TNT Sports to Air NASCAR’s New In-Season Tournament

NASCAR fans, get ready for a thrilling new addition to the 2025 Cup Series schedule! In a groundbreaking move, NASCAR has announced plans for an in-season tournament using a bracket-style format in partnership with TNT Sports.

The tournament will feature the top 32 drivers, determined by their performance in the previous three races streamed on Prime Video. The seeding for the tournament will be based on the driver’s best finish in these races, with tiebreakers decided by their next-best finishes and season points position.

During the tournament, drivers will go head-to-head in races broadcast on TNT Sports and Max. The winner of each matchup will advance to the next round, with the ultimate champion taking home a grand prize of $1 million.

NASCAR’s SVP of media and productions, Brian Herbst, expressed excitement about the new format, stating that it will drive fan engagement and innovation in the sport. TNT Sports’ executive vice president, Craig Barry, also praised the tournament as a way to bring a new competitive dynamic to NASCAR’s summer race weekends.

Prime Video’s head of sports partnerships, Charlie Neiman, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the tournament as a showcase of NASCAR’s ability to drive innovation and engage fans.

With this new tournament on the horizon, NASCAR fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive season ahead. Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 Cup Series gets underway!