The fastest path to a free, legal stream is the FOX One 7-day free trial in the US — reachable from anywhere by connecting to a US server first. Cancel before day eight and you'll have watched practice, qualifying, Carb Day, and the race itself for nothing.

Pair any country route below with VPN Super on your phone, laptop, or TV. The free plan covers all the countries you need.

Where to watch the Indy 500 — broadcasters by country

Where to watch the Indy 500 on TV in the US

FOX is the live home of the 110th Indy 500. Pre-race coverage starts at 10:00 AM ET on Sunday 24 May, with the green flag at 12:30 PM ET. The full broadcast runs 12:30 to 3:30 PM ET.

If you have an antenna, FOX is free over the air across most of the country. If you don't, the streaming options are FOX One ($19.99 a month or $199.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial), or any cable replacement that includes your local FOX affiliate — YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. The FOX Sports app's live FOX Sports stream is gated behind a TV-provider login or a FOX One account.

How to watch the Indy 500 in the UK

Sky Sports F1 carries the IndyCar season, including the Indy 500, in the UK. There's no free-to-air option — Sky Sports needs a Sky subscription, or a NOW Sports Day Membership (around £14.99) or Month Membership (around £34.99) for a contract-free watch.

For free, your cleanest path is to connect to the US through VPN Super, open foxsports.com, and use the FOX One 7-day free trial. The whole race weekend fits inside the trial window if you sign up the day before qualifying.

Where to watch the Indy 500 in Australia

Stan Sport is the Australian home for every IndyCar race in 2026, including the Indy 500. Stan Sport is a $20/month add-on to a Stan base subscription (Basic from $12, Standard from $17, Premium from $22) — the Sport price went up from $15 in July 2025 after Stan picked up the Premier League. The race starts at 2:30 AM AEST on Monday 25 May local time, so set an alarm or record it.

If you want a free path: connect to the US through VPN Super and use the FOX One 7-day trial. If you'd rather stay within Australian rights, Stan offers a 30-day free trial on a base plan — but the Sport add-on is paid from day one.

How to watch the Indy 500 in Canada

TSN holds Canadian IndyCar rights through TSN+, its streaming platform. A TSN+ subscription is required, or a Bell TV / cable package that includes TSN.

For free: connect to the US via VPN Super and use FOX One's 7-day trial. The race itself runs 12:30 PM ET, which is a clean Sunday afternoon viewing slot from anywhere in Canada.

Indy 500 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Sky Sports carries the IndyCar season across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — IndyCar's 2026 release confirmed Sky DACH coverage following Mick Schumacher's rookie season. There's no free-to-air option. Sky DACH needs a subscription, or you can use a WOW pass for a contract-free monthly route (varies by promotion).

For a free workaround, connect to the US through VPN Super and use FOX One's 7-day trial. IndyCar Live's All Access (€54.99 a year in Germany) is also available without a VPN.

Indy 500 in India and other regions

There's no traditional broadcaster carrying the IndyCar season in India in 2026. The route is IndyCar Live — IndyCar's own streaming service. The All Access tier covers every track session of the season; pricing varies by country and typically lands lower than US pricing in India.

If your region isn't on IndyCar's broadcast list, IndyCar Live is usually the cleanest path: subscribe directly, no VPN required for playback in supported countries.

Where to watch the Indy 500 for free

There's no fully free, fully legal route to watch the Indy 500 live in 2026. The closest thing to free is FOX One's 7-day free trial in the US — which you can reach from anywhere by connecting to a US server through VPN Super. Cancel before day seven and you'll have watched practice, qualifying, Carb Day, and the race itself for nothing.

If you live in Indianapolis specifically, the local TV blackout is normally in place but has been lifted in years where the grandstands sell out. The 2025 race had the blackout lifted after a sellout, and IMS president Doug Boles told the Indianapolis Star in February 2026 that the same is expected for 2026 — but it isn't confirmed yet. Keep an eye on local Indianapolis news in the week before race day.

Outside North America, highlights typically appear on YouTube the day after the race. That's not live, but it's free and legal.

How to watch the Indy 500 without cable

You don't need cable to watch the Indy 500 in 2026. A laptop, a phone, or a smart TV plus one of the methods below is enough.

Pair any of these with VPN Super's streaming VPN and you can sign in from anywhere in the world.

Where to watch Indy 500 qualifying

Qualifying for the 110th Indy 500 runs across the weekend of Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2026. PPG Armed Forces Qualifying covers both days.

From outside the US, connect to a US server through VPN Super and use FOX One's 7-day trial. If you start the trial on Friday 15 May, the trial covers Pole Day, Sunday qualifying, Carb Day, and the race itself on 24 May.

For Australia, Stan Sport carries qualifying live. For the UK, Sky Sports F1 covers it.

How to watch the Indy 500 live, step by step

Method 1: FOX One in the US (7-day free trial)

1. Connect to a US server. Open VPN Super and connect to a US server — skip this step if you're already in the US.
2. Sign up at fox.com. Click "Try FOX One free for 7 days."
3. Create an account. Use any working email. A US payment method usually works without a US billing address, but some cards are rejected — try a different card if you see an error.
4. Open the live FOX channel. Pre-race starts 10:00 AM ET on Sunday 24 May.
5. Cancel before day eight. Set a calendar alert to avoid the $19.99 charge.

Method 2: Stan Sport from Australia (every IndyCar race)

1. Connect to an Australia server. Use VPN Super if you're outside Australia.
2. Sign up at stan.com.au. Stan Basic + Stan Sport is the cheapest combination.
3. Use an Australian payment method. An AU credit card or PayPal works. The 30-day Stan trial doesn't include the Sport add-on.
4. Open the IndyCar hub on Stan Sport. Live at 2:30 AM AEST on Monday 25 May local time.

Method 3: TSN+ from Canada

1. Connect to a Canadian server. Use VPN Super if you're outside Canada.
2. Subscribe to TSN+ at tsn.ca. Or sign in with a TSN-eligible TV provider.
3. Open the live IndyCar broadcast. 12:30 PM ET on Sunday 24 May.

Method 4: IndyCar Live (international, full season)

1. Open indycarlive.com. Available in most countries that don't have a local IndyCar broadcaster.
2. Subscribe to All Access. Around $49.99/year in the US, €54.99/year in Germany; pricing varies by region.
3. Watch every track session. The All Access tier covers practice, qualifying, and the race for the full 2026 season. No VPN required for playback in supported countries.

Where a VPN won't help

Setup checklist before green flag

1. Install VPN Super. Get the VPN download on every device you might watch on — laptop, phone, TV.
2. Pick your route. US (FOX One, free trial), Australia (Stan Sport), UK (Sky Sports / NOW), Canada (TSN+), or international (IndyCar Live).
3. Test the day before. Connect during Saturday qualifying coverage and load the stream. If something is wrong, you have a full week before the race to fix it.
4. Use a wired connection if possible. Ethernet beats Wi-Fi for three hours of HD video.
5. Open the VPN before the streaming site. If you load the broadcaster first and turn the VPN on after, the site may have already cached your real location.
6. Pick a server close to the broadcaster. Browse VPN Super's server list and pick the country whose route you're using.
7. Set a cancellation reminder. If you're using the FOX One trial, set a calendar alert for day six.