{"id":1951924,"date":"2026-05-24T01:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T22:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1951924"},"modified":"2026-05-24T01:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T22:00:17","slug":"heres-where-to-watch-the-indianapolis-500-race-live-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1951924","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Where to Watch the Indianapolis 500 Race Live Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tThe 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind., on Sunday (May 24). The race features the best and brightest drivers in IndyCar motorsports, such as Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi, Team Penske\u2019s David Malukas and others.<\/p>\n

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\n\tAnd the year, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever serves as the race\u2019s Grand Marshal, who delivers the traditional pre-race command, \u201cdrivers, start your engines.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tWhere to Watch Indianapolis 500 Online, At a Glance:\t<\/h3>\n
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  • Date:<\/strong> May 24<\/li>\n
  • Broadcast Channels:<\/strong> FOX, FOX Sports<\/li>\n
  • Streaming:<\/strong> DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    \n\t\tWhen Does Indianapolis 500 Start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    \n\tIndy 500 broadcasts on Sunday (May 24) with flag drop at 12:45 p.m. ET\/9:45 a.m. PT. The motorsport event airs live on FOX and FOX Sports.<\/p>\n

    \n\t\tWhere to Watch\u00a0Indianapolis 500 Online for Free\t<\/h2>\n

    \n\tCord-cutters have a few ways to watch Indy 500 online, especially if you want to watch for free. Online streaming platforms, like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others have free trials, so you can watch FOX and FOX Sports for free.<\/p>\n

    \n\tKeep reading for more details on how to watch the race online without cable.<\/p>\n

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    \n\tYou can livestream the Indy 500 on FOX and FOX Sports with DirecTV\u2019s \u201cEntertainmet\u201d package. The streaming service\u2019s most comprehensive plan is the \u201cEntertainment\u201d signature streaming package with more than 90 live channels, which includes plenty of other sports channels: ESPN, ESPN2, FS2, NBA TV, NHL Network and more. For a limited time, new subscribers can get DirecTV for just $59.99 for the first month of service (reg. $89.99 per month).<\/p>\n

    \n\tMeanwhile, the streamer offers the \u201cMySports Genre Pack\u201d with over 20 sports channels, including FOX and FOX Sports, and access to ESPN Unlimited. It goes for $49.99 per month for the first two months of service ($64.99 per month afterwards) with DirecTV\u2019s current deals. Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.<\/p>\n

    \n\tAdditionally, you can stream up to three devices with a subscription to DirecTV, as well as unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows to watch back on-demand.<\/p>\n

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    \n\t\tSling Blue comes with 40+ channels.\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \n\tA subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with FOX and goes for $45.99 per month, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels. You can watch local networks such as NBC and ABC (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks too. Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \n\t\tFubo is affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \n\tWith prices starting at $48.99 per month for the first month of service, Fubo\u2019s \u201cPro\u201d plan is a cable alternative streaming service that offers the Indy 500 broadcasts on FOX and FOX Sports. The plan features more than 200 other channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network and others. Fubo comes with a five-day free trial, so you can try out the service before you commit month-to-month.<\/p>\n

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    \n\t\tHulu + Live TV comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost.\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \n\tIf you don\u2019t have a\u00a0Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a\u00a0free trial\u00a0that\u2019ll get you your first three days free to access FOX and FOX Sports. Once the free trial is over, you\u2019ll be charged the regular subscription fee starting at $89.99 per month. For even more content, Hulu + Live TV bundles with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to watch even more exclusive and original sporting events and programming.<\/p>\n

    \n\t\tWho Is Performing During Indianapolis 500?\t<\/h2>\n

    \n\tFor 2026, Grammy-nominated singer and American Idol<\/em> winner Jordin Sparks performs \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner\u201d before the race begins. Along with 2015 and 2024, this is the third time Sparks has performed the National Anthem of the United States during the racing event.<\/p>\n

    \n\tIn the meantime, Indianapolis 500 is available to watch on FOX and FOX Sports via DirecTV, on Sunday (May 24) with a start time of 12:45 p.m. ET\/9:45 a.m. PT.<\/p>\n

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