As the 2026 season of the NTT IndyCar Series approaches, the broadcasting partnership will be bigger than ever. The championship is expanding its global television footprint like never before. From the United States and the United Kingdom to Australia and beyond, fans around the world will have more access to IndyCar racing and their favourite drivers.
Global Broadcasting Partnerships
For 2026, IndyCar has secured a wide range of international broadcast partnerships, bringing the sport to new and returning audiences worldwide.
In Brazil, fans can once again follow homegrown talent on BandSports, ending an eight-year absence. Meanwhile, Mexican fans will continue to watch Pato O’Ward on ESPN, which also serves viewers across parts of Latin America and Africa.
Spanish fans can follow Alex Palou on Movistar+ and #Vamos. In the United Kingdom, Louis Foster will be featured on Sky Sports and Sky Sports F1, with additional coverage in Italy via Sky Italia.
Across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Motorvision will continue its partnership, while Sky’s regional services will showcase rookie Mick Schumacher. In New Zealand, Sky Sports will follow local stars, and in Australia, Stan Sport will broadcast Will Power’s 22nd season in the series.
For fans in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Viaplay will provide full-season coverage, featuring drivers such as Christian Lundgaard, Marcus Ericsson, and Felix Rosenqvist. In France, IndyCar partners with Canal+ to showcase Romain Grosjean’s return. Dutch viewers can continue to follow Rinus VeeKay on Ziggo Sport.
Additional returning broadcasters include TSN in Canada, RTVS in Slovakia, S Sport in Turkey, Arena4 in Hungary, Gaora in Japan, and Sport TV in Portugal. In South Korea, fans will be able to watch the full season on SBS Sport.
Indy NXT Global Broadcasting Partnership
Indy NXT also continues to grow its international reach in 2026. Polish fans will have first-time access through Motowizja, following rookie Tymek Kucharczyk. In Canada, Indy NXT will be available on REV TV.
Across Latin America and Brazil, coverage will remain on ESPN, while Sky Italia and Viaplay will continue to serve European and Nordic audiences. Sport TV will also broadcast Indy NXT in Portugal.
A Truly Global Championship
With expanded partnerships across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, the 2026 season marks one of IndyCar’s most ambitious global broadcast efforts to date. Fans worldwide will now be able to follow their favourite drivers more easily than ever, strengthening IndyCar’s position as a truly international racing series.
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Insights from Drivers and the IndyCar President
IndyCar and Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles had to say.
“This season, 14 nations and territories will be represented in our full-time lineup, and, with that, it is crucial that platforms are available to showcase the intense, wheel-to-wheel action of INDYCAR to their countries and our international fanbase. We are delighted to announce this list of new and renewed partners, who will intensely follow what we believe will be a thrilling 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.”
Some drivers have been telling IndyCar about the broadcasting channels.
“Viaplay has done a great job covering the NTT INDYCAR SERIES the past several years, and I’m glad they’ll continue this season. While it’s a North American sport, there’s a growing global audience which only happens if they have access to watch the on-track action.” – Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren
“It’s cool whenever I’m home in New Zealand and I get to see INDYCAR races be rebroadcasted on Sky Sport. I hope that New Zealanders, can follow closely this season. They have two Scotts (Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin) and a Marcus (Armstrong) competing at the pointy end of the field this year. The opportunity to see three New Zealanders lock out a podium is actually very possible this year, so it’s going to be pretty cool to watch and I’m glad that Sky Sport will be there to catch it all for everyone back home to watch.” – Marcus Armstrong, Meyer Shank Racing
“It is extremely important to have INDYCAR back on free-to-air television, especially on a broadcaster like Band, which has a long and rich history not only with motorsport, but also with INDYCAR itself. This helps elevate the category, expand its global reach, attract even more fans around the world and also promote brands and personal sponsors that enable us to be there doing our job.” – Caio Collet, AJ Foyt Racing
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