FOX Sports and INDYCAR have confirmed race broadcast start times for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with FOX Sports INDYCAR 2026 race broadcast start times now set across the full schedule as all 17 races air on network television through a record-tying 19 network broadcast windows.
Key Points – FOX Sports INDYCAR 2026 race broadcast start times
- FOX Sports and INDYCAR confirm race broadcast start times for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES
- All 17 races will air on FOX, maintaining full network television coverage
- The schedule aligns with FOX’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast window during the summer
- The Indianapolis 500 will receive six hours of live race-day coverage
- Practice and qualifying sessions will continue to air across FOX platforms
Network Coverage and World Cup Alignment
The 2026 season marks the second year of FOX Sports’ multi-year broadcast partnership with INDYCAR, with the championship remaining the only premier motorsports series in North America to air all races on network television.
FOX’s 2026 schedule includes strategic alignment with its FIFA World Cup 2026™ coverage, creating high-profile lead-ins during the summer stretch of the season. World Cup matches will precede INDYCAR broadcasts at Road America, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and Nashville Superspeedway, with exact tune-in times for some events still to be confirmed.
The Indianapolis 500 will once again receive extended coverage, with a six-hour live broadcast planned for the 110th running of the race.
FOX and INDYCAR Reaction
“Once again FOX Sports is providing an unparalleled platform to showcase the most competitive and dynamic racing series on the planet,” said Mark Miles, President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp.
“On the heels of significant milestones and momentum last year, this new season will provide meaningful opportunities to reach new audiences and build upon the best growth trajectory in all of sports.”
2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Start Times (ET)
Streets of St. Petersburg
Phoenix Raceway
Streets of Arlington
Barber Motorsports Park
Streets of Long Beach
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
The 110th Indianapolis 500
Streets of Detroit
World Wide Technology Raceway
Road America
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Nashville Superspeedway
Portland International Raceway
Streets of Markham
Milwaukee Mile Race 1
Milwaukee Mile Race 2
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
Practice, Qualifying and INDY NXT Coverage
All 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice and qualifying sessions will be available across FS1, FS2, FOX One and the FOX Sports app. FOX Sports also confirmed that broadcast details for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season will be announced in the coming days.
Context
The continuation of full network television coverage reflects FOX Sports’ confidence in INDYCAR’s recent audience growth, following a 27 percent increase in viewership during the first year of the partnership in 2025. With World Cup lead-ins and extended marquee event coverage, the 2026 broadcast plan positions the series for sustained exposure across one of the largest sports media platforms in North America.
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