NASCAR 26 released September 18, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, per the official FAQ. iRacing's own launch coverage, published September 15, 2026, reconfirms this date directly while marking Gold Edition's three-day Early Access as already underway.
What's Confirmed
The official FAQ lists September 18, 2026 as the release date across all three platforms. iRacing's official announcement adds further confirmed detail about what launched alongside that date: three new tracks (Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland Speedway, and St. Petersburg), a new spotter character voiced by Freddie Kraft, and all four NASCAR series — Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA Menards. NASCAR's VP of Interactive & Emerging Platforms, Nick Rend, is quoted in that announcement: "The response to NASCAR 25 reflected the momentum we're seeing across NASCAR."
Gold Edition buyers got a three-day head start via Early Access starting September 15, 2026 — see Early Access for that separately confirmed detail.
FAQ
September 18, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, per the official FAQ.
Yes, as of September 18, 2026 for all buyers; Gold Edition owners had access starting September 15.
Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Chicagoland Speedway, and St. Petersburg, per iRacing's official launch announcement.