INDYCAR Goes Global in 2026

INDYCAR is accelerating its international strategy for 2026, expanding its broadcast footprint to more than 200 countries and territories. The 18‑race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season will reach more fans than ever thanks to a strengthened network of global media partners and several new distribution agreements.

Series leadership says the timing is perfect. Fourteen nations and territories are represented in the full‑time 2026 driver lineup, and INDYCAR wants every fan base to have access to live coverage. Penske Entertainment Corp. President and CEO Mark Miles emphasized that the sport’s global momentum demands broader availability and deeper international engagement.

INDYCAR LIVE: The Global Streaming Hub

INDYCAR LIVE continues as the series’ worldwide direct‑to‑consumer streaming platform. The service supports broadcast partners in their regions while offering full, uninterrupted coverage everywhere else. Fans get every race, every practice, every qualifying session, plus in‑car cameras, highlights, short‑form content, and vodcasts.

New and Renewed Broadcast Partners for 2026

INDYCAR’s 2026 international lineup includes a mix of new relationships and returning networks:

• Brazil: Band Sport returns after eight years, giving fans a chance to follow rookie Caio Collet.
• Sub‑Saharan Africa, Latin America, Brazil, Mexico: ESPN continues broad coverage, spotlighting stars like Pato O’Ward.
• Spain: Movistar+ and #Vamos remain the home of reigning champion Alex Palou.
• United Kingdom & Italy: Sky Sports and Sky Sports Italia continue showcasing Louis Foster and the Italian fan base.
• Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Sky Sports follows Mick Schumacher’s rookie campaign.
• New Zealand: Sky Sport highlights Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, and Marcus Armstrong.
• Korea: SBS Sport joins as a new partner for 2026.
• Nordics: Viaplay continues coverage of Rasmussen, Lundgaard, Rosenqvist, Ericsson, and rookie Dennis Hauger.
• Austria, Switzerland, Germany: Motorvision returns for a second year.
• Australia: Stan Sport carries Will Power’s 22nd INDYCAR season.
• France: Canal+ broadcasts Romain Grosjean’s return.
• Netherlands: Ziggo Sport continues to spotlight Rinus Veekay.
• Additional returning partners: TSN (Canada), RTVS (Slovakia), S Sport (Turkey), Arena 4 (Hungary), Gaora (Japan), Sport TV (Portugal).

INDY NXT by Firestone Expands Globally

INDY NXT also receives expanded international distribution in 2026. Poland joins the lineup for the first time through Motowizja, giving fans access to rookie Tymek Kucharczyk. Polish viewers can also stream races at tymekkucharczyk.pl. . Additional coverage includes REV TV in Canada, ESPN in Latin America and Brazil, Sky Sports in the UK and Italy, Viaplay in the Nordics, and Sport TV in Portugal.

Drivers React to INDYCAR’s Global Push

Drivers across the paddock praised the expanded reach:

• Christian Lundgaard applauded Viaplay’s continued commitment and the importance of global access.
• Marcus Armstrong highlighted how meaningful Sky Sport’s coverage is for New Zealand fans following Dixon, McLaughlin, and himself.
• Caio Collet emphasized the value of INDYCAR returning to free‑to‑air TV in Brazil through Band Sport.

Season Begins March 1

The 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opens Sunday, March 1 at noon ET with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. INDY NXT begins the same morning at 10 a.m. ET on the streets of St. Petersburg.