Don’t cry over spilt milk, they say, unless that particular bottle was earmarked for the Indy 500 winner, and it had been fumbled over in a brazen attempt to cheat the system. Three top Team Penske executives — Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski and Kyle Moyer — have paid the price with their roles, setting up an unmissable Indy 500.
Read on and we'll explain how you can watch Indy 500 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
The Indy 500 live stream takes place on Sunday, May 25.
► Time: 12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT / 5:45 p.m. BST / 2:45 a.m. AEST (Monday)
• U.S. — FOX via Sling TV
• Canada — TSN Plus
• U.K. — Sky Sports
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
An inspection ahead of Top 12 Qualifying last Sunday found that the seams of the attenuator component in both Josef Newgarden's and Will Power's cars had been filled in, when the rules expressly forbid them from being modified. Newgarden and Power will line up in 32nd and 33rd.
The scandal makes for an awkward weekend for Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, especially as this is the second major controversy to engulf the team over the past year, after push-to-pass-gate led to then-reigning champion Newgarden's disqualification last April.
On top of that, Russian-Israeli rookie Robert Shwartzman took pole position for Prema Racing, with Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) and Pato O'Ward (Arrow McLaren) lining up in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
O'Ward arrives as favorite and Shwartzman will need something special if he is to hold off the Mexican sensation.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Indy 500 live streams online and without cable.
How to watch Indy 500 live streams in the U.S.
For the first time ever, FOX is showing the Indy 500 in 2025.
If you don't have the channel on cable, try a cord-cutting TV service like Sling TV. The Sling Blue plan carries FOX and starts at $45.99, though you'll get $10 off your first month.
Other options for Indy 500
Sling is king here. But if you are considering other streaming options, choose wisely.
DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) carries NHL Network on its MyNews plan, costing $39.99 per month before tax.
Fubo (7-day free trial) carries FOX on its Pro plan, which costs $84.99 per month, but you'll get your first month for $64.99 after a 7-day free trial.
If you're outside of the U.S. but would normally have access to one of the above options, you can watch an Indy 500 live stream by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Indy 500 online from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the race on your subscriptions?
You can still catch your usual Indy 500 live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices appear as if it's back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So it's ideal for fans away on vacation or on business. NordVPN is our top choice at the moment, and our NordVPN review explains why.
Where to watch Indy 500 live streams in Canada
Indy 500 is live on TSN 4, TSN 5 and TSN Plus in Canada.
The streaming service has access to all TSN has to offer on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.
If you're outside Canada but have a subscription, you can watch Indy 500 live streams using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch Indy 500 live streams in the U.K.
Sky Sports is showing the Indy 500 in the U.K., so if you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £18/month to add those channels. The race will be shown on Sky Sports F1.
Whichever package you go for, you'll also gain access to coverage in 4K and HDR, so long as you also have an HDR-ready Sky Q box and HLG-compatible TV.
Sky Glass is another option. This gives you Sky TV within a 4K TV that has a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a dish. Prices start at £13/month for the TV, plus a sky sub on top of that.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Now Sports streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £11.99 and if you're a big motor racing fan you can catch the Monaco Grand Prix (5:45 p.m. BST) just beforehand on the same channel.
If you're not in the U.K., you can still follow your usual Indy 500 live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Indy 500 live streams in Australia
Aussies can watch the Indy 500 live stream on Stan Sport.
Stan can be accessed via a wide variety of devices including many smart TVs, iOS and Android phones, Chromecast, Apple TV and more — plus it costs a very reasonable AU$27 per month ($12 for a Basic subscription and $15 for the Sport add-on).
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on your Stan account as if you were back home – our favorite is NordVPN.
Indianapolis 500 starting grid 2024
Grid Position | Number | Driver | Odds |
1 | 83 | Robert Shwartzman | 14/1 |
2 | 75 | Takuma Sato | 9/1 |
3 | 5 | Pato O'Ward | 5/1 |
4 | 9 | Scott Dixon | 17/2 |
5 | 60 | Felix Rosenqvist | 14/1 |
6 | 10 | Alex Palou | 11/2 |
7 | 4 | David Malukas | 20/1 |
8 | 7 | Christian Lundgaard | 22/1 |
9 | 28 | Marcus Ericsson | 28/1 |
10 | 3 | Scott McLaughlin | 17/2 |
11 | 76 | Conor Daly | 33/1 |
12 | 20 | Alexander Rossi | 28/1 |
13 | 8 | Kyffin Simpson | 150/1 |
14 | 33 | Ed Carpenter | 66/1 |
15 | 14 | Santino Ferrucci | 28/1 |
16 | 30 | Devlin DeFrancesco | 275/1 |
17 | 77 | Sting Ray Robb | 100/1 |
18 | 21 | Christian Rasmussen | 100/1 |
19 | 17 | Kyle Larson | 14/1 |
20 | 45 | Louis Foster | 80/1 |
21 | 90 | Callum Ilott | 150/1 |
22 | 06 | Helio Castroneves | 28/1 |
23 | 27 | Kyle Kirkwood | 28/1 |
24 | 6 | Nolan Siegel | 80/1 |
25 | 23 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | 66/1 |
26 | 24 | Jack Harvey | 200/1 |
27 | 26 | Colton Herta | 22/1 |
28 | 15 | Graham Rahal | 66/1 |
29 | 98 | Marco Andretti | 100/1 |
30 | 66 | Marcus Armstrong | 80/1 |
31 | 18 | Rinus Veekay | 100/1 |
32 | 2 | Josef Newgarden | 9/1 |
33 | 12 | Will Power | 28/1 |
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