Quick Summary
- Date: (SpeedFest, a one-day event)
- Race start: , 11:00 AM Mexico City time (UTC−6), per the NASCAR México schedule
- Tickets: on sale at speedfest.mx, which lists accesses from MXN 1,200 (Pit Pass) as of October 20, 2026, and through Ticketmaster México (Excélsior, Oct 15, 2026)
- Venue: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
- Billing: “La Batalla Final – SpeedFest,” the 2026 championship decider; NASCAR México’s Oct 1, 2026 announcement calls it the “NASCAR México Series-SpeedFest”
- Titles decided: NASCAR México Series, Challenge Series and Trucks Series, all at this race (NASCAR México, Oct 1, 2026)
- NASCAR Cup Series: not racing in Mexico in 2026 (the 2025 Mexico City race was won by Shane van Gisbergen)
Event Details
| Series | NASCAR Mexico |
|---|---|
| Venue | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez |
What time does it start in the US?
| Session | Local time | ET | CT | MT | PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR México Series race | Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM | Sun 12:00 PM EST | Sun 11:00 AM CST | Sun 10:00 AM MST | Sun 9:00 AM PST |
Converted from the organizer’s official local start times. Times can change at short notice, so check the official site on the day.
How can you watch it from the US?
- NASCAR México streams its races live on its own YouTube and Facebook channels.
- It also lists Claro Sports, FOX One, FOX, Tubi and Escudería Telmex’s Facebook and YouTube channels as broadcasters. NASCAR México doesn’t say which of these are available in the US, and its Tubi link points to Tubi’s Mexico site. Since August 2026, Escudería Telmex has also streamed the races on its TikTok account.
Broadcast sources: NASCAR México: Cómo ver · NASCAR México: Monterrey Chase release (Sept 3, 2026) · NASCAR México: TikTok streams. How to watch every race in Mexico →
Watch the highlights
Official videos from the series’ own YouTube channels. The player loads only when you press play.
2026 NASCAR Mexico Finale: Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | NASCAR Mexico Series season finale, “La Batalla Final” |
| Date | |
| Venue | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City |
| What is at stake | The championship. Four Chase races decide it, and this is the last. The Challenge Series and Trucks Series titles are also decided here |
| Top seed going in | Rubén García Jr., a five-time champion |
| Defending champion | Alex de Alba Jr. |
| Timing | One week after the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix at the same circuit |
| Watch | Free on the NASCAR México Series YouTube and Facebook channels |
Why does the NASCAR Mexico title come down to Mexico City?
The 2026 NASCAR Mexico Series title is decided on the road course at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, one week after the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. If you’re flying in for F1, it’s worth extending your trip for a second weekend of racing at the same venue, usually with far easier ticketing.
What is the road to the 2026 NASCAR Mexico finale?
| Date | Track | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 5 | Autódromo Monterrey | Chase opener cancelled (rain); moved to Yucatán |
| Sept 27 | Óvalo Aguascalientes | Chase race 1 |
| Oct 17 | Autódromo Yucatán, near Mérida | Chase race 2 (Monterrey make-up) |
| Oct 18 | Autódromo Yucatán, near Mérida | Chase race 3 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | Chase race 4: the finale |
The top 10 drivers carry reset points into the four-race Chase, and the most points after Mexico City wins the title. Rubén García Jr. starts as the top seed. See the NASCAR Mexico Series hub for seeds, results and how to watch.
Who has won the NASCAR Mexico Series title?
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Alex de Alba Jr. |
| 2024 | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2023 | Salvador de Alba Jr. |
| 2022 | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2021 | Salvador de Alba Jr. |
| 2020 | Rubén Rovelo |
| 2019 | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2018 | Rubén García Jr. |
| 2017 | Abraham Calderón |
| 2015 | Rubén García Jr. |
Recent winners at the Autódromo include Julio Rejón (2024), Abraham Calderón (2023) and Salvador de Alba Jr. (2019). See every champion since 2004 →
Trip facts: airport, getting there and where to stay
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Airport to venue | About 15 minutes by car from the circuit; about 6 km (3.8 miles), roughly 17 minutes by Metro via Line 5 and Line 9. |
| Getting around | Mexico City Metro Line 9 to Velódromo, Ciudad Deportiva or Puebla stations. Metro fare MXN 5 per ride in 2026. Getting to the circuit: Metro, shuttles and rideshare → |
| Parking | No public parking at the venue. Do not plan to drive. |
| Where we suggest staying | Roma Norte or Condesa: both walkable and linked to the circuit by Metro Line 9. The airport area (about 4 km from the circuit) is the shortest transfer. Where to stay: best neighborhoods → |
| Official tickets | speedfest.mx |
| Plan this trip | Build your race-weekend plan · Trip cost calculator · Is it safe to attend a race in Mexico? |
Facts are from our venue guide and trip guides, which list their sources. Last checked Oct 2, 2026. Where to stay is our recommendation. The same facts are open data: race travel dataset.
FAQ
When is the 2026 NASCAR Mexico Series finale?
, at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, one week after the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the same track.
Who can win the 2026 NASCAR Mexico championship?
Any of the ten Chase drivers, though Rubén García Jr. starts as top seed. Points carry across all four Chase races, with no eliminations.
Can I attend both the F1 race and the NASCAR finale?
Yes, if you stay in Mexico City for the week between them. Both are at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, and the NASCAR weekend is far cheaper.
How do I buy tickets for the NASCAR Mexico finale?
Tickets are on sale through the official SpeedFest site, speedfest.mx, and through Ticketmaster México (Excélsior, Oct 15, 2026). As of October 20, 2026, speedfest.mx lists Pit Pass at MXN 1,200, Grada Platino at MXN 2,000, Suite Grada 1 and the Commentary Booth suite at MXN 3,000 and Suite Black at MXN 5,000; Suite Grada 2 is marked “Próximamente”. A concert behind Grada 2 follows the races.
Sources: NASCAR México schedule · Jayski – Cup Series & Mexico City · NASCAR México – SpeedFest announcement (Oct 1, 2026) · SpeedFest – official site and tickets · Excélsior – SpeedFest 2026 (Oct 15, 2026). Facts verified October 2026 (date, start time and tickets checked against nascar.mx and speedfest.mx October 20, 2026); finale details updated October 1, 2026.
Cite this page: Race.mx, “NASCAR Mexico Series Finale – Mexico City 2026”, race.mx/eventos/nascar-mexico-finale-mexico-city-2026/ (updated ).