The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs wrap up this afternoon in Arizona with Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and William Byron competing for the title. Follow along throughout the day for live updates and real-time expert analysis from our team of reporters at The Athletic.

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AVONDALE, Ariz. — The NASCAR Cup Series comes to an end today with the crowning of a champion. Kyle Larson goes for a second Cup title, while Denny Hamlin, William Byron and Chase Briscoe seek their first series championship. NBC and Peacock will have coverage of the race, beginning with an expanded Countdown to Green show at 2 p.m. ET.

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Live stream the 2025 NASCAR season on Fubo. Cup Series races during the playoffs will air on NBC or USA Network, while Xfinity Series playoff races are available to watch on the CW, and Truck Series playoff races will air on FOX Sports 1. Don’t miss the remaining NASCAR action, which you can watch by subscribing to Fubo now.

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