NASCAR 26 came out September 18, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. If you have Gold Edition, you had access three days earlier, from September 15, 2026.
The Short Answer
The official FAQ confirms September 18, 2026 as the release date across all three platforms, and iRacing's own launch-day coverage (published September 15, 2026) reconfirms it directly. That's the same date cited consistently across this site — see Release Date for the fuller breakdown, including new tracks and features that launched alongside it.
Still Waiting to Play?
If you pre-ordered Standard Edition, September 18, 2026 is your access date — there's no separate general Early Access beyond what Gold Edition buyers already received. If you're checking whether your specific platform is downloadable yet, see Pre-Load Date for what's confirmed about pre-download timing.
FAQ
September 18, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
Yes, as of September 18, 2026. Gold Edition owners had access starting September 15.