The 13th round of the 2026 IndyCar season will unfold at Portland International Raceway, with the field poised for a decisive weekend.
2026 Standings Snapshot
Alex Palou leads the championship by 83 points over David Malukas, while the gap to third‑placed Kyle Kirkwood sits at 87. Will Power, the recent Portland champion, remains on a quest for a victory since moving to Andretti Global.
How to Follow the Action
On Sunday, August 9, the live broadcast imports 110 laps of open‑wheel racing to FOX and TSN Canada. Streaming comes via FOX ONE, with alternate in‑car coverage on HBO MAX, and the IndyCar Radio feed reaches the long‑haul audience.
Full Weekend Play‑by‑Play
- Friday, Aug 7
- 4:30 pm EST – Indy NXT practice – FOX SPORTS 2
- 5:35 pm EST – IndyCar practice – FOX SPORTS 1
- Sunday, Aug 8
- 12:00 pm EST – Indy NXT practice – FOX SPORTS 1
- 1:05 pm EST – IndyCar practice – FOX SPORTS 1
- 3:00 pm EST – Indy NXT qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
- 7:05 pm EST – IndyCar qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
- Sunday, Aug 9
- 1:00 pm EST – IndyCar warmup – FOX SPORTS 1
- 2:00 pm EST – Indy NXT race – FOX SPORTS 1
- 4:00 pm EST – IndyCar pre‑race – FOX
- 4:27 pm EST – Green flag for the 110‑lap IndyCar race – FOX
With the championship leaderboard already set, every lap of the Portland sprint carries weight for the hearts of fans tuning in across the nation.
IndyCar 2026 in Portland: Live Stream, TV Guide, Saturday Schedule & Start Times
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