Complete Indy 500 schedule: How to watch, start times, entry list

Indianapolis 500 Preparations Underway: Key Dates and Entry List

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The countdown to the 2025 Indianapolis 500 begins as 34 drivers vie for 33 coveted starting positions in what is heralded as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." With 14 countries represented and eight former champions among the field, the anticipation is palpable.

Practice and Qualifying Schedule:
The event will feature an extensive practice period leading to qualifying sessions, detailed as follows (all times in EST):

• Tuesday, May 13:

  • 12 PM – 2 PM: Indy 500 Practice
  • 2 PM – 4 PM: Rookie Orientation & Refresher
  • 4 PM – 6 PM: Indy 500 Practice

• Wednesday, May 14:

  • 12 PM – 6 PM: Indy 500 Practice

• Thursday, May 15:

  • 12 PM – 6 PM: Indy 500 Practice

• Friday, May 16 (Fast Friday):

  • 12 PM – 6 PM: Indy 500 Practice

• Saturday, May 17:

  • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Indy 500 Practice
  • 11 AM – 5:50 PM: Indy 500 Qualifying

• Sunday, May 18:

  • 1 PM – 2 PM: Practice for Fast 12
  • 2 PM – 3 PM: Practice for Last Chance Qualifiers
  • 4:05 PM – 5:05 PM: Fast 12 Qualifying
  • 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM: Last Row Qualifying
  • 6:25 PM – 6:55 PM: Fast 6 Qualifying

• Monday, May 19:

  • 1 PM – 3 PM: Indy 500 Practice

• Friday, May 23 (Carb Day):

  • 11 AM – 1 PM: Indy 500 Practice
  • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Pit Stop Challenge
• Sunday, May 25 (Race Day):
  • 9 AM: Cars to Pit Lane
  • 10:30 AM: Cars to Frontstretch
  • 11:47 AM: Driver Introductions
  • 12:20 PM: National Anthem
  • 12:38 PM: Command to Start Engines
  • 12:45 PM: Green Flag

Entry List Highlights:
Among the notable entries are:

Broadcast Information:
The Indianapolis 500 will be accessible to a global audience through various broadcasters including:

• FOX Sports – USA
• TSN – Canada
• Sky Sports – UK, Italy, New Zealand
• STAN Sport – Australia
• Additional channels available across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

As preparations intensify, the motorsports community eagerly awaits the excitement of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.