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In partnership with Indycar Series and the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, round 15 of the 2026 season now features a special street circuit in Washington, D.C., for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. You can watch the IndyCar Series race online with Sling TV .
On Sunday (Aug. 23), IndyCar race day takes place throughout the streets of the capital city around the National Mall.
Watch IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix Live Online, at a Glance:
Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT
Network: FOX
Stream: Sling Select , Sling Blue
watch on Sling TV
When Does IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race Day Start ?
The 2026 IndyCar Series Freedom 250 Grand Prix race airs live, with start time of 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
Where to Watch IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix Online
The race day broadcasts on FOX, and it also livestreams on Sling Select , or Sling Blue . Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the grand prix online with Sling TV .
How to Watch IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix With Sling TV
Additionally, FOX is on Sling Blue , but pricing and availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here .
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix?
It’s likely there might be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during race day, such as President Donald Trump, Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Lee Greenwood, Lil Pump, Joe Rogan, Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe and others. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s in Washington, D.C., for the event.
Starting at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix airs live on FOX, while it’s available to livestream on Sling TV on Sunday, Aug. 23.
watch on Sling TV
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