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The IndyCar series has found a new U.S. television home for 2025, signing an exclusive broadcast rights deal with Fox Sports. Fox will see IndyCar significantly step up its television presence with all races featuring on the main network and the Fox Sports app with Fox Deportes presenting exclusive Spanish-language coverage. With Fox committing to […]
In 2025, Fox will drastically increase its television coverage of IndyCar, with all races airing on the main channel and the Fox Sports app; additionally, Fox Deportes will provide exclusive Spanish-language coverage. Fox has committed to broadcasting both Saturday and Sunday qualifying for the Indy 500, resulting in a record 19 broadcast windows for the upcoming season. The Indy 500 will receive special treatment, with a dedicated five-hour coverage window planned for Sunday, May 25, 2025. IndyCar practice and qualifying will be shown on cable via FS1 and FS2, while most of the Indy NXT support series will air on these channels as well. IndyCar CEO Mark Miles expressed that this increased exposure represents unrivaled growth potential for the sport, with Fox Sports fully committed to delivering innovative coverage to millions of fans and promoting INDYCAR across all platforms. CEO and Executive Producer of FOX Sports, Eric Shank, stated that adding the iconic Indianapolis 500 aligns perfectly with their strategy of partnering with major sporting events, and they are honored to be the new broadcast home for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’ In addition to the broadcast deal, IndyCar has unveiled the schedule for the 2025 season, starting with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 2 and concluding at the Nashville Superspeedway on August 31, with notable races at the Thermal Club and Gateway Raceway in St Louis throughout.
