Indianapolis 500 Is Sold Out For Second Straight Year

The surge in interest in the Indianapolis 500 continues at a strong pace as Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced a sellout for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Also, the television blackout for Central Indiana has been lifted for just the fourth time in the famed history of the race.

This year’s sellout is the second straight for the Indianapolis 500 and the third time since 2016.

Last year’s grandstand sellout crowd was the first since the legendary 100th edition of the race in 2016. That announcement was made on May 20, 2025.

The final reserved seat tickets will be sold today. In addition, reserved seat tickets will continue to be available on the IMS Official Resale Marketplace through Wednesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

“Anticipation for Race Day is approaching an all-time high right here in Central Indiana and across the globe,” IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said. “We can’t thank the world’s greatest and most loyal fans enough. The stars of the NTT IndyCar Series are ready for an unparalleled showcase of speed, bravery and competition in front of a historic and massive crowd.”

All reserved seats for Race Day will be sold out for the second consecutive year, showcasing the continued and growing momentum fueling the NTT IndyCar Series and “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility, and the Indy 500 is annually the largest spectator sporting event on the planet, hosting a crowd of approximately 350,000 people. The massive grandstands around the 116-year-old, 2.5-mile oval will be completely filled on Indy 500 Race Day.

Indy 500 Infield Tickets Can Still Be Purchased

General admission tickets for the infield are still available, so fans hoping to attend Indy 500 Race Day are encouraged by track officials to purchase their tickets now by visiting IMS.com.

All badges and passes providing pit and garage access are also sold out. Limited hospitality tickets are available for Indy 500 Race Day. Available space remains in the Green Flag Club and Performance Center.

Local TV Blackout for Indy 500 Is Lifted

In tandem with the historic update, event organizers also have lifted the local broadcast delay of the race. Expanded coverage of the Indy 500 on FOX starts on Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. ET across the country with the green flag set for approximately 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

Tickets for PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend, Miller Lite Carb Day and other practice days are still available for purchase. Coors Light Snake Pit wristbands remain available to pair with a General Admission Ticket for entry to EDM’s most unique annual event.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com