As NASCAR teams prepare to kick off the new race season, changes to the Cup Series playoff format could be on the horizon, but executive vice president and chief racing development officer John Probst said Monday that no alterations are in store for 2025.

NASCAR officials said Monday there'd be no changes to the playoff format for 2025 but said they'll be discussing it more over the next year.

NASCAR signaled Monday that officials will begin considering possible changes to its playoff format ahead of the 2026 season.

Leave it be. Enjoy the show. Let a good thing be a good thing. This 12-team College Football Playoff format works beautifully.

Eliminating the CFP’s rule designating the top four seeds and first-round byes to conference champions won't likely happen next year.

NASCAR has officially confirmed that its playoff format will remain unchanged for the 2025 season, despite considerable backlash from the 2024 season. NASCAR has revealed its interest in potentially adjusting the format for 2026 in light of the raising concerns from some of those within the sport as well as fans.

John Probst, NASCAR senior executive vice president and chief racing development officer, confirmed Monday in a meeting with reporters and broadcasters that the playoffs will rema