Indy 500 live stream: how to watch the 2024 race free online from anywhere today, delayed start time

2024 Indy 500 favourite Alexander Rossi (#7 Arrow McLaren SP) during practice for the NTT INDYCAR Series Gallagher Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
(Image credit: Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

You can watch the Indy 500 for free on the Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel in the UK. Away from home? Use NordVPN to tune in to your usual stream from abroad. We have full details on how to watch Indy 500 live streams 2024 from anywhere just below. Severe weather has delayed the delayed start time is predicted to be 9 pm BST / 4 pm ET according to officials, with ‘no chance of cars on track before then’. The good news is the 108th running off the Indianapolis 500 is still expected to go ahead on Sunday.

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Indy 500 dates:24-26 May 2024
Free stream:Sky Sports F1 YouTube (UK)
Watch anywhereUse NordVPN to watch any stream

Indy 500 schedule 2024

  • Carb Day Final Practice – Friday, 24th May | 4pm BST / 11am ET
  • Pit Stop Challenge – Friday, 24th May | 7.30pm BST / 2.30pm ET
  • Indy 500 Parade – Saturday, 25th May | 5pm BST / 12pm ET
  • Pre-Race – Sunday, 26th May | 4pm BST / 11am ET
  • Race (delayed) – Sunday, 26th May | 9pm BST / 4pm ET

Watch Indy 500 free live stream

Every minute of the build up to the race itself of the Indy 500 will be broadcast on Sky Sports F1 in HD, with the race starting at 5.45pm BST on Sunday. Take a look at the best Sky TV deals.

The race itself is available for free on the Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel.

Remember, if you're not in the UK at the moment, you'll need a VPN to ensure you can watch you regular subscription without being geo-blocked. NordVPN is our favourite.

Watch 2024 Indy 500 live from anywhere

Most Indy 500 live streams are location-sensitive. So, you won't be able to access your home service when travelling abroad. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a small but powerful app that lets you select your preferred location and thus unblock your usual Indy 500 live stream – including free streams in the UK and Austria.

NordVPN is our pick of the best VPN services. It's affordable, fast, and easy to use. Try it risk-free for 30 days and see for yourself.

Try NordVPN risk-free for 30 days

Try NordVPN risk-free for 30 days
NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee with its VPN service. You can use it to unblock live streams on your mobile, tablet, laptop, TV, games console and more. There's 24/7 customer support and three months free when you sign up. Give it a try.

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How to use a VPN for any Indy 500 live stream

1. Sign up to the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.

2. Open the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the Indy 500, you may need to choose the UK for Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel.

3. Then head over to Sky Sports F1 YouTube on your browser or device and enjoy the free Indy 500 live stream of the race itself.

How to watch Indy 500 on your mobile device

In the US, iOS and Android users can stream every race live and on demand via the Peacock app.

In the UK, fans just need to head to the Sky Sports F1 page on the YouTube app, available on iOS and Android. 

2024 Indy 500 live streams in the USA

In the USA, the 2024 Indy 500 is being shown on NBC and Peacock. Peacock is also the place to go to watch Friday and Saturday's Carb Day Final Practice, Pit Stop Challenge and the traditional Indy 500 Parade.

Peacock starts from only $5.99 a month, or you can pay more to get rid of the ads. In addition to the Indy 500, you'll also be able to watch the likes of EPL soccer, WWE, Premiership Rugby and lots more.

If it's just the NBC coverage you're after, and you don't have cable access to those TV channels, it's actually cheaper to watch on streaming services such as Sling or Fubo.

Don't forget, if you're not in the US right now, you'll need a VPN to ensure you can watch you regular subscription without being geo-blocked. NordVPN is our favourite.

Indy 500 Peacock Premium $5.99/month

Indy 500 Peacock Premium $5.99/month
Sign up to the monthly Premium plan and as well as the Indy 500, you can watch live EPL soccer games and the French Open 2024 online or through the Peacock app on iOS, Android or smart TVs. There's no contract. You can cancel or change your plan anytime.

Indy 500 on Sling TV 50% off your first month

Indy 500 on Sling TV 50% off your first month
Catch NBC's coverage of Indy 500 with Sling Blue. Sling Blue is great for people who want network TV, as it packs at least two major broadcast networks: FOX and NBC. You get your first month half price, then it costs from $40 each month after. No contract, cancel at any time. What's to lose?

Indy 500 on Fubo Free 7-day trial | $79.99 a month

Indy 500 on Fubo Free 7-day trial | $79.99 a month
Fubo includes NBC (plus CBS, ESPN, Fox, and ABC) so it's a great way to stream sports, including the 2024 F1 season. The app supports Roku, Fire TV and iOS/Android devices. No contract, cancel anytime.

Indy 500 live stream in Australia

For Indy 500 fans Down Under, you'll love the all-inclusive service provided by the Stan Sport streaming service. 

The basic Stan package is $10 per month and comes with a 30-day free trial. When you add the necessary Stan Sport add-on, though, for an $15 extra per month, that gets charged immediately. 

Remember, if you're not in Australia right now, you'll need a VPN to ensure you can watch you regular subscription without being geo-blocked. NordVPN is our favourite.

Watch Indy 500 live stream in the UK

Every minute of the build up to the race itself of the Indy 500 will be broadcast on Sky Sports F1 in HD, with the race starting at 5.45pm BST on Sunday.

That means you can also watch on your smartphone, tablet web browser or other streaming devices via Sky Go. Not currently a Sky subscriber? Then take a look at the best Sky TV deals to watch this game and the rest of the massive range of events that Sky shows.

BT TV customers can also enjoy the game with the Big Sport package. While Virgin TV users will get this game with Virgin Media customers are be able to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool with a Sky Sports subscription through one of Virgin Media’s sports packages.

And if you don't wish to commit to any of those plans, there's also the Now Sports Membership option that offer daily and monthly passes.

If you just want to watch the race itself, remember it's available for free on the Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel.

Remember, if you're not in the UK at the moment, you'll need a VPN to ensure you can watch you regular subscription without being geo-blocked. NordVPN is our favourite.

Watch Indy 500 live stream in Canada

In Canada, TSN has the rights to the IndyCar Series, including the Indy 500. 

TSN costs CA$19.99 a month, or CA$199.90 for the year (which works out at CA$16.66 a month).

Use a VPN to watch TSN from abroad while travelling outside Canada.

Who is going to win the 2024 Indy 500?

Few are the motorsport races more celebrated and prestigious than the Indy 500. Part of the Triple Crown that also includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix – the latter traditionally held over the same weekend as the Indy – the 500-mile race around the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the biggest events of the American sporting calendar.

First held in 1911, the Indy 500 will be enjoying its 108th outing this weekend and there's plenty to look forward to. IndyCar Series leader Kyle Larson will start from fifth and is probably the favourite, but he won't have it all his own way. 

Josef Newgarden, who won here last year in controversial scenes owing to a late red flag and restart, will also fancy his chances as will his Team Penske's team-mates Scott McLaughlin and Will Power. Helio Castroneves, who starts on row seven this year, will be hoping to secure what would be a record fifth Indy 500 win. 

What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Indy 500?

The weather forecast for Sunday's race is pretty appalling. The wet weather could provoke a delay to the start or even a reduction in the number of laps (usually 250) that can safely be completed. There have only ever been three complete postponements in race history. Nothing is ever simple when it comes to the Indy 500.

Andy Murray
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Andy Murray is an award-winning sports writer and columnist. A fluent Spanish speaker and former semi-professional footballer, he was senior staff writer of world-leading football magazine FourFourTwo for seven years and continues to write and edit for them, national newspapers, websites and Premier League clubs. He is not a famous tennis player.