The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series schedule is set, and you can keep every green flag on the fridge with our printable 2026 IndyCar schedule. The season runs 17 races across 16 venues, from the Streets of St. Petersburg on March 1 to the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on September 6, with the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 anchoring the calendar on May 24. Every race airs on FOX, and all start times below are listed in Eastern Time.
We built a free, low-ink printable PDF that fits the full 17-race schedule, FOX TV times, and circuit types on a single page, sized for the fridge, the garage wall, or a race-day clipboard. Download it below, then scroll for the complete schedule and how to watch.
2026 IndyCar Season Highlights & Key Dates
The 2026 calendar blends ovals, road courses, and street circuits, and adds new stops in Arlington and Markham. For the official source, see the full INDYCAR schedule.
- Season opener: Streets of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 1 at Noon ET.
- The 110th Indianapolis 500: Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. ET, with FOX’s six-hour broadcast of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
- Primetime under the lights: World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET.
- New street race: the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, March 15.
- Return to Canada: the debut of the Streets of Markham on Sunday, August 16.
- Milwaukee Mile doubleheader: back-to-back races on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.
- Season finale: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday, September 6 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
- All on FOX: every one of the 17 races airs on broadcast FOX.
Complete 2026 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule (TV Times, ET)
Here is the full 2026 IndyCar schedule with dates, circuit type, the FOX TV window, and start times in Eastern. Times are subject to change, and the Nashville Superspeedway start time is still to be announced.
| Round | Date | Race / Track | Circuit | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Mar 1 | Streets of St. Petersburg | Street Circuit | Noon | FOX |
| 2 | Sat, Mar 7 | Phoenix Raceway | Oval | 3:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Mar 15 | Streets of Arlington | Street Circuit | 12:30 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Mar 29 | Barber Motorsports Park | Road Course | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Apr 19 | Streets of Long Beach | Street Circuit | 5:30 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Sat, May 9 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course | Road Course | 4:30 PM | FOX |
| 7 | Sun, May 24 | 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 | Oval | 10:00 AM | FOX |
| 8 | Sun, May 31 | Streets of Detroit | Street Circuit | 12:30 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Jun 7 | World Wide Technology Raceway | Oval | 9:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Jun 21 | Road America | Road Course | 2:00 PM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Jul 5 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Road Course | 12:30 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Sun, Jul 19 | Nashville Superspeedway | Oval | TBA | FOX |
| 13 | Sun, Aug 9 | Portland International Raceway | Road Course | 4:00 PM | FOX |
| 14 | Sun, Aug 16 | Streets of Markham | Street Circuit | Noon | FOX |
| 15 | Sat, Aug 29 | Milwaukee Mile (Race 1) | Oval | 2:30 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Aug 30 | Milwaukee Mile (Race 2) | Oval | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 17 | Sun, Sep 6 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | Road Course | 2:30 PM | FOX |
All times Eastern and subject to change by FOX and INDYCAR.
How to Watch the 2026 IndyCar Season on FOX
For the second straight year, FOX is the exclusive home of the NTT IndyCar Series, with all 17 races on broadcast FOX, the only premier motorsport series in North America with every race on network television. Practice and qualifying sessions stream on FS1, FS2, FOX One, and the FOX Sports app. The summer slate also lines up alongside FOX’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving the series a strong lead-in audience at Road America, Mid-Ohio, and Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 IndyCar Schedule
When does the 2026 IndyCar season start?
The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season opens Sunday, March 1 on the Streets of St. Petersburg, with green flag coverage at Noon ET on FOX.
When is the 2026 Indianapolis 500?
The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 24, 2026, with FOX’s six-hour broadcast beginning at 10 a.m. ET.
What channel is IndyCar on in 2026?
FOX is the exclusive home of the NTT IndyCar Series in 2026. All 17 races air on broadcast FOX, while practice and qualifying sessions stream on FS1, FS2, FOX One, and the FOX Sports app.
How many races are on the 2026 IndyCar schedule?
There are 17 races at 16 venues, including the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader on August 29 and 30. The season runs from March 1 to September 6, 2026.
When is the 2026 IndyCar season finale?
The 2026 season finale is Sunday, September 6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with coverage at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
More 2026 Racing & Printable Schedule Resources
- 2026 Indy 500 Schedule: TV Coverage, Lineup & Printable PDF
- 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times & Printable PDF
- More free printable sports schedules and brackets at SportsBrackets.net
