Indianapolis, Indiana – The NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the iconic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will have a new exclusive home starting in 2025. INDYCAR and FOX Sports announced a groundbreaking media rights deal that will see all races in 2025 airing on FOX, with coverage also available on the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language television coverage will be provided by FOX Deportes, with a detailed schedule to be released at a later date.
Fox Sports will also broadcast Indy 500 qualifications over the weekend, marking a total of 19 network broadcast windows, setting a new record for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. This partnership makes INDYCAR the only premier motorsport in the U.S. to have exclusive coverage on a major broadcast network for all races.
INDYCAR CEO Mark Miles expressed excitement over the unprecedented exposure and growth opportunities this deal brings to the series. FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks emphasized the significance of adding the Indianapolis 500 to their roster, highlighting the event’s prestige and popularity.
The 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season will kick off with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 2 and wrap up with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on August 31. The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for May 25. The full season schedule has been released, providing fans with all the important dates and locations.
Fans can look forward to extensive coverage of the Indianapolis 500 Race Day, with Fox allocating a five-hour window for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The event regularly draws over 300,000 spectators, making it the largest single-day sporting event globally.
In addition to race coverage, all practice and qualifying sessions for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be telecast on FS1 and FS2. The majority of INDY NXT by Firestone races will air on FS1, with supplemental coverage available on FS2.
This partnership comes at a time of significant growth for INDYCAR, with increased attendance, commercial partnerships, and digital platform metrics. Further announcements, including details on on-air talent, will be made at a later date.
The collaboration between INDYCAR and FOX Sports signifies a new era for the series, promising a more extensive and engaging viewing experience for fans across the country.