The 2017 Alabama 500 was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race held on October 15, 2017, at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Contested over 188 laps on the superspeedway, it was the 31st race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, the fifth race of the Playoffs, and the second race of the Round of 12. Brad Keselowski won the first stage and the race, and Ryan Blaney won the second stage.
Brad Keselowski was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 48.398 seconds and a speed of . During practice, Jimmie Johnson spun in turn 4 after cutting down a left-rear tire from debris.
Kasey Kahne was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 50.078 seconds and a speed of .
Dale Earnhardt Jr. scored the pole for the race with a time of 50.256 and a speed of .
Stage 1 Laps: 55
Stage 2 Laps: 55
Stage 3 Laps: 78
NBC Sports covered the race on the television side. Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte called the race in the booth. Dave Burns, Marty Snider, and Kelli Stavast reported from pit lane during the race.
Motor Racing Network will cover the radio call for the race, which was simulcast on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.