What time does the Indy 500 start today? Full schedule, TV channel, live stream, lineup for the 2024 race in Indianapolis

The biggest weekend in racing commences with the Indianapolis 500, as the race will take on the next chapter in its storied history for the 108th time.

With the Monaco Grand Prix and Coca-Cola 600 also in the spotlight Sunday, the Indy 500 promises to provide excitement on a busy Memorial Day weekend in the country and in the sporting world.

[hyperlink widget_catalog_id="fubo_linkline" link="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=366904&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial" title="The 2024 Indy 500 live with Fubo" more_text="WATCH:"]

This year, there's a certain storyline that could make for must-watch TV even for the casual racing fan. Kyle Larson, who leads the NASCAR Cup Series standings, will attempt to race in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, weather permitting.

Below is everything to know about Sunday's Indy 500, including the start time, TV channel, live stream options and tickets.

LIVE: Follow Indy 500 leaderboard updates from 2024 race

What time does the Indy 500 start today?

• Race: Indianapolis 500
• Date: Sunday, May 26
• Start time: 12:45 p.m. ET green flag

With the Indy 500 being the biggest event in IndyCar, there will be plenty of activity all day long. For the fans in attendance, gates will open at 6 a.m. ET, giving them plenty of time to find their seats before the green flag waves at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Traditions such as the singing of "Back Home Again in Indiana" and driver introductions can be seen on NBC. 

Here is the complete schedule of Sunday's coverage: 

What channel is the Indy 500 on today?

• Race: Indianapolis 500
• Date: Sunday, May 26
• Start time: 12:45 p.m. ET green flag
• TV channel: NBC
• Live stream: Peacock | Fubo

Coverage from Indianapolis Motor Speedway will begin bright and early with the pre-race show starting at 11 a.m. ET on NBC. Race coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET.

The pre-race show and 108th running of the Indy 500 will also be live-streamed on Peacock and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.

Mike Tirico will host the Indy 500 for NBC with studio analyst Danica Patrick for the sixth consecutive year. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and former Indy 500 competitor Jimmie Johnson will join pre-race coverage alongside Tirico and Patrick before flying to the Charlotte to participate in the Coca-Cola 600. Leigh Diffey will call the race with analysts Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe.

If the Indy 500 is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

[hyperlink widget_catalog_id="Nord VPN_linkline" link="https://go.nordvpn.net/SH6Lc" title="Sign up for NordVPN (30-day moneyback guarantee)" more_text="WATCH FROM ANYWHERE:"]

Indy 500 radio station

• Radio channel: SiriusXM

Listen to the 2024 Indy 500 on SiriusXM. Both SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation (Ch. 218) and NBC Sports Audio (Ch. 85) will offer pre-race coverage and a live call of the race from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Get 3 months of SiriusXM for just $1. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.

Indy 500 tickets

• Tickets: StubHub

Tickets for the Indy 500 are available on StubHub. You can check out the seating chart for the race by clicking on the link below.

BUY NOW: Get tickets for the Indy 500 on StubHub

Indy 500 lineup 2024

With all the formalities out of the way, here is the 33-car field that is racing in the 2024 Indianapolis 500, which includes veterans, newcomers and ex-champions across the landscape.

Indianapolis 500 past winners 

Below is a brief history of the winners over the past century-plus, making it one of the most iconic events in sports.