NASCAR signaled Monday that officials will begin considering possible changes to its playoff format ahead of the 2026 season.

NASCAR officials said Monday there'd be no changes to the playoff format for 2025 but said they'll be discussing it more over the next year.

As NASCAR teams prepare to kick off the new race season, changes to the Cup Series playoff format could be on the horizon, but executive vice president and chief racing development officer John Probst said Monday that no alterations are in store for 2025.

NASCAR has officially confirmed that its playoff format will remain unchanged for the 2025 season, despite considerable backlash from the 2024 season. NASCAR has revealed its interest in potentially adjusting the format for 2026 in light of the raising concerns from some of those within the sport as well as fans.

John Probst, NASCAR senior executive vice president and chief racing development officer, confirmed Monday in a meeting with reporters and broadcasters that the playoffs will rema

After several weeks of evaluating its playoff format, NASCAR has opted not to change it — at least for 2025. Instead, the league will create a working group to examine any potential changes for 2026.

NASCAR is thinking about making some changes to its playoffs, but not this year. The series confirmed on Monday that