
2025 Indianapolis 500: Viewing Guide, Start Time, and Predictions
Explore the details surrounding the 109th Indianapolis 500, including when to watch, race preview, starting lineup, and expert predictions.
2025 Indianapolis 500: Where to watch the 109th Indianapolis 500
When: Sunday, May 25 at 12:45 p.m. ET
Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Speedway, Indiana
TV: Fox
Stream: fubo (try for free)
Indy 500 Starting Lineup
Time trial qualifying ended dramatically with Robert Shwartzman and Prema Racing grabbing the pole position. Shwartzman becomes the first rookie driver on the pole since 1983.
The starting grid features:
- #83 - Robert Shwartzman (R)
- #75 - Takuma Sato (W)
- #5 - Pato O’Ward
- #9 - Scott Dixon (W)
- #60 - Felix Rosenqvist
- #10 - Alex Palou
- #4 - David Malukas
- #7 - Christian Lundgaard
- #28 - Marcus Ericsson (W)
- #3 - Scott McLaughlin
Indy 500 Storylines to Watch
- Josef Newgarden aims to make history with a chance to win three times in a row, despite facing penalties related to illegal modifications.
- Kyle Larson is determined to complete the Indy-Charlotte Double after last year’s attempt ended unsuccessfully.
- Helio Castroneves seeks to make history as the first five-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
Pick to Win
Pato O’Ward (+500): Last year’s near victory puts him as a favorite.
For full details on predicted outcomes, check SportsLine.