Indy 500 race start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule and results

The iconic Indy 500 race is set to return this weekend with all its thrilling action. In the previous year, Josef Newgarden made headlines by passing Marcus Ericsson in a nail-biting finish to claim the victory in the 2023 edition of the race.

This weekend, once again, Josef Newgarden will be looking to make history as he prepares for another thrilling race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Indy 500 is known for its high-octane action and with the practice sessions completed, the 108th edition promises to be as exhilarating as ever.

For Ghanaian fans eager to catch all the action, information on how to tune in is readily available.

What is the Indy 500 full schedule?

Thursday May 16

• Practice 4 – 12pm ET / 5pm BST

Friday May 17

• Practice 5 – 1:15pm ET / 6:15pm BST

Saturday May 18

• Practice 6 – 8:30am ET / 1:30pm BST
• Full field qualifying – 12:30pm ET / 5:30pm BST

Sunday May 19

• Top 12, Last Chance and Fast Six qualifying – 3pm ET / 8pm BST

Monday May 20

• Practice 8 – 1pm ET / 6pm BST

Friday May 24

• Final Practice on Carb Day – 1:30pm ET / 6:30pm BST

Sunday May 26

• Indy 500 – 12:45pm ET / 5:45pm BST

How can I watch the Indy 500?

In the US, fans can catch the live broadcast of the Indy 500 on NBC or stream it on the official Peacock website.

For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports will be airing the event live, while NOW TV provides an online streaming option.

The adrenaline-pumping race will take place at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, which has a capacity of 252,327 spectators.

Who is racing in the Indy 500?

Here is the list of the 33 racers participating in this year’s Indy 500:

1. Scott Mclaughlin
2. Will Power
3. Jose Newgarden
4. Alexander Rossi
5. Kyle Larson
6. Santino Ferrucci
7. Rinus Veekay
8. Pato Oward
9. Felix Rosenqvist
10. Takuma Sato
11. Kyle Kirkwood
12. Ryan Hunter-Reay
13. Colton Herta
14. Alex Palou
15. Callum Ilott
16. Marcus Armstrong
17. Ed Carpenter
18. Kyffin Simpson
19. Marco Andretti
20. Helio Castroneves
21. Scott Dixon
22. Agustin Canapino
23. Sting Ray Robb
24. Christian Rasmussen
25. Tom Blomqvist
26. Romain Grosjean
27. Linus Lundqvist
28. Christian Lundgaard
29. Conor Daly
30. Pietro Fittipaldi
31. Katherin Legge
32. Marcus Ericsson
33. Graham Rahal

What is the prize money for the Indy 500?

The exact prize money for this year’s Indy 500 is yet to be announced, but last year’s winner, Josef Newgarden, took home $3.6 million from a total prize fund of $17 million.