When is Indianapolis 500 — 2026?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana · Sunday, May 24, 2026
The 110th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 12:45 local time (EDT, UTC−4) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.
The Indy 500 is a 200-lap, 500-mile race around the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is one of motorsport's three crown-jewel events alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Held annually on Memorial Day weekend since 1911, it regularly draws a live crowd of over 300,000 — the largest single-day attendance of any sporting event in the world.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the 2026 Indy 500?
- Sunday, May 24, 2026, with green flag at 12:45 ET.
- Where is the Indy 500 held?
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.
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