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109th Indianapolis 500 Set to Draw 350,000 Fans as Fox Makes Broadcast Debut

The iconic race kicks off Sunday, May 25, at 12:45 p.m. ET, featuring 33 drivers, including Josef Newgarden's bid for an unprecedented third consecutive victory.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 15: #28, Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global Honda prior to the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 15, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • The 109th Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with the green flag scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Fox will broadcast the race for the first time, with pre-race coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET, marking a shift in media rights for the event.
  • A crowd of approximately 350,000 is expected, with all reserved grandstand and suite tickets sold out; $55 general admission tickets remain available for infield viewing.
  • Thirty-three drivers, including three rookies and two-time defending champion Josef Newgarden, will compete for a purse that could reach $20 million.
  • Helio Castroneves, the most experienced driver in the field, will make his 25th Indy 500 start, while Newgarden aims for an unprecedented three-peat victory.