Every live INDY NXT race in 2025 will be aired on FS1 and FS2.
Every live INDY NXT race in 2025 will be aired on FS1 and FS2.
For the first time in history, all INDY NXT by Firestone races will be aired live on a major cable channel in 2025.
FOX and IndyCar unveiled the broadcast schedule and times for the 2025 INDY NXT series on December 19.
INDY NXT by Firestone serves as the stepping stone to a career in the NTT IndyCar Series, providing the final step up the ladder.
Twelve live INDY NXT races will air on FOX Sports' FS1, with two additional races on FS2. Furthermore, all practice and qualifying sessions for the IndyCar developmental series will be aired on a mix of FS1 and FS2. All IndyCar programming is also available live on the FOX Sports app.
Mark Miles, President and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., commented, "INDY NXT by Firestone will receive unprecedented exposure thanks to IndyCar's partnership with FOX Sports. The competition in IndyCar's developmental series is intense and fierce, and this full season of live races on network television via FS1 and FS2 will be an excellent showcase for INDY NXT and the drivers gunning for a spot in the NTT IndyCar Series."
In 2024, INDY NXT saw the most starters (19.5) since 2009 and is projected to break its record with 24 full-time starters in 2025.
The 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship commences on the sunny streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., on March 2, 10 a.m. (all times Eastern). The ultimate champion will be crowned at the season finale at the Nashville Superspeedway on August 31, 11:30 a.m.
The schedule also includes a return to venues where record-breaking on-track passing occurred in 2024, such as Barber Motorsports Park, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, World WideTechnology Raceway, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
INDY NXT drivers and teams aim to break 2024 qualifying records on the Streets of St. Petersburg, the Streets of Detroit, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Iowa Speedway, World Wide Technology Raceway, Portland International Raceway, and The Milwaukee Mile.
Outside of the United States, the INDYCAR LIVE streaming service will continue providing live coverage of fourteen INDY NXT races, including all practice and qualifying sessions.
2025 INDY NXT BY FIRESTONE TELEVISION SCHEDULE
March 2 – Streets of St. Petersburg, FS1, 10 a.m. ET
May 4 – Barber Motorsports Park, FS1, 11:30 a.m. ET
May 9 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Race 1, FS1, 7 p.m. ET
May 10 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Race 2, FS1, 1 p.m. ET
June 1 – Streets of Detroit, FS1, 10:30 a.m. ET
June 15 – World Wide Technology Raceway, FS1, 12 noon ET
June 22 – Road America, FS1, 1 p.m. ET
July 6 – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, FS2, 11:30 a.m. ET
July 12 – Iowa Speedway, FS1, 1:30 p.m. ET
July 26 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race 1, FS2, 4:30 p.m. ET
July 27 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race 2, FS1, 1 p.m. ET
August 10 – Portland International Raceway, FS1, 1 p.m. ET
August 24 – The Milwaukee Mile, FS1, 11:30 a.m. ET
August 31 – Nashville Superspeedway, FS1, 11:30 a.m. ET
- The 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone races will be aired on FOX Sports' FS1 and FS2, as announced by FOX and IndyCar.
- Mark Miles praised the partnership with FOX Sports, stating it would provide unprecedented exposure for INDY NXT by Firestone.
- IndyCar developmental series driver hopes to shine in the 12 live races on FS1 and two on FS2, aiming for a spot in the NTT IndyCar Series.
- In addition to the races, viewers can watch all practice and qualifying sessions for INDY NXT on a mix of FS1 and FS2.
- For those outside of the United States, the INDYCAR LIVE streaming service will continue providing live coverage of INDY NXT races.