It's that time of year again, as the Indy 500 will take center stage during a busy sports weekend in Indianapolis during Memorial Day weekend. But, before one of America's most well-known annual traditions gets underway, the drivers who will participate must first qualify.
The qualifying rounds take place on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. The 33-car field will be finalized as the tradition enters its 108th edition.
Indy 500 qualifying schedule 2024
Full-field qualifying on Saturday and last chance practice on Sunday will be shown exclusively on Peacock. The last chance and Final Six qualifying sessions will silmulcast on NBC and Peacock, and that session can be streamed live on Fubo.
Here's the schedule for all qualifying events leading to Memorial Day weekend.
| Date | Time | Event | Channel/Stream |
| Saturday, May 18 | 11 a.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Indy 500 Full Field Qualifying | Peacock |
| Sunday, May 19 | 12 p.m.-2 p.m. | Indy 500 Top 12 and Last Chance Practice | Peacock |
| Sunday, May 19 | 3 - 6 p.m. | Indy 500 Top 12, Last Chance and Final Six Qualifying | NBC/Peacock, Fubo |
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What channel is Indy 500 qualifying on?
- Date: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 18
- TV channel: NBC (Sunday from 3 - 6 p.m. ET)
While NBC will broadcast the final three hours of Indy 500 qualifying Sunday, the majority of time trials can be viewed exclusively on Peacock.
Sunday's three-hour final portion of top 12 qualifying for the Indy 500 can be streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That session begins at 3 p.m. ET.
If Indy 500 qualifying not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
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When is the Indy 500?
The 2024 Indy 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 26.
Pre-race festivities will begin at 11 a.m. ET and continue until 12:30 p.m., when the race will take the green flag.
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