NTT IndyCar Series Secures Exclusive Deal with FOX Sports for 2025 Season

The hit racing series will have all 17 races and Indianapolis 500 telecast exclusively on FOX, ensuring easy access for fans.

The NTT IndyCar Series is set to embark on a new era in 2025, with all 17 races and the iconic Indianapolis 500 set to be broadcast exclusively on FOX Sports. This move marks a significant consolidation for the series, which currently sees its races split among NBC, USA, and Peacock.

IndyCar CEO Miles stated that the opportunity to consolidate all races on network television played a crucial role in the decision to move to FOX. With 19 windows on network television, fans will have a consistent destination to watch their favorite open-wheel racing action.

"Strategically, ... 19 windows is compelling," Miles said. "For us to cut that in a third or in half, it just doesn't make any sense. We love that fans will know where to go. We love that there's a great deal of consistency. And we think this maximizes the audience."

FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks echoed Miles' sentiment, emphasizing the reach and accessibility of broadcast television. "One of our mantras at FOX Sports is simple wins," Shanks said. "And it's just a fact that the biggest events and the broadest audiences are on broadcast television. FOX is distributed not only over the air but also on every streaming platform that’s out there."

The deal is not limited to race coverage, as practice and qualifying sessions will also be shown on FS1 or FS2. The INDY NXT development series will similarly be featured on FS1 or FS2, with a majority of races broadcast on FS1.

While the length of the deal has not been disclosed, it is expected to be a multiyear agreement. Miles declined to comment on whether IndyCar received an increase from its previous NBC contract.

The exclusive partnership with FOX Sports also aligns with NASCAR's broadcast arrangements, with FOX holding the rights to the first 14 events of the 2025 season. Shanks anticipates a synergistic effect between the two series, with potential lead-ins and promotional opportunities.

"There's going to be a great halo effect for all motorsports," Shanks said. "Once you start to put the two schedules together — both Indy and NASCAR — there's going to be a great halo effect of motorsports because a lot of times they're going to be leading in and out of each other."

The exact start times for the 2025 IndyCar Series races and the lead-in schedule are yet to be announced, with NASCAR's 2025 schedule expected to be released later this month.

"We'll continue to work with Indy on start times and windows to maximize the potential audience," Shanks said.

This television package marks the second negotiated by IndyCar since the Penske family acquired the series in 2019. "I feel like this has been kind of a long time coming — IndyCar and the Indianapolis 500 is truly a crown jewel in not only motorsports but also sports in general," Shanks said. "It truly captures the nation's attention."