when is the indy 500

The Indy 500, also known as the Indianapolis 500, is traditionally held over Memorial Day weekend, usually the last weekend of May each year. For 2025, the race is scheduled on Sunday, May 25, with race weekend events from around May 13 to May 25. The green flag for the 2025 race is set to drop at about noon Eastern Time. For 2026, the Indy 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, with the green flag dropping at 12:45 p.m. ET. The event includes multiple days of festivities culminating in the race on Sunday.