The annual Indianapolis 500, otherwise known as the Indy 500, is about to rev up. Taking place on Sunday, May 25, the race will feature 33 drivers. Countless racing fans are waiting to see who will take home the Borg-Warner Trophy, and for those who couldn’t make the trek to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we’ve got the details on how you can watch the event on live TV — including the specific channel you need to switch to.
Below, find out what channel will broadcast the Indy 500 and more details on the race.
The Indy 500 is set to begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. ET when the green flag waves.
The following is the schedule of the Indy 500:
The Fox channel will broadcast the Indy 500 live. Pre-race coverage and highlights began at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Among the 33 racers include last year’s winner, Josef Newgarden, who is seeking to get a three-peat this year with a third consecutive win. The victory would be historic for the Indy 500. After winning the 2024 Indy 500, Newgarden became the first racer to win two years in a row since Helio Castroneves.
Ahead of the race in Indiana, Newgarden spoke with The Athletic about his goals. He noted his long-term goal in racing, which is to win the Indy 500 “five times.”
