5/23/2026
Here’s Where to Watch the Indianapolis 500 Race Live Online
The 110th annual Indy 500 starts on Sunday (May 24) — watch online for free.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 22: Josef Newgarden, driver of #2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet, drives during practice of The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Justin Casterline/Getty Images
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The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind., on Sunday (May 24). The race features the best and brightest drivers in IndyCar motorsports, such as Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi, Team Penske’s David Malukas and others.
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And the year, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever serves as the race’s Grand Marshal, who delivers the traditional pre-race command, “drivers, start your engines.”
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Where to Watch Indianapolis 500 Online, At a Glance:
- Date: May 24
- Broadcast Channels: FOX, FOX Sports
- Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV
When Does Indianapolis 500 Start**?**
Indy 500 broadcasts on Sunday (May 24) with flag drop at 12:45 p.m. ET/9:45 a.m. PT. The motorsport event airs live on FOX and FOX Sports.
Where to Watch Indianapolis 500 Online for Free
Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch Indy 500 online, especially if you want to watch for free. Online streaming platforms, like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others have free trials, so you can watch FOX and FOX Sports for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the race online without cable.
DirecTV
DirecTV
Sign up for a five-day free trial to watch for free.
You can livestream the Indy 500 on FOX and FOX Sports with DirecTV’s “Entertainmet” package. The streaming service’s most comprehensive plan is the “Entertainment” signature streaming package with more than 90 live channels, which includes plenty of other sports channels: ESPN, ESPN2, FS2, NBA TV, NHL Network and more. For a limited time, new subscribers can get DirecTV for just $59.99 for the first month of service (reg. $89.99 per month).
Meanwhile, the streamer offers the “MySports Genre Pack” with over 20 sports channels, including FOX and FOX Sports, and access to ESPN Unlimited. It goes for $49.99 per month for the first two months of service ($64.99 per month afterwards) with DirecTV’s current deals. Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.
Additionally, you can stream up to three devices with a subscription to DirecTV, as well as unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows to watch back on-demand.
Sling TV
Sling TV
Sling Blue comes with 40+ channels.
A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with FOX and goes for $45.99 per month, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels. You can watch local networks such as NBC and ABC (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks too. Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
FuboTV
FuboTV
Fubo is affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
With prices starting at $48.99 per month for the first month of service, Fubo’s “Pro” plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the Indy 500 broadcasts on FOX and FOX Sports. The plan features more than 200 other channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month.
Hulu
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost.
If you don’t have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a free trial that’ll get you your first three days free to access FOX and FOX Sports. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee starting at $89.99 per month. For even more content, Hulu + Live TV bundles with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to watch even more exclusive and original sporting events and programming.
Who Is Performing During Indianapolis 500?
For 2026, Grammy-nominated singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the race begins. Along with 2015 and 2024, this is the third time Sparks has performed the National Anthem of the United States during the racing event.
In the meantime, Indianapolis 500 is available to watch on FOX and FOX Sports via DirecTV, on Sunday (May 24) with a start time of 12:45 p.m. ET/9:45 a.m. PT.
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