NASCAR Announces Major Change to 2026 Awards Ceremony

In a significant shift for 2026, NASCAR has announced its end-of-season awards ceremony will take place in Miami, Florida. The ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, will be held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, just two days after the Cup Series championship is decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This decision marks a move towards a tighter conclusion to NASCAR's season, eliminating the need for Championship Weekend to reconvene weeks later in another location.

This is the first time all three national series, the Cup Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series, will have their awards presented together in Miami. The move is part of NASCAR's effort to make the championship celebration bigger and more dynamic. Michael Verlatti, NASCAR President of the Signature Experience Group, expressed excitement about the new location, highlighting Miami's status as a dynamic city that will provide an unforgettable backdrop for the celebration.

With the championship race set for Sunday, Nov. 8, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR aims to extend Championship Weekend beyond the racetrack. The awards ceremony will honor the newly crowned champions from all three national series, as well as drivers, teams, and personalities who shaped the 2026 season. Fans can watch the ceremony live without a traditional television subscription, as it will be streamed on NASCAR Channel starting at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov.

10. The Miami ceremony will be reserved for NASCAR's three national series, while regional and international series celebrations will take place separately on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina.