With engines revving and championship hopes burning bright, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs kicked off with a meticulously choreographed broadcast schedule, designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The Round of 16 commenced with the Southern 500 at Darlington on August 31, airing on USA Network, followed by the second playoff race, the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway, broadcast live on USA on September 7. This marked the start of back-to-back high-stakes races, with USA also slated to carry the Bristol Night Race on September 13. NBC and Peacock would step in for the later playoff rounds and the championship at Phoenix on November 2. And no sooner had the schedule been applauded than the first broadcast hiccup of the postseason arrived.

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