What time does the Indy 500 start today? Full schedule, TV channel, live stream, lineup for 2026 Indianapolis race

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Coverage diverges primarily in the level of detail provided about the race and its context. While CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports focus on logistical details such as viewing options and starting grids, Business Insider includes odds and…

May 24, 2026 · 4:30 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

What time does the Indy 500 start today? Full schedule, TV channel, live stream, lineup for 2026 Indianapolis race

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The 110th annual Indy 500 is set to take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reigning champion Alex Palou will start from pole position, while notable competitors include Alexander Rossi and David Malukas. The race begins at 12:45 p.m. ET on May 24, with pre-race coverage starting at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Key facts

▪The Indy 500 will start at 12:45 p.m. ET on May 24, 2026.
▪Alex Palou secured pole position with an average speed of 232.248 mph.
▪Josef Newgarden will start from the 23rd position after a challenging qualifying session.

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5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.

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▪ How to watch Indy 500 2026: IndyCar Race Live Streams, TV Channels, Preview, Starting Grid — TechRadar
▪ How to watch Indy 500 2026: live streams, preview for IndyCar race — Tom's Guide
▪ How to watch the Indy 500: Channel, live streams, odds, time — Business Insider
▪ 2026 Indy 500: Start time, TV channel, live stream, where to watch, starting grid for 110th race — CBS Sports

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Publication time	Sun, 24 May 2026 04:30:01 +0000
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