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The Indy 500, or the Indianapolis 500, is officially back for its 108th race. We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch the Indy 500 live stream. Better yet, we've found a way for you to enjoy the entire race for free.
It's a packed Sunday for racing fans around the world. The Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and the MotoGP Gran Premi de Catalunya take place in the morning, and the Indy 500 picks up just hours later in the early afternoon. Set in Speedway, Indiana, the event spans 500 miles (or 200 laps) around the track of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Josef Newgarden won the race in 2023 and will return this year to compete again.
We've put together all of the necessary details on tuning into the Indy 500, which typically lasts 2-3 hours from the time the green flag is waved. Keep reading to learn cable and live streaming options for the iconic race and how to use a VPN to access the UK's free Indy 500 live stream.
- See also: Where to watch Formula 1 | Where to watch MotoGP | How to watch NBA Playoffs
How to watch the Indy 500 in the US
The Indy 500 will air on NBC and its streaming counterpart, Peaco*ck, on Sunday in the US. Coverage will kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. ET. The actual race is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. Peaco*ck subscriptions start at $5.99 for the ad-supported plan, but you can upgrade to Premium Plus for an ad-free experience for $11.99 a month.
Peaco*ck is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. Prices start at just $6 a month, with additional discounts on annual plans.
How to watch the Indy 500 in the UK
In the UK, the Indy 500 will air on Sky Sports F1 and NOW TV. Sky memberships vary in price, and NOW TV allows you to sign up for either a day pass (£14.99) or a monthly membership (at £34.99 a month). However, a late development is a real win for motorsport fans today as Sky is also showing the full Indy 500 live stream, for free, on its YouTube channel.
This free YouTube version is blocked for anyone outside of the UK, but you can use a VPN to get around this and enjoy a free Indy 500 live stream from anywhere. We'll show you how just below.
How to watch the Indy 500 from anywhere
If you'll be traveling outside the US or UK during the Indy 500, you can still access channels showing the race via a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow you to temporarily change your virtual location so that you can access your usual websites and apps (and get some added internet privacy, to boot). Our go-to VPN rec is ExpressVPN since it's easy to use and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can check out our ExpressVPN review for additional information.
How to watch a free Indy 500 live stream with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the race.
- Turn it on and set it to the UK.
- Head over to the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
- Watch on the live sections of the sites.
- Race start: Today, 12:45 p.m. ET / 5:45 p.m. BST / 12:45 a.m. AWST (next-day).
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Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow
Lillian Brown is a Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 and focuses on 'how to watch' guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.
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