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Indy 500 on TV - USA & International


The Indianapolis 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world and one of the most iconic races in motorsport. Fans from around the globe tune in to watch this legendary event on TV. On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to watch Indy 500 practice, qualifying, and the race live on TV or streaming in your country.

United States


In the United States, all Indy 500 practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast across the FOX network family of channels. Practice sessions will be split between FS1 and FS2, while the key moments of qualifying will be shown live on FOX.

The pre-race show on FOX will start an hour earlier than in recent years on NBC, beginning Sunday, May 25 at 10:00 AM ET. This doubles the length of the pre-race coverage from one hour to two hours. Race coverage will follow at 12:00 PM ET.

Full Indy 500 TV-schedule in the United States


Tuesday, May 13 - Opening Day
Rookie / Refreshers12:00 - 2:15 PM FS2
Practice 12:15 - 4:00 PM FS2
Practice 14:00 - 6:00 PM FS1
   
Wednesday, May 14 - Practice Day
Practice 212:00 - 4:00 PM FS2
Practice 24:00 - 6:00 PM FS1
   
Thursday, May 15 - Practice Day
Practice 312:00 - 4:00 PM FS2
Practice 34:00 - 6:00 PM FS1
   
Friday, May 16 - Fast Friday
Practice 4 12:00 - 4:00 PM FS2
Practice 44:00 - 6:00 PM FS1
   
Saturday, May 17: PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 1
Practice 5 8:30 - 9:30 AM FS2
Qualifying - Day 111:00 AM - 1:30 PM FS1
Qualifying - Day 11:30 - 4:00 PM FS2
Qualifying - Day 14:00 - 6:00 PM FOX
   
Saturday, May 18: PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 2
Practice 6 1:00 - 3:00 PM FS2
Fast 12 Qualifying 4:00 - 5:15 PM FOX
Last Chance Qualifying 5:15 - 6:25 PM FOX
Firestone Fast 6 Qualifying 6:25 - 7:00 PM FOX
   
Monday, May 19 - Practice Day
Practice 7 1:00 - 3:00 PM FS1
   
Friday, May 23 - Carb Day
Practice 8 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM FS1
Pitstop Challenge 2:30 - 4:00 PM FS1
   
Sunday, May 25 - Race Day
Pre-race show 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FOX
Race12:00 PM - 4:00 PM FOX


See the complete 2025 Indy 500 schedule

Canada


In Canada, all practice sessions and qualifying will be streamed live on TSN+ and IndyCar Live. The race will be broadcast on Sunday, May 25, starting at 12:30 PM ET on TSN4, the TSN app and TSN.ca.


United Kingdom


In the UK, IndyCar fans can watch every Indy 500 practice, qualifying session, and the race on Sky Sports F1. Due to scheduling overlaps with Formula 1 coverage, the first day of qualifying will air from 8:00 PM local time, while the second day will be shown in full starting at 9:00 PM. All practice sessions will also be streamed live on IndyCar Live.

Because of the Monaco Grand Prix, there will be no dedicated pre-race show for the Indy 500. Coverage will begin at 5:30 PM — just 15 minutes before the race start.

Australia


In Australia, practice sessions will be available exclusively on IndyCar Live. Stan Sport will broadcast both days of qualifying live, starting Sunday, May 18 at 1:00 AM AEST and Monday, May 19 at 6:00 AM AEST.

The race will also air on Stan Sport, with coverage beginning Monday, May 26 at 12:00 AM AEST with the pre-race show, followed by the race at 2:00 AM.

New Zealand


In New Zealand, all Indy 500 practice and qualifying sessions will be shown live on Sky Sport. Saturday qualifying will air on Sunday, May 18 from 3:00 AM NZST on Sky Sport 5, with Sunday qualifying airing on Monday, May 19 from 7:00 AM on Sky Sport 3.

The Indy 500 pre-race show will begin at 2:00 AM NZST, followed by live race coverage from 4:00 AM.

Other Countries


Outside the United States, all practice sessions and qualifying will be streamed live on IndyCar Live. Race broadcast options vary by country — full details are available in our international IndyCar viewing guide.

See the complete 2025 Indy 500 schedule