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The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for the 2026 season. For the second year of FOX Sports’ coverage of the series, all races will once again be broadcast on free over the air television. Pre-race coverage will begin shortly before each event, giving the network presenters a platform to hype […]
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for the 2026 season, with all races to be broadcast on free over the air television by FOX Sports for the second year.
Pre-race coverage will start shortly before each event, allowing network presenters to build excitement before the green flag drops.
Most races will begin at similar times to recent years, with some exceptions like the nighttime race at World Wide Technology Raceway in early June.
The event at Nashville Superspeedway has a TBA start time, likely to coordinate with the FIFA World Cup final broadcasted on FOX the same day.
Series and network executives aim to attract high viewership by aligning race start times with key moments in the World Cup, such as the race at Road America following the opening match on June 21.
The 2026 season kicks off on Sunday, March 1, with the green flag waving shortly after noon eastern time, ushering in an exciting lineup of races throughout the year.
