The Brickyard 400, NASCAR’s storied event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will not be televised live on NBC in 2025 or 2026, marking the first time in years that the race will leave the network’s lineup.
A new broadcasting landscape
Under a seven‑year, $7.7 billion agreement announced in 2024, Fox, NBC, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video will share the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, each securing a block of races. As part of the deal, TNT Sports gains a marquee slot that also includes the In‑Season Challenge tournament.
The broadcast team that will guide viewers through the event features veteran play‑by‑play analyst Adam Alexander alongside former drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte, promising a blend of insight and nostalgia.
The race itself has evolved since its 2020 relocation from the high‑banked oval to the 2.5‑mile road course, a shift that has altered strategies and added a fresh layer of competition for drivers.
Fans will see Spire Motorsports’ rising talents Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez start from the front row on July 26, 2026, a detail that underscores the competitive stakes of the new era.