The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series hits Indianapolis Motor Speedway today (Sunday, July 27) for the Brickyard 400.
Today's race marks the second consecutive season that the Cup Series has returned to the 2.5-mile oval layout at the iconic track, with all drivers having the chance to etch their names into Indianapolis Motor Speedway history with a victory.
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The 2024 Brickyard 400 was won by Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, who, on that day, edged the likes of Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney to take the victory.
This time around, however, it remains to be seen who comes out on top, although the Toyota cars did look particularly fast in qualifying, locking out the top five starting spots for Sunday's race.
With that said, let's get into all of the timing details you need to know ahead of today's race and how you can watch it unfold live on TV.
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NASCAR Cup Series - Indianapolis race start times
The 160-lap NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, known as the Brickyard 400, is set to start on Sunday, July 27, at 2pm ET.
Here are the start times converted to your local city and time zone.
| City (Time Zone) | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| New York, NY (ET) | 2 PM |
| Charlotte, NC (ET) | 2 PM |
| Columbia, SC (ET) | 2 PM |
| Charleston, WV (ET) | 2 PM |
| Augusta, ME (ET) | 2 PM |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 1 PM |
| Pierre, SD (CT) | 1 PM |
| Nashville, TN (CT) | 1 PM |
| Des Moines, IA (CT) | 1 PM |
| Montgomery, AL (CT) | 1 PM |
| Denver, CO (MT) | 12 PM |
| Salt Lake City, UT (MT) | 12 PM |
| Albuquerque, NM (MT) | 12 PM |
| El Paso, TX (MT) | 12 PM |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 11 AM |
| Las Vegas, NV (PT) | 11 AM |
| Seattle, WA (PT) | 11 AM |
| Portland, OR (PT) | 11 AM |
| San Francisco, CA (PT) | 11 AM |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR (BRT) | 3 PM |
| London, GB (BST) | 7 PM |
| Madrid, ES (CEST) | 8 PM |
| Sydney, AU (AEST) | 4 AM (Monday) |
| Perth, AU (AWST) | 2 AM (Monday) |
| Adelaide, AU (ACST) | 3:30 AM (Monday) |
How to watch NASCAR Indianapolis race live on TV today
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is set to be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the United States, with in-car camera footage available on HBO Max.
Radio coverage of the race will also be available via SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Please check below to see how you can catch the Cup Series action in your country.
| Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| United States | TNT Sports |
| Australia | Fox Sports Australia |
| United Kingdom | Viaplay Group |
| Canada | TSN, RDS |
| Spain | DAZN |
| France | Mediawan (AB Moteurs/Automono) |
| Germany | More Than Sports, Sport1 |
| Belgium | Ziggo Sport |
| Brazil | Bandriantes |
| MENA | Abu Dhabi Media |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport (Liberty Global) |
| Italy | Mola TV |
| Portugal | Sport TV |
| Singapore | Mola TV |
| Japan | Gaora |
| China | Huya, Bilibili |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | Network4 |
| Turkey | Saran Media International |
How many laps is the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis?
The scheduled distance for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis will take 160 laps to complete.
What date is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis?
Sunday, July 27th, 2025.
What time is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis?
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis on?
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis will have TV coverage from TNT Sports.
How many miles is the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis?
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis will take 400 miles to complete, or 643 kilometers.
Which NASCAR driver has the most Cup Series wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
Jeff Gordon currently holds the most wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with five.
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