The third round of the 2026 IndyCar season takes the series back to a street course, but one these drivers have never seen before. The streets of Arlington will host the top American open-wheel division, and the race will feature an altered Fast 6 format with single-car qualifying.

The track is 2.73 miles in length with 14 corners, making it the longest street course on the entire IndyCar schedule. There were also be a split pit lane, similar to the design for the Detroit Street Course.

After Alex Palou won the season-opener at St. Pete, an early crash at Phoenix cost him the championship lead. That day, Josef Newgarden prevailed over the field, winning the race and vaulting himself to the top of the championship standings.

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What is the IndyCar at Arlington weekend schedule?
Friday, March 13

3pm EST — Indy NXT practice — FOX SPORTS 2

4pm EST — IndyCar practice — FOX SPORTS 1

Saturday, March 14

9:30am EST — IndyCar practice — FOX SPORTS 1

11:15am EST — Indy NXT practice — FOX SPORTS 2

2:30pm EST — IndyCar qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2

4:30pm EST — Indy NXT qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2

Sunday, March 15

10am EST — IndyCar warmup — FOX SPORTS 1

11am EST — Indy NXT race (27 laps) — FOX SPORTS 1

12:30pm EST — Pre-race show — FOX

1:17pm EST — Green flag for the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington (70 laps) — FOX

How can I watch the IndyCar race in Arlington?

Date: Sunday, March 15
TV start time: 12:30pm EST
Green flag: 1:17pm EST 
Laps: 70 laps 
TV channel: FOX | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
Live stream: FOX ONE | In-car cameras on HBO MAX
Radio: IndyCar Radio

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