IndyCar 2027 schedule and race dates (Phase One)
IndyCar has confirmed Phase One of its NTT IndyCar Series 2027 schedule — the first 8 races, from St. Petersburg (Sun, Mar 7) to the Indianapolis 500 (Sun, May 30). Dates are firm; start times are still to be announced. Tap any race for its date, venue and a start time in your timezone once IndyCar sets it.
Last verified 10 October 2026. Source: IndyCar's 2027 Phase One schedule (first 8 races, dates firm, start times TBA), unveiled 12 August 2026 by IndyCar.com and FOX Sports; Phase Two to follow. These are the first 8 of about 17 races; the rest of the calendar and all start times are still to be announced. Every 2027 race is on FOX. Unofficial; not affiliated with IndyCar.
Confirmed IndyCar 2027 races (Phase One)
| Race | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Petersburg IndyCar raceSt. Petersburg, Florida | |
| 2 | Phoenix IndyCar raceAvondale, Arizona | |
| 3 | Arlington IndyCar raceArlington, Texas | |
| 4 | Barber IndyCar raceBirmingham, Alabama | |
| 5 | Long Beach IndyCar raceLong Beach, California | |
| 6 | IndyCar Grand PrixSpeedway, Indiana | |
| 7 | Indianapolis 500Speedway, Indiana | |
| 8 | Detroit IndyCar raceDetroit, Michigan |
What’s still to come
- More races: IndyCar has released only Phase One (8 rounds). The full season usually runs to around 17 races; the remaining rounds are to be announced and will be added here.
- Start times & TV: to be announced. Every confirmed race airs on FOX; exact green-flag times come closer to the season.
- The anchor: the Indianapolis 500 (Sun, May 30) at Indianapolis — the marquee round of the year.
Common questions about the IndyCar 2027 schedule
When does the IndyCar 2027 season start?
IndyCar's 2027 Phase One opens with the St. Petersburg IndyCar race at St. Petersburg on Sunday, 7 March 2027. Only the first 8 races are confirmed so far; IndyCar is releasing the rest of the calendar separately.
When is the Indianapolis 500 in 2027?
The Indianapolis 500 is on Sunday, 30 May 2027 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It is the anchor of the 2027 schedule and one of the biggest motorsport start-time searches of the year in the US.
How many IndyCar races are confirmed for 2027?
8, as Phase One. The full IndyCar season usually runs to around 17 rounds; the remaining races are "to be announced" and this page updates as IndyCar confirms them.
Are the IndyCar 2027 start times and TV windows out?
Not yet. IndyCar announces exact start times and TV windows closer to the season. Every 2027 race is on FOX; each race page shows the green flag in your timezone once the times are set.
Also on When's the Race: the NASCAR Cup 2027 schedule, the MotoGP 2027 calendar and the F1 2027 calendar.