Event Information
August 22 - 23, 2026
INDYCAR Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC Race Day
Sunday, August 23
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world‑class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
*Schedule subject to change
All times eastern time
8:00 AM
Gates Open
9:15 AM
NTT INDYCAR Series Warm-Up
Coverage begins on FS1 at 9 am
11:30 AM
NTT INDYCAR Series Pre-Race Activities
Watch on FOX
1:00 PM
Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC
Watch on FOX
3:15 PM
NTT INDYCAR Series Post-Race Ceremonies