The Indy 500, a crown jewel of the motorsport calendar, is set to unfold with all the excitement broadcasted live on Sky Sports. Practice sessions kick off this week, leading into a unique six-hour qualifying event on Saturday, May 16, culminating in thrilling pole position shootouts on Sunday evening.

IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou aims to defend his title in a race renowned as "the greatest spectacle in racing," featuring 33 drivers competing at speeds exceeding 200 mph on a 2.5-mile oval.

Indy 500 Schedule

• Tuesday, May 12: 5pm - Indy 500 Practice One
• Wednesday, May 13: 5pm - Indy 500 Practice Two
• Thursday, May 14: 5pm - Indy 500 Practice Three
• Friday, May 15: 5pm - Indy 500 Practice Four
• Saturday, May 16: 1.30pm - Indy 500 Practice Five; 4pm - Indy 500 Qualifying
• Sunday, May 17: 6pm - Indy 500 Practice Six; 9pm - Indy 500 Qualifying
• Monday, May 18: 6pm - Indy 500 Practice Seven
• Friday, May 22: 4pm - Indy 500 Practice Eight; 8.10pm - Pit Stop Challenge
• Sunday, May 24: 3pm - 110TH RUNNING OF THE INDY 500 (Race starts at 5.30pm)

Weather Forecast

The practice sessions are expected to be dry, but there is a chance of rain during Saturday's qualifying. Fortunately, the long-range forecast predicts a dry race day for the Indy 500.

How to Watch

• Sky Customers: Tune in on Sky Sports F1 or via the Sky Sports app starting at 3pm on Sunday, May 24.
• Non-Sky Customers: Stream the event with a NOW Day pass or a cancel-anytime Month pass.

Experience the adrenaline and strategy as drivers navigate the challenges of qualifying and race day at this iconic event.