The NASCAR Cup Series is breaking new ground this weekend, taking the show south of the border for the very first time in the sport’s modern era. The engines will roar at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, where history is set to be written at the inaugural Viva Mexico 250.
This isn’t just any racetrack. Named in honor of Mexican racing legends Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez, the 2.41-mile, 15-turn circuit is a twisting, technical beast that promises to put drivers through their paces. It’s a far cry from the ovals they’re used to, and those who can master its curves may etch their names into the record books.
For the Cup Series stars, the stakes are sky-high—this marks the first-ever points-paying international race at stock car racing’s top level. When the green flag drops, it won’t just be about speed. It’ll be about finesse, grit, and making history on foreign asphalt.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about NASCAR Cup Mexico City, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez (2.42-mile road course) in Mexico City, Mexico
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 100 laps, 241 miles | Stages: 20 laps, 45 laps, 100 laps
The Viva México 250 race is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 16, 2025. The race will be held at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- Live stream: Amazon Prime
The Viva México 250 race is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime.
NASCAR radio station for Viva México 250
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 90
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Viva México 250 starting lineup 2025
Here is the starting lineup for Sunday's Viva Mexico 250.
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. |
| 1 | Shane Van Gisbergen | 88 |
| 2 | Ryan Preece | 60 |
| 3 | Ross Chastain | 1 |
| 4 | Ty Gibbs | 54 |
| 5 | Michael McDowell | 77 |
| 6 | Kyle Larson | 5 |
| 7 | Todd Gilliland | 34 |
| 8 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 22 |
| 10 | Daniel Suarez | 99 |
| 11 | Kyle Busch | 8 |
| 12 | Chase Elliott | 9 |
| 13 | Josh Berry | 21 |
| 14 | Erik Jones | 43 |
| 15 | Riley Herbst | 35 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | 17 |
| 17 | Justin Haley | 7 |
| 18 | Ryan Blaney | 12 |
| 19 | Chase Briscoe | 19 |
| 20 | Austin Cindric | 2 |
| 21 | Austin Dillon | 3 |
| 22 | Tyler Reddick | 45 |
| 23 | Carson Hocevar | 77 |
| 24 | Zane Smith | 38 |
| 25 | Bubba Wallace | 23 |
| 26 | Cole Custer | 41 |
| 27 | William Byron | 24 |
| 28 | Ty Dillon | 10 |
| 29 | Alex Bowman | 48 |
| 30 | Brad Keselowski | 6 |
| 31 | Christopher Bell | 20 |
| 32 | John H. Nemechek | 42 |
| 33 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 |
| 34 | Cody Ware | 51 |
| 35 | Noah Gragson | 4 |
| 36 | Ryan Truex | 11 |
| 37 | Katherine Legge | 78 |
NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Mexico City.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 576 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 535 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 494 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 480 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | 464 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 460 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 427 |
| 8 | Ross Chastain | 414 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 395 |
| 10 | Bubba Wallace | 383 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |