In a special 40th anniversary edition, the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals return to Tulsa for one of the most highly anticipated racing events of the year.
Often referred to as the "the Super Bowl of midget racing" and the "biggest midget race of the year", the Chili Bowl Nationals always bring the heat to its coveted clay track.
In last year's race, modern-era legend Kyle Larson returned to glory, collecting his third championship title and putting a stop to Logan Seavey, who was vying for his third consecutive. Larson is back to defend his title and will be joined in Tulsa by fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell.
Fans can expect 55 laps of dramatics next week, as you never know who might pull into the lead.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals, including schedule and streaming options for the midget car racing event.
How to watch the Chili Bowl Nationals: TV channel, live stream
- Live stream: FloRacing
The Chili Bowl Nationals will not air on a national TV channel. You can stream the entire event live on FloRacing and the FloSports app.
Chili Bowl Nationals schedule 2026
FloRacing has released the full schedule for the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals (all times Eastern):
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 – Practice
- Practice: 10:00 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 – Qualifying Night + ROC
- Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m.
- Races: 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 – Qualifying Night
- Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m.
- Races: 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 – Qualifying Night
- Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m.
- Races: 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – Qualifying Night
- Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m.
- Races: 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 – Qualifying Night
- Hot Laps: 5:00 p.m.
- Races: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 – Championship Feature Events
- Feature Hot Laps: 10:00 a.m.
- Opening Ceremonies: 7:30 p.m.
Past Chili Bowl Winners
Kyle Larson won the 2025 Chili Bowl nationals, his third win since 2021. He'll be looking to become a rare four-time winner next week.
Here's a list of the last 15 Chili Bowl winners:
- 2025: Kyle Larson
- 2024: Logan Seavey
- 2023: Logan Seavey
- 2022: Tanner Thorson
- 2021: Kyle Larson
- 2020: Kyle Larson
- 2019: Christopher Bell
- 2018: Christopher Bell
- 2017: Christopher Bell
- 2016: Rico Abreu
- 2015: Rico Abreu
- 2014: Bryan Clauson
- 2013: Kevin Swindell
- 2012: Kevin Swindell
- 2011: Kevin Swindell