How To Watch the Indy 500 From Anywhere

The Indy 500, which takes place on Memorial Day weekend, has long been an unofficial start to summer. But there are so many events leading up to the final race that you may be wondering how to watch it all. FOX gained the broadcast rights this year, so you’ll need a paid service that carries FOX and FOX Sports 1 to view every practice, qualifier, and special event leading up to race day.

We found all the places where you can stream the Indy 500 via FOX. Plus, we’ll tell you which services have free trials and the starting prices for each service. We also break down the race schedule and give you tips on how to watch, in case you’re geographically restricted by streaming blackouts.

Rev those engines and get ready to stream all the racing action, no matter where you are in the world.

How to watch the Indy 500 in the U.S.

Platform	Starting Price	Channels
Hulu + Live TV	$82.99/mo	FOX & FOX Sports
DirecTV	$86.99/mo	FOX & FOX Sports 1
Sling Blue	$25.50/mo	FOX Live channels, FOX Sports 1, & FOX Sports 2
YouTube TV	$59.99/mo (first two months)	FOX, FOX Sports
DISH Network	$91.99/mo	FOX, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2
Fubo	$19.99/mo	FOX, FOX Sports 1
Spectrum TV	$40/mo	FOX, Fox Sports 1

How to watch on Streaming

Hulu + Live TV is one of the best ways to watch the Indy 500 on FOX. You can snag a free trial, whether you are a new or a qualifying returning customer. There are plenty of times when services won’t give returning customers a free trial, so we like that Hulu offers one to more than just new subscribers.

Other streaming providers with free trials include DirecTV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. Sling, DISH, and Spectrum offer inconsistent free trials, which you have to catch as part of a special promotion.

It depends on which service provider you choose, but we found that FOX and FOX Sports were usually included in the base subscription levels for all these services. We suggest getting a streaming service that includes more than just sports content to get the biggest bang for your buck. Three of the best are Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.

How to watch the Indy 500 in the U.K.

Unless you use a VPN to get a U.S. IP address, your only regional option for streaming the Indy 500 from the U.K. is Sky Sports.

Platform	Starting Price	Channels
Sky Sports F1 channel	£20/month	F1
Sky Go app	Free with a Sky TV subscription	Streaming

How to watch the Indy 500 in Canada

Like streaming the Indy 500 from the U.K., Canadian raceway fans have only one option to stream the annual race without a VPN: TSN+.

Platform	Starting Price	Channels
TSN+	$8.00 CA	Auto Racing

How to watch the Indy 500 from anywhere

Once you leave the U.S., channel selection is sparse and doesn’t offer many choices. If you’re not located in the U.S. and still want to watch the Indy 500, you can use a virtual private network (VPN) to change your geo-location and access blocked streaming libraries. With a VPN, you can connect to a U.S. server to get a U.S. IP address, allowing you to access different platforms.

VPNs allow you to unlock content worldwide, which is how someone in Mexico can access the Singapore Grand Prix or get tips on watching ESPN while in Eastern Europe. VPNs open up regional markets to the global community.

Even within your own country, like the U.S., activities like sports betting may be restricted from state to state depending on the local laws. A VPN with access across states helps circumvent those regional restrictions.

Indy 500 schedule

The Indy 500 is only one day, but there’s an entire calendar of events leading up to it that you may not want to miss. Not familiar with the schedule? We have a quick breakdown:

Event date	Event	Event details
Tuesday, May 13, 2025	Opening Day — Indy 500 practice	The qualifying races for who will compete in the Indy 500
Wednesday, May 14, 2025	Indy 500 practice	The qualifying races for who will compete in the Indy 500
Thursday, May 15, 2025	Indy 500 practice	The qualifying races for who will compete in the Indy 500
Friday, May 16, 2025	Indy 500 Fast Friday	Dedicated to fast speeds to see what the real race will entail
Saturday, May 17, 2025	PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 1	Qualifying races to determine who will take the last spots in the final race
Sunday, May 18, 2025	PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 2	Qualifying races to determine who will take the last spots in the final race
Monday, May 19, 2025	Indy 500 practice	A practice day for racers and pit crews
Friday, May 23, 2025	Miller Lite Carb Day	On track activities and a concert with Bret Michaels and The All-American Rejects
Saturday, May 24, 2025	Legends Day — presented by Firestone	Drivers meet fans and sign autographs
Sunday, May 25, 2025	Indy 500 Race Day — presented by Gainbridge Coors Light Snake Pit	The actual race day with plenty of action and spectacle

FAQs

Bottom line: How to watch INDYCAR without cable

If you’re one of the 80 million+ U.S. households that have cut the cord, you can still watch the Indy 500 without cable. Streaming services like Sling, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and more have access to FOX and FOX Sports 1, where the qualifiers and race will be broadcast. If you live close to the races, you can use a VPN to watch, even with the blackout.

If you plan on taking the VPN route, you should only use the best VPNs to access geo-restricted content. Cheaper or free services can leak your IP, which could cause you to be blacked out, or they might not be strong enough to access geo-restricted content.

No matter what route you take, the Indy 500 is one of the most popular unofficial starts to summer. Get in on all the action without missing a single turn on the track.