How to Watch Cook Out Southern 500: Stream NASCAR Cup Series Live, TV Channel

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin on Darlington Raceway with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday.

Kyle Larson and William Byron lead the field into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday is the first race of the postseason on Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. Heading into the playoffs, Larson and Byron have the edge on the field of 16 with 26 points. The rest of the field, in order, includes Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Shane Van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Chase Briscoe, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Tyler Reddick, Austin Dillon, and Alex Bowman. The four drivers with the lowest point total after the first four playoff races will be eliminated.

How to Watch Cook Out Southern 500 Today:

Date: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. ET

TV: USA Network

Location: Darlington Raceway

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Heading into the playoffs, each of the last six races has seen a different driver pick up a win. All six drivers are qualified for the playoffs. That opens the door for any of the 16 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series to win the 2025 Championship.

Drivers earn points in the playoffs by winning Stage 1 or Stage 2 (one point per stage) in a race and by winning a race (five points).

Earlier this season, Darlington Raceway hosted the Goodyear 400. In that race, Byron started on the pole, led the most laps, and raced the fastest lap. Hamlin came out with the win, holding off four playoff drivers in Byron, Bell, Reddick, and Blaney for the win.

What Time Is the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 On?

The Cook Out Southern 500 race will take place on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NASCAR action.

What Channel Is the Cook Out Southern 500 Race On?

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