2026 Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix race today:, starting lineups Time, How to watch, Location, Track, Circuit Location, MAP




The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. takes place August 22-23, 2026, marking the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. This free, two-day motorsports event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing against the backdrop of historic landmarks including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.




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Freedom 250 Grand Prix Live Update: Start Times, Lineup, 




When is Freedom 250 Grand Prix 2026?


The first-ever INDYCAR Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. is scheduled for August 21-23, while the main race will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Where is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix 2026?


Washington, D.C. – street circuit around the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue.

How to watch Freedom 250 Grand Prix 2026 Live?



Live on FOX Sports; free public viewing around the National Mall.



What time does the IndyCar Freedom 250 start?


The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 23, in Washington, D.C.


What TV channel is the IndyCar Freedom 250 on?


The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be broadcast on FOX at 1 p.m. ET, with a pre-race show at 11:30 a.m. ET on FS1.


INDYCAR Freedom 250 Grand Prix Circuit: 7-turn Race Track, Map, PDF Download 






INDYCAR Freedom 250 Grand Prix Circuit: 7-turn Race Track, Map, PDF Download



What is the starting lineup for the IndyCar Freedom 250?


Here is the starting lineup for the IndyCar Freedom 250 following Saturday's qualifying:

Row 1
1, Alex Palou
2, Kyle Kirkwood


Row 2
3, Scott McLaughlin
4, Christian Rasmussen


Row 3
5, Marcus Armstrong
6, David Malukas


Row 4
7, Pato O'Ward
8, Dennis Hauger


Row 5
9, Christian Lundgaard
10, Felix Rosenqvist


Row 6
11, Caio Collet
12, Nolan Siegel


Row 7
13, Will Power
14, Scott Dixon


Row 8
15, Marcus Ericsson
16, Josef Newgarden


Row 9
17, Alexander Rossi
18, Louis Foster


Row 10
19, Rinus VeeKay
20, Mick Schumacher


Row 11
21, Romain Grosjean
22, Graham Rahal


Row 12
23, Sting Ray Robb
24, Kyffin Simpson


Row 13
25, Santino Ferrucci 

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Washington DC 2026 Schedule


All times are Eastern Time.

Saturday, August 22

8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Gates Open

9:05 AM, NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 1, FS1

10:40 AM, IROC Practice

11:25 AM, INDYCAR and IROC Joint Autograph Sessions

12:25 PM, IROC Practice 2

1:05 PM, NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 2, FS2

3:00 PM, IROC Race 1

4:00 PM, IROC Race 2

4:30 PM, IROC Post-Race Ceremonies

5:00 PM, NTT INDYCAR Series Qualifying, FS2

Sunday, August 23


8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Gates Open

9:15 AM, NTT INDYCAR Series Warm-Up, FS1 coverage from 9:00 AM

11:30 AM, Pre-Race Activities, FOX

12:00 PM, Cars to Grid

12:20 PM, Driver Introductions

1:05 PM, Drivers Start Your Engines

1:10 PM, Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., FOX

3:40 PM, Post-Race Ceremonies

Freedom 250 2026 TV Schedule

FS1 and FS2 will carry Saturday's INDYCAR sessions and qualifying. FOX will broadcast Sunday's main race live at 1:10 PM ET.

The schedule is subject to change.



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