The highly anticipated Indy 500 is upon us, marking a key event in the motorsport calendar. Fans in the UK and Ireland can catch all the live action on Sky Sports F1 over the upcoming two weeks.
Widely recognized as `the greatest spectacle in racing,` the event features a grid of 33 drivers competing across 200 laps of the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. This challenging race is known for its high speeds and intensity, which even some F1 drivers find daunting.
Reigning champion Josef Newgarden aims to make history by becoming the first driver to achieve three consecutive Indy 500 victories.
The field also includes several past champions: Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi, Takuma Sato, Will Power, and Marcus Ericsson.
Despite the presence of former winners, Spanish driver Alex Palou leads the 2025 IndyCar championship standings, having secured wins in four of the first five races in what is typically a very competitive series.
Every session of the Indy 500 fortnight, including comprehensive live coverage of the main race, is available to watch on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Mix. The main race is scheduled for Sunday, May 25.
Indianapolis 500 Weather Forecast
According to the two-week forecast for Indianapolis, significant rain is not expected to impact the crucial qualifying sessions this weekend or the 109th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25.
However, some early practice sessions throughout the two-week period may encounter wet weather conditions.
Sky Sports Coverage Schedule for the Indy 500
- Tuesday May 13: 5:00 PM – Practice 1
- Wednesday May 14: 5:00 PM – Practice 2
- Thursday May 15: 5:00 PM – Practice 3
- Friday May 16: 6:15 PM – Practice 4
- Saturday May 17: 1:30 PM – Practice 5, 4:00 PM – Qualifying (Coverage on Sky Sports Mix, moving to Sky Sports F1 from 8:00 PM)
- Sunday May 18: 6:00 PM – Practice 6, 9:00 PM – Qualifying
- Monday May 19: 6:00 PM – Practice 7
- Friday May 23: 4:00 PM – Final Practice (Sky Sports Mix), 7:30 PM – Pit Stop Challenge
- Sunday May 25: 5:30 PM – 109TH RUNNING OF THE INDY 500 (Main Race)
How to Watch or Stream the Indy 500 in the UK and Ireland
For Sky Subscribers:
- On TV: Sky customers can tune into Sky Sports F1 for live coverage starting from the first practice session on Tuesday, May 13, right through to the Indy 500 race on Sunday, May 25 at 5:30 PM.
- Via App: Sky customers can also stream the action live through the Sky Sports app, which includes features like onboard cameras for every driver.
For Non-Sky Subscribers:
- Stream Online: Viewers without a Sky subscription can stream the event using a NOW Day or Month pass. NOW memberships offer flexibility with no long-term contract required.
Watching the Indy 500 via the Sky Sports Mobile App
Sky Sports subscribers can follow these steps to watch on the mobile app:
- Download or open the Sky Sports mobile app.
- Navigate to the `Watch` section at 5:30 PM on Sunday, May 25.
- Select the Sky Sports F1 channel.
- Sign in using your Sky iD (required only for the initial setup).
What is NOW?
NOW is a streaming service providing immediate access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, including every Sky Sports+ stream, among other content.
Available as an app, NOW allows subscribers to sign up and start streaming instantly on over 60 different devices. It features contract-free membership options, giving users the freedom to cancel at any time!
Membership options include both Day and Month passes. Details on current pricing are available on their website.
