News Summary
- Indy NXT has announced a 15-race calendar for 2027, featuring four doubleheader weekends at 11 venues.
- St. Petersburg will open the season on March 7, while Laguna Seca hosts the finale on September 4–5.
- FOX Sports will broadcast every race in the United States, with INDYCAR LIVE providing international streaming.
Indy NXT has confirmed a 15-race schedule for 2027, with four doubleheader weekends and a season finale at Laguna Seca in September. The championship will visit 11 venues across the United States as it continues developing drivers for IndyCar.
The calendar, announced on November 13, begins on the streets of St. Petersburg on March 7 and concludes at Laguna Seca on September 5. The schedule includes street circuits, permanent road courses and ovals, maintaining the varied demands of American single-seater racing.
The main changes from 2026 include the removal of Nashville and a reduction from two races to one at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Full 2027 Indy NXT calendar
| Rd. | Date | Circuit | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 7 | St. Petersburg | Street race |
| 2 | Mar 21 | Arlington | Street race |
| 3 | Apr 3 | Barber Motorsports Park | Race 1 |
| 4 | Apr 4 | Barber Motorsports Park | Race 2 |
| 5 | May 15 | Indianapolis road course | Road course |
| 6 | Jun 6 | Detroit | Street race |
| 7 | Jun 13 | World Wide Technology Raceway | Oval |
| 8 | Jun 26 | Road America | Race 1 |
| 9 | Jun 27 | Road America | Race 2 |
| 10 | Jul 3 | Mid-Ohio | Race 1 |
| 11 | Jul 4 | Mid-Ohio | Race 2 |
| 12 | Jul 31 | Portland | Road course |
| 13 | Aug 28 | Milwaukee Mile | Oval |
| 14 | Sep 4 | Laguna Seca | Race 1 |
| 15 | Sep 5 | Laguna Seca | Race 2 |
The four doubleheaders will take place at Barber, Road America, Mid-Ohio and Laguna Seca. Each weekend will feature two separate championship races.
Indianapolis will host only one Indy NXT race on May 15, while the series will not visit Nashville in 2027.
The calendar also includes two oval events, at World Wide Technology Raceway in June and Milwaukee in August.
Indy NXT builds on record-breaking 2026 season
IndyCar president J. Douglas Boles welcomed the championship’s growth, highlighting the increasing number of competitive drivers and the importance of its television partnership.
The 2026 Indy NXT season produced ten different race winners, including seven first-time winners. The category also recorded its highest average starting field in 17 years, with 24 cars per race.
According to IndyCar, television audiences on FS1 and FS2 increased by 14% compared with the previous season.
The championship’s competitive depth has also strengthened its role as a pathway into IndyCar.
Nikita Johnson won the 2026 title and subsequently secured a seat with Dale Coyne Racing for 2027. The previous four Indy NXT champions are all scheduled to compete full-time in the main championship next season.
Those results reinforce the importance of Indy NXT for drivers seeking to progress to the highest level of American open-wheel racing.
Where to watch Indy NXT in 2027
FOX Sports will televise all 15 races in the United States, although the individual channel assignments and start times have not yet been announced.
Outside the United States, INDYCAR LIVE will provide live streaming of every race, practice session and qualifying session.
IndyCar Radio will also offer audio coverage through SiriusXM channel 190 and the official IndyCar app.
The broadcast arrangements make the championship accessible to viewers in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and other international markets, subject to the service’s regional availability.
Indy NXT also confirms 2027 testing schedule
The championship has announced a series of tests intended to prepare teams and drivers for the new season.
Sebring will host a group test on January 27–28, while additional group sessions are scheduled for Mid-Ohio on April 28–29 and Laguna Seca on August 2.
Oval testing will take place at World Wide Technology Raceway on April 22 and Milwaukee on June 17.
The additional track time is particularly important for drivers moving into Indy NXT from junior categories without previous oval racing experience.
The series will begin its 2027 championship on March 7, with Laguna Seca again determining the title in September.
GRANDE PRÊMIO will follow the 2027 Indy NXT season, its driver market and the progression of young talents into IndyCar.
