The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., takes place this weekend and marks the first INDYCAR race ever held on the National Mall.
The upcoming event brings the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, North America's premier open-wheel racing championship, to the nation's capital as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The free, two-day event features racing with landmarks that include the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol as the backdrop.
Here's how to watch.
When is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix?
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes place Aug. 22 to Aug. 23.
The race begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Aug. 23, while events on Aug. 22 include practices, autograph sessions and two IROC races.
What channel is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix?
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix airs live on FOX and streams on FOX One on Sunday, Aug. 23, according
to the events page.
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
- Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One
Viewers can tune in at 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday on FOX or FOX One for the 90-minute prerace show. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix starts at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix broadcast schedule
FOX's weekend broadcast schedule includes practice, qualifying and prerace coverage. All times are Eastern. Events are live unless otherwise noted and stream on FOX One.
Here's what viewers can expect:
Saturday, Aug. 22
- NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice: 9 a.m. ET (FS1)
- IROC Presented By Chevrolet Practice 1: 10:40 a.m. ET (FOX One)
- IROC Presented By Chevrolet Practice 2: 12:25 p.m. ET (FOX One)
- NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice: 1 p.m. ET (FS2)
- IROC Presented By Chevrolet Race: 3 p.m. ET (FOX One)
- NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying: 5 p.m. ET (FS2)
Sunday, Aug. 23
- JAVA HOUSE INDYCAR Warmup: 9 a.m. ET (FS1)
- IROC Presented By Chevrolet Race Encore: 10 a.m. ET (FS1)
- FOX INDYCAR Prerace Show: 11:30 a.m. ET (FOX & FOX One)
- Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C: 1 p.m. ET (FOX & FOX One)
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