The fall NASCAR playoff weekend returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, October 9–11, 2026. Sunday’s Cup race is listed across ticket sites as the Bank of America Roval 400 and on the track’s official pages as the Bank of America 400. Either way, it is the same playoff date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET at CMS.
Important context for buyers: after seven years on the Roval (oval + infield road course), Charlotte’s fall Cup race is scheduled back on the 1.5-mile oval in 2026. Marketplace listings and older URLs still use “Roval 400,” so search both names when comparing inventory.
Bank of America Roval 400 Concord, NC
This guide covers weekend races, where to find cheaper tickets, which grandstands usually deliver the best views, parking and bag rules, and how to avoid common resale traps.
2026 race weekend at a glance
Official CMS weekend lineup:
| Day | Date | Series / race | Typical start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Oct. 9, 2026 | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (EcoSave) | Evening |
| Saturday | Oct. 10, 2026 | NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (Blue Cross NC) | Afternoon |
| Sunday | Oct. 11, 2026 | NASCAR Cup Series — Bank of America 400 / Roval 400 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
TV/radio for Sunday Cup is typically USA / PRN / SiriusXM (confirm closer to race week). Weekend packages are often the best value if you want Trucks + Xfinity + Cup.
Official ticket pages:
- Charlotte Motor Speedway Bank of America 400 tickets
- Ticketmaster event page
- CMS homepage / schedule
Where to buy tickets (primary vs resale)
Start with official inventory
Primary sales run through Charlotte Motor Speedway and Ticketmaster. Season-ticket packages that bundle Coca-Cola 600 and the fall weekend usually include discounted Cup seats, preferred parking, gift-shop discounts, and a Saturday series ticket. Call the ticket office at 800-455-FANS (3267) if you already hold fall tickets and the layout change created questions.
Kids pricing (powered by Ticketmaster): Cup tickets for kids 12 and under are typically $10 with a ticketed adult. Truck and O’Reilly series kids tickets are often free with a paying adult. Everyone still needs a ticket for gate entry. Limit is generally two child-priced tickets per adult ticket.
Mobile tickets: CMS uses the Charlotte Motor Speedway app and Ticketmaster SafeTix. Barcodes usually unlock about 72 hours before the event. Screenshots often fail at the gate because barcodes refresh.
Bank of America Roval 400 Charlotte Motor Speedway
Compare resale for last-minute or sold-out sections
Secondary markets can undercut face value after the first on-sale wave, or spike if playoff implications heat up. Compare all-in prices (fees included):
- SeatGeek — Charlotte Motor Speedway
- StubHub — Bank of America ROVAL 400 grouping
- Ticketmaster resale / official verified resale on the same event page
- Vivid Seats and similar marketplaces (search “Charlotte Motor Speedway October 11 2026”)
Premium travel/hospitality:
- On Location official CMS travel packages (hotels, transfers, pre-race track access, pit/garage add-ons)
Price reality check: Listings in late September 2026 have shown Sunday Cup inventory starting in the mid-$70s on some marketplaces and climbing well into three figures for lower frontstretch and club decks. Those numbers move daily with demand. Always sort by all-in price, not the teaser price.
How to actually find cheaper deals
- Buy weekend or season packages first if you want more than Sunday.
- Check GOVX / military, first responder, teacher, and government discounts on the official CMS ticket pages when offered.
- Watch midweek drops on SeatGeek and StubHub after the initial on-sale.
- Avoid “too good to be true” Facebook/Craigslist transfers. CMS is mobile-only; screenshot tickets and third-party PDFs get rejected.
- Don’t wait for gate-day miracles on playoff weekends. Concord traffic and sold-out lower sections punish late shoppers.
- If you only care about the race, skip hospitality add-ons (pace-car laps, hot pit) unless the package price is close to a regular grandstand seat.
Best seats at Charlotte Motor Speedway (oval configuration)
Because 2026 is back on the 1.5-mile quad-oval, classic Coca-Cola 600 seating logic applies more than old Roval infield sightlines.
Strong value / view combinations
- Frontstretch lower and mid-level (roughly sections 100s–200s near start/finish and pit exit): Best for seeing pit stops, restarts, and the scoring pylon. Lower rows feel close; mid-rows often see more of the tri-oval.
- Frontstretch 300-level Club Deck: Covered, padded seats, tray tables, cash bar. Costs more, better in October sun or a shower.
- Turns 1–2 and 3–4 mid-pack: Cheaper than start/finish, still see drafting and side-by-side racing down the straightaways.
- Backstretch: Usually the lowest price. Fine for atmosphere and big packs; harder to read pit strategy.
What to skip unless the discount is huge
- Extreme high rows if you want driver detail without binoculars or a scanner.
- Seats with obstructed catch-fence or scoreboard angles (check interactive maps on Ticketmaster or SeatGeek before checkout).
- Assuming old Roval “chicane view” sections still matter. Infield road-course corners are not the race surface this year.
Use:
- SeatGeek seating chart for CMS
- Official maps on the CMS / Ticketmaster event pages
Scanner rental + radio still pays off on an oval playoff race. Pre-race track passes and Fan Zone access are sold as upgrades on the official site.
Parking, bags, and getting in
Address: 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027.
Lots typically open early on race morning (plan 8:00 a.m. or earlier on Sunday). General lots fill first; paid preferred lots save a long walk. Accessible parking is marked near specific gates. Official driving directions by color lot are on Ticketmaster’s venue page and CMS.
Bag / cooler snapshot (confirm the current PDF before you pack):
- Soft-sided cooler max 14″ x 14″ x 14″
- Bags generally up to 18″ x 18″ x 14″ (policy sheets have listed both 14″ cube bags and the larger backpack size — follow the 2026 gate flyer)
- No glass, no hard-sided coolers, no umbrellas in the grandstands
- Sealed food and drinks, including alcohol in soft coolers where state law allows
- No weapons, no pets except service animals
- Strollers allowed through gates, not in grandstands
- Re-entry with a valid scanned ticket/credential is typically allowed
Gates and security lines are slow on playoff Sunday. Screenshot-only tickets are a common fail. Have the official app charged and brightness up.
Venue FAQ (quick answers fans search)
Is it still the Roval in 2026?
Track and NASCAR messaging for the fall Chase weekend is the 1.5-mile oval. Ticket titles may still say Roval. Buy the Sunday, Oct. 11 Cup event at CMS, not a different date.
How many laps / miles?
Expect a 400-mile-style oval playoff race (not the 109-lap Roval distance used 2018–2025). Final lap count will be on the official entry list closer to the weekend.
Can I transfer tickets?
Yes, through Ticketmaster / the CMS app. Transfers should show in the recipient’s account. Cash App or text-photo “tickets” are a red flag.
Are there refunds?
Primary tickets are generally no refund / no exchange except as required by law or a postponed official policy. Resale platforms have their own buyer guarantees — read them before you pay above face.
What’s the weather play?
Early-to-mid October in Concord is often comfortable (70s days, cooler nights) but showers happen. Club Deck or a cheap poncho beats an umbrella you can’t take into the stands.
Buying checklist
- Confirm Sunday, October 11, 2026 — Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- Price official weekend packages vs single-day Cup.
- Compare Ticketmaster all-in vs SeatGeek / StubHub all-in for the same section/row.
- If you have kids, use the $10 / free youth offers on the official site first.
- Download the CMS app; turn on ticket notifications 72 hours out.
- Screenshot your parking plan and bag sizes, not your barcode.
Disclaimer: The Ticket News is an independent live-events news and deals site. We are not affiliated with NASCAR, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Speedway Motorsports, Bank of America, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, SeatGeek, StubHub, Vivid Seats, or On Location. Ticket links may be affiliate or informational. Prices, fees, seating charts, series names, and policies change without notice. Resale tickets can be above face value. Always verify event name, date, and mobile delivery on the seller’s site before you buy.
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