INDYCAR and FOX Sports have just announced an unprecedented media rights deal that will take the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to new heights. Starting in 2026, all races will air on FOX, providing a massive increase in exposure for North America's premier open-wheel racing series. The agreement also includes extensive coverage of the iconic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge across the FOX Sports family of networks.

This historic deal marks a significant milestone for INDYCAR, as it becomes the only premier motorsport in the United States with exclusive major broadcast network coverage for all its races. With every 2026 race airing on FOX and available on the FOX Sports app, fans will have unprecedented access to their favorite racing series. Additionally, FOX Deportes will provide exclusive Spanish-language television coverage, with a schedule to be announced at a later date.

The increased exposure is expected to drive growth for INDYCAR, as it continues to experience rising attendance across its schedule, significant commercial partnerships, and record metrics across its digital platforms. "This represents unrivaled exposure and provides an unparalleled growth opportunity for the most competitive and entertaining motorsport on the planet," said INDYCAR CEO Mark Miles.

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 2, and concludes with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, August 31. The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge takes place on Sunday, May 25.

Indianapolis 500 Race Day coverage will be extensive, with a five-hour window on FOX set aside for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Fans can expect immersive collaboration between INDYCAR and FOX Sports, with all practice and qualifying sessions telecasted on cable on FS1 and FS2. The majority of INDY NXT by Firestone races will air on FS1, with FS2 providing supplemental coverage of additional races.

Additional announcements, including on-air talent, will be made at a later date. For now, fans can look forward to an action-packed 2026 season, featuring the most competitive and entertaining motorsport on the planet.

2026 INDYCAR Schedule

(All races are points-paying events; all event weekends include NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone races unless otherwise noted.)

| Date | Track | Network |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Sunday, March 2 | Streets of St. Petersburg | FOX |

| Sunday, March 23 | The Thermal Club* | FOX |

| Sunday, April 13 | Streets of Long Beach* | FOX |

| Sunday, May 4 | Barber Motorsports Park | FOX |

| Saturday, May 10 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course^ | FOX |

| Sunday, May 25 | 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge* | FOX |

| Sunday, June 1 | Streets of Detroit | FOX |

| Sunday, June 15 | World Wide Technology Raceway | FOX |

| Sunday, June 22 | Road America | FOX |

| Sunday, July 6 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | FOX |

| Saturday, July 12 | Iowa Speedway Race 1 | FOX |

| Sunday, July 13 | Iowa Speedway Race 2* | FOX |

| Sunday, July 20 | Streets of Toronto* | FOX |

| Sunday, July 27 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca+ | FOX |

| Sunday, August 10 | Portland International Raceway | FOX |

| Sunday, August 24 | Milwaukee Mile | FOX |

| Sunday, August 31 | Nashville Superspeedway | FOX |

  • -- No INDY NXT by Firestone race

^ -- INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader May 9-10

+ -- INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader July 26-27