Miami Will Host Annual NASCAR Awards in November 2026
The ceremony follows the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Motorsports
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NASCAR will host its annual awards ceremony at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on November 10, 2026. The event arrives two days after the season championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Why it matters
The ceremony serves as the formal celebration for the drivers and teams who competed throughout the 2026 season. It marks a return to a high-profile venue following the 2025 event held in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The awards ceremony livestream begins at 6 p.m. ET, covering three national series championships. NASCAR currently sanctions approximately 1,200 races annually across its various divisions.
The players
NASCAR
NASCAR is the primary sanctioning body for professional stock car racing in the United States and oversees more than 1,200 events annually.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Adrienne Arsht Center is a major performing arts venue in Miami that will serve as the host site for the 2026 NASCAR Awards.
The details
Fans can watch the proceedings via a livestream on the NASCAR Channel, which is accessible on platforms including Xumo Play, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, and Prime Video. A separate event for regional and international series competitors will follow later in the month in Charlotte.
Timeline
November 8, 2026: The NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race takes place at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
November 10, 2026: The annual NASCAR Awards ceremony is held in Miami.
November 20, 2026: NASCAR hosts the Regional and International Series awards in Charlotte.
Season Trajectory
The selection of Miami for the championship and awards ceremony cements the region as the conclusion point for the 2026 national series. This schedule moves the awards from the previous year's site in Arizona to Florida to align with the final race weekend.
The scheduling places the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 8, 2026, setting the final stage for the season. Viewers can access the awards livestream across five major streaming platforms starting at 6 p.m. ET.
The takeaway
The transition to Miami highlights the concentration of professional racing's final season events in South Florida. Fans planning to follow the championship outcome should note the November 8 race date as the primary decider for the season titles.
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