A look at the NASCAR Michigan weekend schedule for 2026 including dates, times, how to watch TV coverage of the FireKeepers Casino 400 and more.
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The 2026 NASCAR season continues up north this week at one of the fastest tracks on the circuit. The speeds at Michigan International Speedway may not be what they once were, but the stars of the Cup Series will still be ripping around the two-mile surface in Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400.
The Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series will also be on track as part of the action this week. Below is the complete NASCAR Michigan weekend schedule, including dates, start times and how to watch TV coverage for every session.
NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 Michigan Weekend Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | TV |
| Fri. June 5 | 2:00 p.m. | ARCA Practice | |
| Fri. June 5 | 3:15 p.m. | ARCA Qualifying | |
| Fri. June 5 | 5:00 p.m. | Henry Ford Health 200 (ARCA) | FS2 |
| Sat. June 6 | 9:30 a.m. | Trucks Practice | FOX One |
| Sat. June 6 | 10:35 a.m. | Trucks Qualifying | FOX One |
| Sat. June 6 | 1:30 p.m. | DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 (Trucks) | FS1 |
| Sat. June 6 | 5:00 p.m. | Cup Practice | Prime Video |
| Sat. June 6 | 6:10 p.m. | Cup Qualifying | Prime Video |
| Sun. June 7 | 3:00 p.m. | FireKeepers Casino 400 (Cup) | Prime Video |
NASCAR Michigan Weekend Schedule
Henry Ford Health 200 | ARCA Menards Series
Henry Ford Health 200
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Start Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Coverage: FS2
Distance: 200 miles (100 laps)
Competition Cautions: Laps 35 and 70
Defending Race Winner: Brenden Queen
The ARCA Menards Series kicks off the NASCAR Michigan weekend schedule on Friday afternoon, giving the sport’s developmental talent a chance to shine on one of the fastest tracks on the circuit. The two-mile surface at Michigan International Speedway presents a unique challenge for ARCA competitors, with high speeds and long straightaways demanding both mechanical confidence and driver composure.
Practice and qualifying take place earlier in the afternoon ahead of the 5:00 p.m. green flag. In addition to pulling double duty for the Truck Series race on Saturday, YouTuber Cleetus McFarland is also in the ARCA field this week.
DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
DQS Solutions & Staffing 250
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Start Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Coverage: FS1
Distance: 250 miles (125 laps)
Stages: Three (30 laps, 30 laps, 65 laps)
Defending Race Winner: Stewart Friesen
The Craftsman Truck Series takes center stage Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway. Layne Riggs brings a two-race winning streak and the points lead to a track that has historically produced competitive racing at the Truck Series level. Horsepower and aerodynamic efficiency matter a whole lot here, giving well-funded teams a clear advantage.
This NASCAR Michigan weekend schedule marks the second straight year that the trucks have been a part of the track’s festivities following a four-year gap from 2021-24. Stewart Friesen got the win here a year ago in a race that went 14 overtime laps beyond the scheduled distance.
Practice and qualifying for the trucks will take place Saturday morning ahead of the afternoon start.
FireKeepers Casino 400 | NASCAR Cup Series
FireKeepers Casino 400
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Start Time: 3 p.m. EST
Coverage: Amazon Prime Video
Distance: 400 miles (200 laps)
Stages: Three (45 laps, 75 laps, 80 laps)
Defending Champion: Denny Hamlin
Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 represents the main event of the NASCAR Michigan weekend schedule. This marks the 15th points-paying event of the 2026 Cup Series season. The race airs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max, with coverage beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Defending race winner Denny Hamlin executed a late fuel-mileage battle to perfection to win last season’s edition — a strategy that will no doubt be on the minds of crew chiefs again this Sunday. Hamlin leads all active Cup Series drivers with 35 career starts and Michigan and enters the weekend as a hefty betting favorite to win.
If Toyota’s dominance carries over from Nashville last weekend, the Irish Hills could be another difficult afternoon for Chevrolet and Ford. That said, Ford did win six consecutive races here from 2018-23 in what is considered the “hometown” race for both American manufacturers.
Cup Series practice and qualifying take place Saturday evening on Prime Video ahead of Sunday’s green flag.
Michigan International Speedway Track Details
Location: Brooklyn, MI
Lap Length: 2 miles
Surface: Asphalt
Turns: 4
Banking: Turns — 18°; Frontstretch — 12°; Backstretch — 5°
