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110th Indy 500 presented by Gainbridge Logo

Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

May 13 - 25

Indy 500 Logo

Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Sunday, May 25

It’s the buzz of energy in the Indiana air. It’s the sense of pride racing through your heart. It’s that feeling connecting you to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” It’s time to come Back Home Again Sunday, May 25 for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

2026 Schedule: Coming soon, information below is for the 2025 event.


All times eastern time

6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Gates Open

*subject to change

8:45 AM - 10:10 AM

Borg Warner Trophy March to the Bricks

Departing from the South end of Gasoline Alley

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Cars to Pit Lane

9:00 AM

500 Festival Princess Laps

9:30 AM

Celebrity Red Carpet

10:26 AM

On the Banks of the Wabash

Purdue Band

10:30 AM

Cars To Grid On Frontstretch

10:32 AM

IU Health Helicopter arrives with Green Flag

10:40 AM

Former Winners Lap

10:56 AM

Historic Cars Lap

11:25 AM

Military Appreciation Lap

11:47 AM

Driver Introductions

Trackside Yard of Bricks Stage

12:11 PM

America the Beautiful

Ephraim Owens

12:19 PM

Rifle Volley

12:20 PM

Taps

12:21 PM

God Bless America

Arturo Chacón-Cruz

12:24 PM

National Anthem

Natalie Grant - Trackside Yard of Bricks Stage

12:29 PM

"Drivers, to your cars" Command

12:36 PM

Back Home Again in Indiana

Jim Cornelison - South Stage - Frontstretch

12:38 PM

Command to Start Engines

Roger Penske - Victory Podium

12:45 PM

Green Flag of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Casey Irsay Foyt - Honorary Starter