2027 IndyCar Series schedule begins with three consecutive weekends of racing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The NTT IndyCar Series has announced Phase 1 of its 2027 schedule, which includes races on March 7, March 13, and March 21. The season will kick off with the Streets of St. Petersburg, followed by the Phoenix Raceway and Streets of Arlington. This marks the second consecutive year of starting the season with three straight weekends of races. Additionally, all races will be broadcast on FOX, continuing a trend that has seen viewership rise by 16 percent this season. The spring schedule also features Barber Motorsports Park and the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in April.
- •Phase 1 schedule covers the first half of the 2027 season.
- •First race is on March 7 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- •Season includes races at Phoenix Raceway and Arlington.
- •Broadcasting on FOX continues for the entire season.
- •Viewership for the current IndyCar season is up 16 percent.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 IndyCar Schedule Announced In Phases With Phase 1 Release
"The first half of the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series schedule was announced with Phase 1 on August 12. It includes three-straight race weekends to start the season in 2027.
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