The 2026 Brickyyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 26 at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, marking the return of NASCAR’s iconic road‑course event to the summer schedule. The race is set to begin at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, promising a prime afternoon slot for fans across the United States.
A historic venue returns to the summer calendar
Broadcast rights have been secured with TNT, TruTV and HBO Max handling the live television feed, while viewers can also stream the action through Sling and the Max platform. The multi‑platform approach aims to capture both traditional TV audiences and the growing digital‑first fan base.
The starting lineup features a deep field of talent, headlined by Carson Hocevar, Daniel Suarez, Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs, among a host of other series regulars. Each driver brings a distinct combination of speed and experience that should shape a competitive battle on the 2.5‑mile layout.
Adding extra intrigue, the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge championship matchup is set between Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland, with the victor earning a $1 million prize. Blaney, fresh off a win in Atlanta on July 12 where he ran as the No. 3 seed, will face Gilliland, who enters the finale seeded No. 25.
The event also coincides with the release of the latest NASCAR Cup Series playoff point standings, giving teams a final chance to fine‑tune their championship calculations before the postseason begins.