The 2026 INDYCAR season heads to Canada for the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. The race airs Sunday, Aug. 16 on FOX and FOX One, with practice and qualifying coverage beginning Friday on FOX Sports networks.
Alex Palou enters the new street-course event after winning the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland on Aug. 9. Here is how to watch the 2026 INDYCAR race at Markham, including the start time, TV channel, streaming information and complete weekend schedule.
How to Watch the 2026 INDYCAR Race at Markham
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
- Time: Noon ET
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One
- Location: Streets of Markham, Markham, Ontario, Canada
FOX coverage begins at noon ET, with the race scheduled to start at 12:22 p.m. ET. Broadcast times are subject to change.
2026 INDYCAR Markham Weekend Schedule
All times Eastern.
Friday, Aug. 14
- Practice 1: 3 p.m. ET (FS2, FOX One)
Saturday, Aug. 15
- Practice 2: 10 a.m. ET (FS2, FOX One)
- Qualifying: 2:25 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX One)
Sunday, Aug. 16
- Warmup: 8:30 a.m. ET (FS2, FOX One)
- Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham: Noon ET (FOX, FOX One)
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Where Is the 2026 INDYCAR Race at Markham?
The race takes place on the new Streets of Markham circuit in downtown Markham, Ontario. Markham is located north of Toronto and becomes the new home of INDYCAR’s annual Ontario event in 2026.
The temporary street circuit is 2.19 miles long and features 12 turns, a double-sided pit lane, fast straightaways and technical sections. The inaugural race is scheduled for 90 laps and 197.1 miles.
Is This the First INDYCAR Race at Markham?
Yes. The 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is the first INDYCAR race held on the Streets of Markham. The event continues the series’ long-running Ontario tradition after 39 races at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
Pato O’Ward won the final race on the Toronto street circuit in 2025. Because the Markham layout is new, there is no defending winner at this track.
Who Won the Most Recent INDYCAR Race?
Palou won the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland on Aug. 9. Watch the full highlights from the most recent NTT INDYCAR SERIES race below.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland Highlights 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX
Check out the best moments from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland with commentary from Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe!
How Can I Stream INDYCAR at Markham?
Fans can stream the race, practices, qualifying and warmup live and watch three days free on FOX One.
Follow the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on FOX Sports for race information and results.
The 2026 INDYCAR season resumes at Portland International Raceway for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland. The road-course race airs Sunday, Aug. 9 on FOX and FOX One, with practice and qualifying coverage beginning Friday on FS1 and FOX One.
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