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How to Watch IndyCar in Canada (2026)
IndyCar is North America’s premier open-wheel series, and it has a genuine Canadian connection: the Honda Indy has been a fixture on the calendar for decades, and Canadians including Paul Tracy and Jacques Villeneuve have won the championship. TSN carries IndyCar in Canada, with the series airing on FOX in the United States as of 2026.
Key takeaways
- TSN carries IndyCar coverage in Canada.
- The Honda Indy moved from Exhibition Place in Toronto to Markham, Ontario for 2026.
- The Indianapolis 500 is the centrepiece, run each May.
- Races are on North American time, so no overnight viewing is required.
- TiviLeaf includes TSN and TSN2-5 from $9 CAD/month.
The Honda Indy Moves to Markham
The most significant Canadian story of the 2026 season: the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy left Exhibition Place, its long-time Toronto home, and moved to Markham, Ontario. It is the same event on a new street circuit, and it returned to the calendar for the first time since 2023.
For Canadian viewers the practical effect is minimal — it is still the domestic round, still in the Eastern time zone, still on TSN. For anyone planning to attend, the venue change matters considerably.
The IndyCar Calendar
| Phase | Timing | Notable rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Season opener | March | St. Petersburg street circuit |
| Spring | April to May | Road courses and short ovals |
| Indianapolis 500 | Late May | The centrepiece of the season |
| Summer | June to August | Includes the Canadian round |
| Season finale | September | Championship decider |
Why IndyCar Is Easier to Follow Than F1 from Canada
- Everything is on North American time. No 3:00 a.m. race starts, unlike a third of the Formula 1 calendar.
- Races are typically Sunday afternoon Eastern, which is prime Canadian viewing.
- The season is shorter, at roughly seventeen rounds against F1’s twenty-four.
- Mixed circuit types — ovals, street circuits and road courses — produce more varied racing than a calendar of permanent circuits.
If you find F1 hard to follow because of the time zones, IndyCar is the same category of racing at a fraction of the scheduling difficulty. Our F1 guide covers the contrast in detail.
The Indianapolis 500
The Indy 500 is run over Memorial Day weekend in late May and is the single biggest event in the series — 200 laps, 500 miles, and traditionally the largest single-day sporting attendance in the world. It airs on TSN in Canada. If you watch one IndyCar race a year, this is the one, and it starts in the late Canadian morning.
Options
- TSN Direct: approximately $19.99 CAD per month for all five TSN feeds plus replays.
- TiviLeaf IPTV: includes TSN, TSN2–5 and RDS from $9 CAD per month, covering IndyCar alongside F1, NASCAR and the wider TSN calendar. Plans and pricing are listed at tivileaf.com/#pricing.
Best Devices for Watching
- Amazon Firestick / Fire TV: the most common streaming stick in Canadian homes. See the Fire TV setup guide.
- Samsung and LG smart TVs: app support built in, no extra box needed. See the Samsung guide or the LG guide.
- Apple TV: the smoothest option for 4K streams. See the Apple TV guide.
- Android TV, Google TV and NVIDIA Shield: including budget boxes like the Walmart onn. See the Google TV guide.
- iPhone, iPad and Android phones: for watching on the move or on a second screen.
Oval racing at 350 km/h is one of the hardest things to encode cleanly, and a soft stream turns the pack into a blur. A wired connection helps more here than in most sports. See our buffering guide.
FAQ
What channel is IndyCar on in Canada?
TSN carries IndyCar coverage in Canada. The series airs on FOX in the United States as of 2026.
Where is the Honda Indy held in 2026?
The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy moved from Exhibition Place in Toronto to Markham, Ontario for 2026, returning to the calendar for the first time since 2023.
When is the Indianapolis 500?
It is run over Memorial Day weekend in late May. It is 200 laps and 500 miles, and airs on TSN in Canada starting in the late Canadian morning.
Is IndyCar easier to watch than F1 from Canada?
Considerably. IndyCar races are all on North American time, typically Sunday afternoon Eastern, whereas roughly a third of the Formula 1 calendar starts overnight in Canada.