Indianapolis 500 2025 practice schedule, start time, tickets today 5/15/25

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The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. But there’s plenty of action on the track before the race.

Thirty-four cars will practice through Friday, May 16. Qualifying is Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18. Monday, May 19, is another practice day. Carb Day, featuring a practice, pit stop competition and concert, is on Friday, May 23. Legends Day, featuring a public drivers’ meeting, is Saturday, May 24.

Tony Kanaan, the 2013 race winner and Arrow McLaren team principal, is scheduled to take a refresher test. He could sub for Kyle Larson if Larson’s NASCAR Cup responsibilities prevent him from driving here. The test has been pushed back two days because of rain.

Here are the details about today’s track action. All times ET.

Indy 500 practice schedule for today, May 15

10 a.m.: Gates open

10 a.m.: Tony Kanaan refresher test

Noon-6 p.m.: Indy 500 practice

TV: Noon-4 p.m., FS2; 4-6 p.m., FS1

Indy 500 practice weather forecast today, May 15

A 40% chance of rain with high temperatures in the mid 80s.

Indy 500 practice results on Wednesday, May 14

Indy 500 practice, qualifying, race tickets

Carb Day practice tickets for May 23 are $49; practice and concert tickets are $88. Buy tickets here
2025 Indianapolis 500 general admission tickets for May 25 start at $55, reserved seats at $80. Buy tickets here

What channel is Indy 500 practice, qualifying and the race on?

TV: Coverage will be on Fox, FS1 or FS2, depending on day and time. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell.