IndyCar Announces 2027 Phase One Schedule, Securing Full FOX Broadcast Rights
IndyCar unveiled its 2027 Phase One series agenda, kicking off on March 7 in St. Petersburg, and confirmed that every race will stream live on FOX, positioning the series as the sole North American premier racing championship fully exposed to a broadcast network.
Three Weeks of Surge: Consecutive Weekend Openers
For the fifth year in his 118‑year legacy, IndyCar’s season will ignite across three straight weekends. The opener arrives in the streets of St. Petersburg on March 7, followed by a midnight desert showdown at Phoenix Raceway on March 13—an event that returned after a 2026 hiatus and delivered a track‑record 565 on‑track passes. The final day of the trio, March 21, settles on the 14‑turn, 2.73‑mile Streets of Arlington for the Java House Grand Prix, a cooperative effort between IndyCar, the Dallas Cowboys, and REV Entertainment.
Midseason Road Courses and Iconic Surface Returns
After a brief pause, action resumes on April 4 with Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, marking a return to its traditional April lair. Thursday, April 18, brings the historic 43rd Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach; the 2026 event attracted a modern‑record audience exceeding 200,000 fans.
Indianapolis Highlights and Fuel‑Heated Heritage
May’s first half centers around the Motor Speedway: May 15 hosts the Sonsio Grand Prix on the road course, and the month culminates with the 111th Indianapolis 500 on May 30, followed by a Saturday night finale of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in Downtown Detroit on June 6.
Testing Regimen and Upcoming Announcements
Teams will sharpen their setups in two major open tests: the Unser IndyCar Open Test at Phoenix Raceway on February 23‑24, and the Indy 500 Open Test at Indianapolis on May 4‑5, featuring the Rookie Orientation Program. IndyCar officials have announced that Phase Two—detailing the summer and season‑closing races, specific broadcast times, and the Indy NXT by Firestone lineup—will be released in the coming weeks.
Full Schedule – Phase One
| Date | Event / Venue | TV Network |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 7 | Streets of St. Petersburg | FOX |
| Saturday, March 13 | Phoenix Raceway | FOX |
| Sunday, March 21 | Streets of Arlington | FOX |
| Sunday, April 4 | Barber Motorsports Park | FOX |
| Sunday, April 18 | Streets of Long Beach | FOX |
| Saturday, May 15 | IMS Road Course (Sonsio Grand Prix) | FOX |
| Sunday, May 30 | 111th Indianapolis 500 | FOX |
| Sunday, June 6 | Streets of Detroit | FOX |
With a season that blends historic venues, bustling grassroots action, and comprehensive network exposure, IndyCar’s 2027 Phase One schedule positions the series for a competitive, television‑centric chapter that promises drivers and fans alike a relentless sprint to the final lap. The road to the finish line now twists through Florida, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, California, Indiana, and Michigan—each a distinct chapter of speed and precision that ethics the sport’s storied past while steering it toward the future. This timetable affirms IndyCar’s commitment to delivering a chronologically tight, fully televised marathon of racing excitement.
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