The greatest spectacle in racing returns this Sunday, May 24, with the 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. FOX Sports will provide coverage throughout the race, which is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, with prerace coverage beginning at 10 a.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
This year’s race is the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. It is 500 miles total, which works out to 200 laps around the 2.5-mile oval. For the biggest night in racing, there is no overtime or extra-lap finish, and if weather or another issue stops the race early, it can still be considered official once it reaches 250 miles or more.
FOX Sports has also put together a stacked broadcast crew for the event. The race call will feature Will Buxton alongside James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell, while Chris Myers hosts the prerace show with Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick.
For cord cutters, there are plenty of ways to watch without a traditional cable subscription. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Indy 500.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Indy 500
FOX is home to all things Indy 500 and you can stream through FOX One or through a live TV streaming service that carries FOX in your area, including DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. You can also watch the Indy 500 for free with an antenna and using a site like Antennas Direct can help you find your nearest FOX affiliate and the right antenna.
When to Watch the 2026 Indy 500
- Pre-race coverage begins at 10:00 AM ET on Sunday, May 24, with the race beginning at 12:30 PM ET.
Watch the Indy 500 on FOX One
FOX One is FOX’s own streaming service, and it carries live programming and on-demand content. The service costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. For fans who want the most direct way to stream the Indy 500, FOX One is the cleanest option since the race and prerace coverage are both listed there
Other Ways to Stream the Indy 500
If you already subscribe to a live TV streaming service, you may be able to watch the Indy 500 on your local FOX station through one of these platforms:
- DIRECTV carries local channels, including FOX in most areas, for as low as $59.99 for the first month.
- Fubo has the Indy 500 on FOX on its service for as low as $45.99 for the first month, making it another solid option for live motorsports fans.
- Sling TV offers FOX in designated markets, starting at $19.99 per month, but local channel availability depends on ZIP code.
- Hulu + Live TV offers live TV from 100+ channels and includes top national and local networks, including FOX, depending on your area, for only $89.99 per month after a three-day free trial.
- YouTube TV carries FOX, along with live and local sports, news, and shows, with local network coverage for as little as $67.99/mo. for the first months after a free trial.