Indy 500 2026: Full UK Schedule and How to Watch on Sky Sports

The Indy 500, one of motorsport's crown jewels, returns on May 24, and Sky Sports has you covered across every session. Defending champion Alex Palou leads a 33-car field aiming for glory on the 2.5-mile oval at over 200 mph, with full UK broadcast details now confirmed.

Why it matters:

For F1 fans, the Indy 500 offers a unique contrast in racing discipline — high-speed oval strategy and raw bravery. Sky Sports brings wall-to-wall coverage, including a direct lead-in to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, making it a must-watch for any motorsport enthusiast.

The details:

• Practice: Runs from May 12–15 and May 18, with sessions at 5pm BST daily. An extra practice on May 22 (4pm, Sky Sports Mix).
• Qualifying: A six-hour marathon on May 16 (4pm) where drivers average four flying laps. The top 12 advance to Sunday's pole shootout (May 17, 9pm). No bumping this year — only 33 entries.
• Race day: Sunday, May 24. Build-up from 3pm, race start at 5.30pm live on Sky Sports F1.
• Weather: Mostly dry expected for practice and qualifying, with a chance of rain on Saturday. The long-range forecast for race day is dry.

What's next:

Sky Sports subscribers can stream live via the Sky Sports app, including onboard cameras for any driver. Non-Sky viewers can sign up for a NOW Day or Month pass. The 110th running promises unpredictability and edge-of-seat action — don't miss it.