Indy 500 2026: preview, where to watch, pole position and starting grid, and more
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The 2026 Indianapolis 500 is set for Sunday, with Alex Palou leading the field into one of the biggest weekends on the motorsport calendar. This year’s race marks the 110th running of the Indy 500, and the field is stacked with talent, including several former Formula 1 drivers, all vying for a place in the history books. Palou, the reigning winner, is once again at the centre of the build-up after securing pole position in impressive fashion.
He’ll be looking to become just the fourth driver in history to win back-to-back Indy 500s. Coverage begins early in both the US and UK, with fans tuning in to catch the latest updates on storylines, weather, and championship momentum ahead of the green flag. Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Event information The 2026 Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, 24 May, at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.
FOX coverage in the US begins at 10 a. m. ET, with the race itself scheduled to start at 12:45 p.
m. ET. In the UK, Sky Sports coverage gets underway at 3 p.
m. BST, and the race is set to begin at 5:30 p. m.