ROVAL 400: Watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Without Cable
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I’m heading to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in Concord, North Carolina this weekend to catch the Bank of America ROVAL 400. It’s an exciting time as this race marks the finale of the Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs. The green flag drops Sunday, Oct 9th, 2022 at 2:00 pm (EDT), and I’ll be watching all the action on NBC.
AJ Allmedninger won the 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400.
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Ryan Blaney won YellaWood 500 pushing him up in the standings from 11th place to 4th place with 3078 points. Willian Byron and Denny Hamlin who are still leading in the standings as first and second respectively came in second and third at the race.
Unlike the last race, qualifying is back. No past-performance-based starting. That means more racing to watch. But it also means we have to wait until Saturday to know the starting lineup.
2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400 TV Schedule
Dates: Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th
Live Stream: USANetwork.com, USA App, PeacockTV.com, Peacock App, Live TV Streaming Apps
How to Watch Bank of America ROVAL 400 Without Cable
NBC is available over-the-air most places. So you can watch the final race for free with a digital antenna. But if you want to see the practice and qualifying, you will need a live TV streaming service:
Fubo (formerly FuboTV): Get 150+ channels including all the local networks for $79.99/month.
Sling TV: Blue plan has NBC in many areas along with USA Network and ~40 other channels for just $45.99/month. For more information, see our guides for NASCAR, Playoffs, Truck Series Playoffs, and Cup Series races.
DIRECTV: Full cable replacement service starting at $84.99/month.
The Bank of America Roval 400 is an annual NASCAR Cup Series race held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, USA. It takes place on the infield road course known as “The Roval.” Previously, the race used to be a 500-mile oval event, but now it is a 400-kilometer road course race.
In 2020, the Bank of America Roval 400 was rescheduled from late September to mid-October and became the final race of the Round of 12, replacing the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Despite the presence of rain, both the 2020 races, including the Xfinity race, were completed without any delays, even in wet conditions with limited lighting.
Playoff Drivers Standings
As we noted above, the YellaWood 500 mixed up the playoff standings. Here are where they currently are. Note that this is the last Round of 12 races. Next week, we’ll be down to eight drivers.
Here is the list of all the playoff-eligible drivers:
William Byron — 3136 (6/12/17/31)
Denny Hamlin — 3108 (3/13/16/31)
Christopher Bell — 3080 (1/8/16/31)
Ryan Blaney — 3078 (2/5/14/31)
Chris Buescher — 3077 (3/8/14/31)
Martin Truex, Jr — 3075 (3/9/15/31)
Kyle Larson — 3073 (3/13/15/31)
Brad Keselowski — 3060 (0/6/15/31)
Tyler Reddick — 3058 (2/9/13/31)
Bubba Wallace — 3051 (0/5/8/31)
Ross Chastain — 3050 (1/8/11/31)
Kyle Busch — 3034 (3/8/15/31)
Joey Logano — 2111 (1/9/14/31)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr — 2111 (1/2/9/31)
Michael McDowell — 2103 (1/2/7/31)
Kevin Harvick — 2103 (0/6/13/31)
Other NASCAR Events This Weekend
All the major NASCAR series are back this weekend:
Sat Oct 7 3:30 pm: Drive for the Cure 250 presented by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina — Xfinity Series (USA)
Sun Oct 8 4:00 pm: World Series 150 presented by FloSports.com — Whelen Modified Tour (FloRacing)
Our Choice
After carefully reviewing several streaming services, I found Fubo to be the best choice for watching the Bank of America ROVAL 400. It offers an excellent channel lineup, including NBC and USA Network, which are essential for NASCAR coverage. Fubo’s streaming quality is consistently reliable, even during high-demand events, and the DVR feature makes it easy to record and rewatch any missed action. Fubo stands out for its extensive sports coverage and seamless user interface, which is especially helpful for newcomers. Plus, its compatibility with a wide range of devices ensures you won’t miss any racing, whether at home or on the go. For anyone looking to watch the race with minimal hassle, Fubo is hands-down the best option.
Update history
This page was revised 1 time in March 2023.
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