NASCAR has confirmed the rumors -- the championship races are returning to South Florida on Nov. 6-8, 2026.
The sanctioning body announced the news on Tuesday morning with a video featuring top-tier acting by champions Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski. NASCAR then issued a press release and confirmed that Homestead-Miami Speedway is only one of the future destinations for its championship weekend.
The 1.5-mile Florida track will host the championship in 2026. It will then kick off a rotation that features "NASCAR's marquee venues and key markets." Phoenix Raceway, which hosted the finale from 2020-25, will remain a part of this rotation.
Breaking news! @keselowski and @KyleBusch went searching for answers about @HomesteadMiami in 2026.
You’re going to like what they found. pic.twitter.com/t6xrxVEMGb
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 6, 2025
NASCAR did not identify the other tracks that will host its championship weekend in future seasons, but the sanctioning body revealed that Phoenix Raceway will move to the Round of 8 during the 2026 season.
"Homestead-Miami Speedway has a history of competitive, championship racing that will provide nostalgia for veteran drivers and fans and exhilaration for NASCAR's new generation," said Ben Kennedy, EVP, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer.
"As we move forward, the rotating model will provide new challenges for competitors as well as opportunities for unique venues to host our loyal fans at NASCAR Championship Weekend."
The South Florida track first hosted the championship races in 2002. It remained the site of the finale weekend through the end of the 2019 season, which featured Kyle Busch winning his second Cup Series title.
While several drivers won titles at Homestead-Miami Speedway in this era, only three active Cup champions have celebrated the biggest win of the season in Florida.
Busch won both of his titles at Homestead (2015, 2019) while Keselowski won his lone title there. Joey Logano won his first of three titles at Homestead. He scored the other two at Phoenix.
"As we celebrate our 30th season, it is fitting we will start our next decade returning to our championship roots at Homestead-Miami Speedway," said Guillermo Santa Cruz, Homestead-Miami Speedway President.
"The 2026 NASCAR Championship Weekend will offer the brightest young stars of the sport the opportunity to join the illustrious 18-year history of championship racing in South Florida alongside veteran fan-favorite drivers."