The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The event, branded as the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, will serve as the seventh round of the NTT IndyCar Series season.
The race consists of 200 laps around the 2 1/2-mile oval track. According to the official event schedule, gates for the race day are slated to open from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, though the Indianapolis Motor Speedway notes that the schedule remains subject to change.
Broadcasting and Ownership Changes
The 2026 race marks a significant shift in the commercial landscape of the event. The race will be televised on Fox, representing the first Indianapolis 500 since the Fox Corporation acquired a one-third stake in both INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Month of May Schedule
Activities for the month of May formally begin on May 9 with the Sonsio Grand Prix, which is held on the combined road course. The full sequence of events leading up to the main race runs from May 12 through May 24.
The race day festivities on May 24 are expected to include traditional elements such as the national anthem and the dropping of the green flag. Some event listings indicate a start time of 12:45 PM.
Event Significance
Often referred to as The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
, the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most prominent events in global motorsport. The 110th running continues the tradition of high-speed endurance racing in the state of Indiana, drawing international attention to the Speedway’s 2.5-mile circuit.