How to Watch 2026 INDYCAR Freedom 250: Start Time, Date, TV Channel, Streaming, Schedule

The 2026 INDYCAR season heads to Washington, D.C., for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. .

The race airs Sunday, Aug.

23 on FOX and FOX One , with practice and qualifying coverage beginning Saturday on FOX Sports networks.

Marcus Ericsson enters the weekend after winning the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Aug.

16.

Àlex Palou leads the championship standings by 133 points over Kyle Kirkwood with four races remaining.

Here is how to watch the Freedom 250, including the start time, TV channel, streaming information and complete weekend schedule.

Expanded pre-race coverage begins at 11:30 a.m.

ET on FOX and FOX One.

The race broadcast begins at 1 p.m.

ET, with the green flag scheduled for 1:13 p.m.

ET.

Broadcast times are subject to change.

All times Eastern.