Freedom 250 Grand Prix set for Washington, DC on August 23
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Freedom 250th Grand Prix will take place in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 23, starting at 1:13 p.m. ET. Events ahead of the main race include practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for Saturday, August 22, along with a series of IROC races. The event features a 1.7-mile course with seven turns, showcasing landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument. Over 140,000 attendees are expected for the first-ever IndyCar series race in the district, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- •Practice and qualifying sessions on August 22 include multiple activities.
- •The main race is part of the country's 250th anniversary festivities.
- •President Donald Trump will participate in pre-race activities.
- •Public gates open at 8 a.m. ET on both race days.
- •The racecourse loops around significant Washington, D.C. landmarks.
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — What channel is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on? Start time, schedule
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Time, channel, livestream
"Here's how to watch the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, including the start time, TV channel, weekend schedule and streaming options.
"The Freedom 250th Grand Prix is taking over Washington, DC, this weekend. Here's the schedule and how to tune in.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:29 AMWhat channel is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on? Start time, schedule
Here's how to watch the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, including the start time, TV channel, weekend schedule and streaming options.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:03 AMHow to watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Time, channel, livestream
The Freedom 250th Grand Prix is taking over Washington, DC, this weekend. Here's the schedule and how to tune in.
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