Get your glass of milk ready, fire up the grill and get your screen set up, because it's time to start your engines for the Memorial Day Weekend tradition known as the Indianapolis 500.
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The greatest spectacle in racing returns for another 200 laps and 500 miles, signaling the unofficial start of summer.
Marcus Ericcson will attempt a repeat following his win in 2022. Only five drivers — Helio Castroneves (2001, 2002), Al Unser (1970, 1971), Bill Vukovich (1953, 1954), Mauri Rose (1947, 1948) and Wilbur Shaw (1939, 1940) have won the race in back-to-back years.
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Alex Palou won the pole in qualifying, becoming the first Spanish driver to do so. Palou also set a qualifying record with an average four-lap speed of 234.217 mph, which could provide a big boost to his chances of securing his first Indy 500 win.
Graham Rahal was initially bumped from the grid via Jack Harvey's last attempt, but he made his way into the race as an injury replacement for Stefan Wilson, who suffered a vetebra fracture in a crash with Katherine Legge during practice.
Sunday is a huge day in auto racing. Formula 1 gets it started with the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by the Indy 500 and then the nightcap, NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. Fans will get to see nearly 15 hours of live racing.
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Here is a complete guide to watching the 107th running of the Indy 500, including the TV channel and live streaming options.
What channel is the Indy 500 on today?
- Race: Indianapolis 500
- Date: Sunday, May 28
- 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 9 a.m. ET, exclusively on Peacock. Local NBC stations will pick up the pre-race coverage at 11 a.m. ET and then air the race.
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Below are the top 40 television markets in the United States and their respective local NBC affiliates.
| Market | Channel (Digital) |
|---|---|
| New York | 4 (35) |
| Los Angeles | 4 (36) |
| Chicago | 5 (33) |
| Philadelphia | 10 (28) |
| Dallas | 5 (24) |
| San Francisco-Bay Area | 11 (13) |
| Washington, D.C. | 4 (34) |
| Houston | 2 (35) |
| Boston | 15 (32) |
| Atlanta | 11 (10) |
| Phoenix | 12 (12) |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg | 8 (7) |
| Seattle | 5 (25) |
| Detroit | 4 (32) |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 11 (11) |
| Miami | 6 (31) |
| Denver | 9 (9) |
| Orlando | 2 (11) |
| Cleveland | 3 (19) |
| Sacramento | 3 (35) |
| Charlotte | 36 (24) |
| Portland | 8 (8) |
| Indianapolis | 13 (13) |
| Baltimore | 11 (12) |
| Raleigh-Durham | 5 (17) |
| Nashville | 4 (10) |
| San Diego | 39 (17) |
| Salt Lake City | 5 (23) |
| San Antonio | 4 (28) |
| Kansas City | 41 (36) |
| Hartford-New Haven | 30 (31) |
| Columbus | 38 (35) |
| Milwaukee | 4 (32) |
| West Palm Beach | 5 (12) |
| Cincinnati | 5 (20) |
| Greenville | 4 (30) |
| Las Vegas | 3 (22) |
| Austin | 36 (21) |
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Indianapolis 500 schedule
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:
| Time (ET) | Event | TV channel |
| 6 a.m. | Gates open | — |
| 9 a.m. | Cars to pit lane | — |
| 9 a.m. | Borg Warner Trophy march to the bricks | — |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cars to grid on frontstretch | — |
| 11:47 a.m. | Driver introductions | NBC |
| 12:18 p.m. | Invocation and national anthem | NBC |
| 12:35 p.m. | "Back Home Again in Indiana" | NBC |
| 12:45 p.m. | Green flag | NBC |
How to watch the Indy 500 live online
- Live stream: NBCSports.com | Peacock | Fubo
Those without cable who are hoping to catch a glimpse of "the greatest spectacle in racing" have a few options. Viewers can watch on NBCSports.com, Peacock or Fubo, which comes with a free trial for new subscribers.
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Indy 500 radio broadcasts
As per usual, local audiences will have a few ways to listen to the Indy 500 on radio. They can tune in to WIBC (93.1 FM) or WFNI (93.5/107.5 FM) The Fan in Indianapolis.
Satellite radio subscribers can listen on Sirius XM channels 85 (NBC Sports Audio) and 160 (Sirius XM IndyCar Nation).
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network will produce the race broadcast.