If you are watching IndyCar races from practice to qualifying to the checkered flag, IndyCar predictions can be another way to get into the action.
Below, we'll give you the full IndyCar TV schedule for 2026, including every times for every race and qualifying session, plus how you can make predictions while you watch IndyCar.
On PrizePicks, you can make real-money predictions on every IndyCar race during the 2026 season and get paid instantly if you are right — from race winners to finishing position and more.
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2026 IndyCar TV Schedule: How to Watch Every Race, Qualifying
The 2026 IndyCar schedule is below. In 2026, all IndyCar races are televised on FOX.
Qualifying, practices, and warm-ups can be watched on FS1 or FS2, while streaming is available for all events on FOX ONE.
PrizePicks offers projections and markets for every race during the 2026 IndyCar season. All times are ET.
- Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - March 1 - Winner: Alex Palou
- Good Ranchers 250 - March 7 - Winner: Josef Newgarden
- Grand Prix of Arlington - March 15 - Winner: Kyle Kirkwood
- Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix - March 29 - Winner: Alex Palou
- Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach - April 19 - Winner: Alex Palou
- Sonsio Grand Prix - May 9 - 4:30 p.m.
- Qualifying: May 8, 5:30 p.m.
- 110th Running of The Indianapolis 500 - May 24 - 12:30 p.m.
- Qualifying Day 1: May 16, 11 a.m. (FS2), 2 p.m. (FS1), 4 p.m. (FOX)
- Qualifying Pole Day: March 17, 4 p.m. (FOX)
- Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix - May 31 - 12:30 p.m.
- Qualifying: May 30, 1 p.m. ET - 1 p.m. (FS1)
- Bommarito Automotive Group 500 - June 7 - 9:00 p.m.
- Qualifying: June 6, 4:30 p.m. (FS2)
- XPEL Grand Prix at Road America - June 21 - 2:00 p.m.
- Qualifying: June 20, 2 p.m. (FS1)
- Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio - July 5 - 12:30 p.m.
- Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix - July 19 - TBA
- Onlybulls Grand Prix of Portland - August 9 - 4:00 p.m.
- Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham - August 16 - 12 p.m.
- Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. - August 23 - TBA
- Snap-On Makers and Fixers 250* - August 29- 2:30 p.m.
- Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250 - August 30 - 1:00 pm
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - September 6 - 2:30 pm
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Make IndyCar Predictions on Drivers: Pick More or Less on Driver Stats
The first way you can earn money with your IndyCar predictions is with Player Picks, PrizePicks’ real money fantasy sports game.
Simply pick 2-6 drivers — or combine picks with players from other sports, predict whether each stat will go More or Less than the projection, and cash in when you’re right. The more picks you add, the bigger your potential payout.
Here are some IndyCar Player Picks markets that you can make picks on:
- IndyCar Points — Will a driver score more or fewer points than projected?
- Starting Position — More or Less on where a driver qualifies on the grid (pre-qualifying)
- Place Differential — More or Less on the difference between finishing and starting position
- Finishing Position — More or Less on the position a driver finishes the race at the checkered flag
Combine your best picks for every race by choosing More or Less and cash in if your predictions connect.
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IndyCar Predictions on Team Picks: Pick Winners, Podiums, & More
There are more IndyCar predictions on PrizePicks than just driver stats. Team Picks offers yes/no markets on race outcomes and championship futures to earn money if you’re correct on a CFTC-regulated prediction market.
Choose your driver, lock it down, and get paid instantly if you’re right after the race. The crowd sets the price — so if a pick is less popular, it pays even more when it hits.
As of writing, on Team Picks, you can take Alex Palou to win the 2026 Sonsio Grand Prix ($10 pays $16.90) or Kyle Kirkwood to win the Driver Championship ($10 pays $71.40) — and that's merely the beginning.
Here are some available IndyCar prediction markets on PrizePicks Team Picks:
- Race Winner — Will this driver win the race? Or not?
- Podium — Will this driver finish in the top 3? Or not?
- Top 5/Top 10 Finisher — Will this driver finish inside the top 5 or 10? Or not?
- Fastest Lap — Will this driver post the race's fastest lap?
- H2H Matchups — Which driver finishes higher: pick your side
- Driver Champion — Will this driver win the 2026 IndyCar Championship?
PrizePicks’ IndyCar prediction markets on Team Picks are available in 35 states, including California, Florida, Indiana for the Indy 500, and Texas
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How to Make IndyCar Predictions on PrizePicks
Getting started making IndyCar Predictions on PrizePicks takes less than five minutes. Here’s how:
- Download the PrizePicks app and create your account
- Enter promo code PLAYBOOK to unlock $50 instantly in Lineups — or click here to claim your new user offer
- Verify your identity — required to play, usually takes less than a minute
- Get in that first deposit of at least $10
- Make your way to the IndyCar board — or any other sport — and choose either Player Picks
- Choose More or Less and submit your first Lineup of at least $5
Boom! Now you'll have $50 in Bonus Lineups for your 2026 IndyCar predictions and any other sport!
How to Make Sharper IndyCar Predictions
Here are some tips to consider for your IndyCar predictions on PrizePicks.
- Qualifying position can be vital — At some tracks (like the Indy Road Course), the starting grid nearly mirrors the finishing order. Starting position and finishing position picks live and die by qualifying results, so follow track results from qualifying closely.
- Get expert IndyCar race predictions — Even if you’re tracking qualifying, get free expert predictions and picks to see what drivers are leading the conversation. Find our weekly IndyCar predictions here.
- Track type makes a difference — Street circuits increase incident potential and DNFs. Also, watch out for ovals and road courses. Know the track and adjust your risk.
- Watch for reliability — A driver who is great in qualifying/practice means nothing if they're DNF-prone. Check recent race history before locking in a winner or podium pick.
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2026 IndyCar Predictions on PrizePicks: FAQs
Can I make IndyCar predictions to win real money on PrizePicks?
Yes, you can make IndyCar predictions on PrizePicks for every race weekend. PrizePicks offers both Player Picks (More or Less on driver stats) and Team Picks (yes/no on race outcomes) for real money across the 2026 IndyCar season.
What states can I play IndyCar picks on PrizePicks?
PrizePicks is available in 45+ states, but not all have Player or Team Picks. Check your state's eligibility here.
What's the difference between Player Picks and Team Picks?
Player Picks are More or Less predictions on individual driver stats — points, finishing position, starting position, and more. Team Picks are yes or no markets on race outcomes — winner, podium, H2H, and futures for championship picks.
