
The IndyCar race today is broadcast on NBC for the majority of the 2024 season. To find the specific channel and start time for today's event, you should check the official IndyCar schedule or your local TV listings, as it can vary based on your location and the specific race. Many races are also simulcast on the Peacock streaming service.
Finding the exact channel (e.g., NBC, USA Network, or CNBC) depends on the race's contract and timing. Primetime or high-profile races like the Indianapolis 500 typically air on the main NBC network. Afternoon races often appear on the cable channel USA Network. Your best bet is to use the TV provider search on the official IndyCar website or a TV guide app.
For cord-cutters, a Peacock subscription is the most reliable way to watch all sessions live. Other streaming options include FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, which carry the relevant NBC channels. Always confirm the session type—today's broadcast could be a practice, qualifying, or the actual race.
| Race Event | Typical TV Channel | Streaming Service | Approximate Start Time (ET) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis 500 | NBC | Peacock | 11:00 AM | Major event on main network |
| Prime-Time Race | NBC | Peacock | 8:00 PM | Evening broadcast |
| Afternoon Race | USA Network | Peacock | 3:00 PM | Common for many events |
| Qualifying/Practice | Peacock Exclusive | Peacock | Varies | Often only on streaming |
| West Coast Race | USA Network / NBC | Peacock | 3:00 PM / Noon ET | Time zone dependent |

Flip on NBC or check USA Network. That's where you'll find it nine times out of ten. If you can't find it there, just pull up the IndyCar app on your . It has the schedule right on the main page and tells you exactly which channel is carrying the race live. Super easy. Don't forget about Peacock if you stream everything.

As a cord-cutter, my go-to is Peacock. It has every IndyCar race live. If you don't have that, services like YouTube TV or FuboTV will have the race on whatever NBC channel is airing it—could be the main NBC or USA Network. The key is to look at the official IndyCar social media accounts; they always post the channel and streaming links on race day morning.

The broadcast partner is exclusively NBCUniversal. Today's race will be on either the NBC broadcast network or their cable property, USA Network. The determining factors are the event's prestige and the time slot. I follow several motorsport journalists on Twitter who post the specific channel details as soon as the broadcast information is finalized. For absolute certainty, the IndyCar Radio network provides a live audio feed that is never geo-blocked.


