NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Iconic Daytona International Speedway this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock; Countdown to Green Gets Underway at 7 p.m. ET

And so – again - it will come down to a perpetually thrilling night-time 400-miler at the Daytona International Speedway to finalize the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff field. Fourteen of the 16 positions are already firmed up by winning drivers this season.

When NASCAR fans hear the name “Daytona,” they don’t just think of a race. They think of a legacy. The thrill, the grit, and the pure adrenaline of watching cars hurtle toward the iconic checkered flag on that 2.

Ryan Preece has a sense of humor. It would be easy to dread all the talk of his terrifying crash in 2023 at Daytona and his stunning wreck in this year’s Daytona 500, but he’s leaned into it heading into his final chance to make this season’s playoff field.

Connor Zilisch returns to Daytona International Speedway after injury as the Xfinity Series playoffs heat up in a high-stakes showdown.

Daytona International Speedway will once again host the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in 2025, serving as the dramatic conclusion to the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. The race is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $38 to $269. To buy a ticket, click here.

It all comes down to Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Peacock) as the 16-driver Cup Series Playoffs field will be set after 400 miles under the lights.

In partnership with the Martin Truex Jr Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation, several Kaulig Racing Chevrolets will carry names of Cancer Heroes to honor loved ones this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.