Complete 2026 Indianapolus 500 Broadcast Schedule: Full Indy500 Week Events, Races Start-Times, Practices, Qualifications
Here is the Complete schedule guide for the 2026 edition of the Indy 500 runs this year from May 12 to May 24. On May 12, it’s ‘Opening Day', featuring the Rookie Orientation Program, refreshers and first official practice for veterans. After that, there will be three more practice days before qualifying takes place during the weekend of May 16 and 17. Following a practice session on Monday, May 18, teams will have their final opportunity to dial in their cars on ‘Carb Day,’ Friday, May 22.
When is the Indy 500? Date, Time, How to watch 2026 Race
The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026. The race will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will be broadcast on FOX. Practice sessions and qualifying events for the 2026 Indy 500 take place throughout the month of May, beginning with open tests on May 18.
Complete 2026 Indy 500 TV Broadcast Events Schedule: Races Start-Times, Practices, Qualifications
Tuesday May 13: Opening Day - Indianapolis 500 Practice
USA 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET, UK 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM WET, Australia 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM (May 14) AEST
Rookie Orientation Programme & Refreshers
USA 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET, UK 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM WET, Australia 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM (May 14) AEST
Indianapolis 500 Practice
USA 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET, UK 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM WET, Australia 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM (May 14) AEST
Wednesday May 14: Practice day - Indianapolis 500 Practice
USA 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET, UK 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM WET, Australia 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM (May 15) AEST
Thursday May 15: Practice Day - Indianapolis 500 Practice
USA 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET, UK 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM WET, Australia 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM (May 16) AEST
Friday May 16: Indianapolis 500 Fast Friday Practice
USA 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET, UK 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM WET, Australia 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM (May 17) AEST
Saturday Qualifying Order Draw
USA 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM ET, UK 11:15 PM - 12:00 AM WET, Australia 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM (May 17) AEST
Saturday May 16: PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 1
Free Practice
USA 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ET, UK 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM WET, Australia 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM AEST
Sunday Qualifying
USA 11:00 AM - 5:50 PM ET, UK 4:00 PM - 10:50 PM WET, Australia 1:00 AM - 7:50 AM (May 18) AEST
Sunday May 17: PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 2
Free Practice for Top 12 Qualifying Participants
USA 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET, UK 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM WET, Australia 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM (May 19) AEST
Free Practice for Last Chance Qualifying Participants
USA 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET, UK 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM WET, Australia 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM (May 19) AEST
Top 12 Qualifying
USA 4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET, UK 9:05 PM - 10:05 PM WET, Australia 6:05 AM - 7:05 AM (May 19) AEST
Last Chance Qualifying
USA 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM ET, UK 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM WET, Australia 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM (May 19) AEST
Firestone Fast Six Qualifying
USA 6:25 PM - 6:55 PM ET, UK 11:25 PM - 11:55 PM WET, Australia 8:25 AM - 8:55 AM (May 19) AEST
Monday May 18: Practice Day - Indianapolis 500 Practice
USA 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET, UK 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM WET, Australia 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM (May 20) AEST
Friday May 23: Miller Lite Carb Day - Warm-up Practice
USA 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET, UK 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM WET, Australia 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM (May 24) AEST
Pitstop Challenge
USA 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET, UK 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM WET, Australia 4:30 AM - 6:00 AM (May 24) AEST
Sunday May 25: Indy 500 Race Day Start-Time
Start of the 109th Indianapolis 500
The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with television coverage on FOX.
What time does the Indy 500 start Eastern Time?
The 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500 will start on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 12:45 PM Eastern Time (ET).
What time does the Indy 500 start Pacific Time?
The 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500 will start on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Green Flag time at 9:45 AM Pacific Time (PT).
What time does the Indy 500 start UK Time?
The 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500 will start on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Green Flag time for United Kingdon Indy500 fans will be 5:45 PM BST (know as Western European Time (WET).
What time does the Indy 500 start Australia Time?
The 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500 will start on Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:45 AM, At That time, date will be according to Australian Standard Time, Moday, 25th May, Start-Time is 2:45 am, AEST.
What time does the Indy 500 start China Time?
The 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500 will start on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Green Flag time for Chinese Indy500 fans will see At, Monday, May 25, 2026, at 12:45 AM (00:45) SGT/CST.
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