Indy 500 free streaming guide, actual start time, driver odds; where to watch without cable

Race fans are getting set for one of the most anticipated motorsports events of the year as the 2025 Indianapolis 500 gets underway today on Sunday, May 25, with the green flag waving at 9:45 a.m. PT/12:45 p.m. ET (10:45 a.m. MT) available with a live broadcast on FOX, and streaming on demand.

• Don’t have cable? You can watch the 2025 Indy 500 live for FREE with Fubo (free trial), or with Direct TV Stream (free trial), and by subscribing to Sling (most affordable streaming plans)

Controversy hangs over the start of the Indy 500 yet again, as Team Penske has been penalized for using illegally modified parts, with Penske driver Will Power and two-time defending champion Josef Newgarden being sent to the back row of the starting field as a result.

What TV channel is the 2025 Indianapolis 500 race on today? What is the start time?

When: Friday, May 25, engines start at 9:38 a.m., with the green flag waving at 9:45 a.m. PT/12:45 p.m. ET (10:45 a.m. MT).

TV Channel: FOX

Watch online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch live for FREE with Fubo (free trial), or DirecTV Stream. If you are all out of free trials, Sling is the cheapest way to watch sports events all month long without signing up for a traditional cable package. Live streaming is also available on Fox Sports Go, or by using the Fox Sports App provided on your Apple TV, Roku or other streaming device if you already have a cable provider login.

Who are the betting favorites for the 2025 Indy 500? A look at the latest odds

• Pato O’Ward +500
• Alex Palou +550
• Scott Dixon +750
• Josef Newgarden +900
• Takuma Sato +900
• Scott McLaughlin +900
• Robert Shwartzman +950
• Felix Rosenqvist +1400
• Kyle Larson +1800
• David Malukas +1800
• Alexander Rossi +1800
• Christian Lundgaard +2000
• Marcus Ericsson +2000
• Conor Daly +2500
• Colton Herta +2500
• Will Power +2500
• Santino Ferrucci +2500
• Kyle Kirkwood +3000
• Helio Castroneves +3000
• Ed Carpenter +6000
• Louis Foster +6000
• Sting Ray Robb +8000
• Ryan Hunter-Reay +8000
• Kyffin Simpson +10000
• Graham Rahal +10000
• Devlin DeFrancesco +10000
• Christian Rasmussen +10000
• Rinus Veekay +10000
• Nolan Siegel +10000
• Marcus Armstrong+10000
• Marco Andretti+10000
• Jack Harvey +15000
• Callum Ilott +15000
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