What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2025 Gateway playoff race

The NASCAR Cup Series shifts to the 1.25-mile World Wide Technology Raceway outside St.

Louis this Sunday for the Enjoy Illinois 300, as the Playoffs roll into high gear.

With the postseason already underway, Darlingtons Cook Out Southern 500 shook things up and left several contenders scrambling.

Two races remain in the Round of 16, and the pressure is mounting fast.

Joey Logano finds himself below the cutline heading into Gateway, despite this being a track where both he and Team Penske have thrived in recent years.

The defending champion cant afford to play it safe he needs to attack this weekend to avoid history repeating itself at Bristol, the very track that ended his title hopes in 2023.

WATCH: Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff race LIVE on Fubo Meanwhile, Shane van Gisbergen has suddenly found himself on shaky ground.

The New Zealander entered the round with 22 Playoff Points and a comfortable cushion, but a rough outing at Darlington whittled his margin to just three points.

Now, with two tracks ahead that either present new challenges or past struggles, the driver of the No.

88 must dig deep to keep his championship dream alive.

Here is everything you need to know about the Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff race, including the start time for the race.

What time does the NASCAR race start today? Track: World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m.

ET or 12:00 p.m.

PT Length: 240 laps, 300 miles Purse: $9,797,935 The Enjoy Illinois 300 is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.

ET or 12:00 p.m.

PT on Sunday, August 31.

The race will be held at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.

What channel is NASCAR on today? TV Channel: USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada) Live stream: Fubo | TSN+ (Canada) The Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the United States.

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LISTEN: Enjoy Illinois 300 playoff Race live on SiriusXM NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 starting grid Rank Driver Car No.

Team Name 1 Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing 2 Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports 3 Chase Briscoe 19 Joe Gibbs Racing 4 Ross Chastain 1 Trackhouse Racing 5 Ryan Blaney 12 Team Penske 6 William Byron 24 Hendrick Motorsports 7 Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing 8 Christopher Bell 20 Joe Gibbs Racing 9 Austin Cindric 2 Team Penske 10 Zane Smith 38 Front Row Motorsports 11 Chris Buescher 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing 12 Josh Berry 21 Wood Brothers Racing 13 Joey Logano 22 Team Penske 14 Bubba Wallace 23 23XI Racing 15 Austin Dillon 3 Richard Childress Racing 16 Erik Jones 43 Legacy Motor Club 17 AJ Allmendinger 16 Kaulig Racing 18 Shane van Gisbergen 88 Trackhouse Racin 19 Chase Elliott 9 Hendrick Motorsports 20 John Hunter Nemechek 42 Legacy Motor Club 21 Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing 22 Kyle Busch 8 Richard Childress Racing 23 Brad Keselowski 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing 24 Noah Gragson 4 Front Row Motorsports 25 Alex Bowman 48 Hendrick Motorsports 26 Daniel Suarez 99 Trackhouse Racing 27 Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports 28 Michael McDowell 71 Spire Motorsports 29 Cole Custer 41 Haas Factory Team 30 Todd Gilliland 34 Front Row Motorsports 31 Justin Haley 7 Spire Motorsports 32 Ryan Preece 60 RFK Racing 33 Riley Herbst 35 23XI Racing 34 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

47 HYAK Motorsports 35 Ty Dillon 10 Kaulig Racing 36 Cody Ware 51 Rick Ware Racing NASCAR point standings 2025 Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Illinois.

Rank Driver Points 1 Chase Briscoe 2070 2 Denny Hamlin 2067 3 Kyle Larson 2062 4 Tyler Reddick 2059 5 Bubba Wallace 2049 6 William Byron 2049 7 Ryan Blaney 2046 8 Ross Chastain 2045 9 Austin Cindric 2036 10 Christopher Bell 2035 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025 (All times Eastern) Date Race Track Time TV/Winner Sep.

7 Enjoy Illinois 300 World Wide Technology Raceway 3 p.m.

USA, Fubo Sep.

13 Bass Pro Shops Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway 7:30 p.m.

USA, Fubo Sep.

21 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire New Hampshire Motor Speedway 2 p.m.

USA, Fubo Sep.

28 Hollywood Casino 400 Kansas Speedway 3 p.m.

USA, Fubo Oct.

5 Bank of America ROVAL 400 Road Course 3 p.m.

USA, Fubo Oct.

12 South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway 5:30 p.m.

USA, Fubo Oct.

19 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega Talladega Superspeedway 2 p.m.

NBC, Fubo Oct.

26 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville Martinsville Speedway 2 p.m.

NBC, Fubo Nov.

2 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Phoenix Raceway 3 p.m.

NBC, Fubo.

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