2025 Indy 500 Race: Start Time, Date, TV Channel, Streaming Guide for Viewers

The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 is right around the corner, and there are some exciting events lined up for fans throughout the month of May. Here’s the lowdown on the race dates, start times, TV channels, and streaming options.

First up, mark your calendars for Sunday, May 25th at 12:45 p.m. ET, when the green flag for the Indy 500 Race will drop. But that’s not all – there are events happening all weekend long, starting with Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 23rd. This includes Carb Day Final Practice from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on FS1, followed by The Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 at 1:45 p.m. ET on the FOX Sports App/FOXSports.com, and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on FS1.

Then, on Saturday, May 24th, it’s Legends Day presented by Firestone, with the Public Drivers Meeting scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.

Finally, on Race Day, Sunday, May 25th, the pre-race action kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, followed by the National Anthem by Natalie Grant at 12:20 p.m. ET, and the big race itself, the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, starting at 12:45 p.m. ET on FOX.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN, is where all the action will take place. The track is 200 laps, 500 miles long, with straightaways that are 5/8ths of a mile long.

If you’re wondering how to catch the 2025 Indy 500 Race, you’re in luck. The race will be broadcast live on FOX, making it easy to tune in. Plus, for those looking to stream the race, you can do so on the FOX Sports website and the FOX Sports App. If you don’t have cable, there are live-streaming services like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV that carry FOX, FS1, and FS2. And if you have an antenna in a good reception area, you can watch INDYCAR on your local FOX station – just check the FCC TV reception maps to see which stations are available in your area.

So, gear up for an action-packed weekend of racing at the Indianapolis 500 – it’s going to be a thrilling ride!