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Indy 500 on Track for First Grandstand Sellout Since 2016

The 109th Indianapolis 500 will host an estimated 350,000 fans on May 25, with lifted local TV blackout and Fox Sports debuting as the race's broadcast partner.

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Overview

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials confirmed fewer than 1,000 grandstand tickets remain, with a full sellout expected by May 19.
  • This marks the first grandstand sellout since the 100th running of the race in 2016, reflecting a resurgence in fan demand.
  • The local television blackout for Central Indiana has been lifted, allowing residents to watch the race live for the first time in years.
  • Fox Sports will broadcast the race live as part of its first year as the official IndyCar broadcast partner.
  • General admission tickets remain available, with total attendance projected to reach 350,000, making the event one of the largest single-day sporting gatherings in the world.