Indy 500 Schedule 2025 And How To Watch. Here's What To Know
Indy 500 Schedule 2025 And How To Watch. Here's What To Know
Here's the full schedule for the 109th Indianapolis 500, starting May 13, with the race taking place on May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Festivities for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 will begin on May 13, with multiple practice sessions leading up to qualifying, Carb Day, and the race on May 25.
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Drivers such as Josef Newgarden, Kyle Larson, and Helio Castroneves will compete over 500 miles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reaching average speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour.
This year’s field includes former champions, rookies making their debuts, and NASCAR crossover talent, all vying for a place in racing history.
For fans looking to follow the action, here is the full schedule of events and how to watch.
Indy 500 Schedule 2025
All Times Eastern.
Tuesday, May 13 – Opening Day
- 2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice
Wednesday, May 14 - Practice Day
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice
Thursday, May 15 - Practice Day
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice
Friday, May 16 – Fast Friday
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Qualification Draw
Saturday, May 17 – PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 1
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Practice – Full Field
- 11:00 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Qualifying
Sunday, May 18 – PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 2
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Practice – Top 12
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Practice – Last Chance Qualifiers
- 4:05 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Top 12 Qualifying
- 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: Last Chance Qualifying
- 6:25 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.: Firestone Fast Six
Monday, May 19 – Practice Day
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice
Friday, May 23 – Miller Lite Carb Day
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice
- 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge
Saturday, May 24 – Legends Day
- 8:00 a.m.: Veteran Driver Autograph Session Wristband Distribution
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Full-Field Autograph Session
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Public Drivers’ Meeting
Sunday, May 25 – Indianapolis 500
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.: Cars to Pit Lane
- 10:30 a.m.: Cars to Grid on Frontstretch
- 11:47 a.m.: Driver Introductions
- 12:38 p.m.: Command to Start Engines
- 12:45 p.m.: Green Flag of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500
How To Watch The Indy 500 In 2025
The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be broadcast on FOX on May 25 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Practice days and qualifying will be broadcast on FS1 and FS2.
When Is The Indy 500 This Year?
The Indy 500 will take place on May 25, 2025, with the race beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET.
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