DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race

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FOX 5 DC
Published August 23, 2026 7:58 AM EDT

Virtual preview shows IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix racing past DC landmarks

The Brief

    • FOX LOCAL will have live reports from the fan zone before the race.
    • A special IndyCar show airs late Sunday morning, followed by a look at security.
    • The DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., weather permitting.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to bring IndyCar racing to the National Mall on Sunday, with FOX LOCAL coverage beginning from the fan zone in the morning.

How to watch on FOX LOCAL

Timeline:

Stephanie Ramirez will be live from the fan zone during FOX LOCAL’s morning coverage.

Chad Ricardo will report from the fan zone during the day as fans gather ahead of the race.

FOX 5 will air an IndyCar special from 11 to 11:30 a.m., followed by coverage of Grand Prix security at 11:30 a.m.

When does the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix start?

What's next:

The race is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Sunday. The start time could change depending on weather conditions.

Post-race ceremonies are expected around 3 p.m.

The backstory:

The DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix is taking over the National Mall, drawing fans to the city for a day centered on racing and the fan zone experience.

The Source: This article was written using information from FOX 5 DC.

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