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This event features media availabilities with Championship contending drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
The Championship Media Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, running from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time.
The media schedule begins with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Driver Media Availability from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This is followed by the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Driver Media Availability from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The NASCAR Cup Series Driver Media Availability is set for 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Following the driver availabilities, the USA Sports Talent Press Conference is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway Media Center, located at One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Boulevard, Homestead, FL 33035.
To RSVP to Championship Media Day, applicants must fill out the Homestead-Miami Speedway Credential link. If a credential is received to cover any day of Championship Weekend, that credential will be valid for Championship Media Day. The deadline to apply for credentials is October 9, 2026.