Key Takeaways:
- 2027 Season Opener: The 2027 NTT IndyCar Series season begins on March 7, 2027, on the streets of St. Petersburg.
- Identical Early Sequence: The first eight races of the 2027 championship follow the exact order established in the 2026 calendar.
- May at IMS: The schedule retains its traditional May highlight, with the Indianapolis GP on May 15 followed by the Indianapolis 500 on May 30.
IndyCar officially revealed the opening portion of its 2027 race calendar on Wednesday morning (August 12). The campaign begins on March 7 at the street circuit of St. Petersburg, with the following seven rounds matching the exact sequence featured during the 2026 season.
While return visits to St. Petersburg and Phoenix Raceway had already been confirmed by event promoters, the notable aspect of the release is its structural consistency. Despite slight calendar date shifts, the opening eight events mirror the 2026 schedule back-to-back.
Early-Season Schedule and Spring Flyaways
The championship begins in early March with the street race in St. Petersburg on March 7. The series moves directly to Phoenix Raceway on March 13 for the year’s first oval event, followed by the Arlington Grand Prix street race on March 21 to wrap up an opening triple-header.
Following a short breather, track action resumes on April 4 at Barber Motorsport Park for the Grand Prix of Alabama road course. The month concludes with the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 18.
May in Indianapolis and the Detroit Grand Prix
A nearly month-long hiatus precedes IndyCar’s arrival at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the month of May. The road course event takes place on May 15, leading into the iconic Indianapolis 500 on May 30. The opening phase of the calendar concludes on June 6 with the Detroit Grand Prix on the streets of Downtown Detroit.
IndyCar management confirmed that the remaining portion of the 2027 schedule will be announced in due course.
First Phase: 2027 IndyCar Series Schedule
| Date | Race | Circuit | Track Type |
| March 7 | Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | Streets of St. Petersburg | Street Circuit |
| March 13 | Grand Prix of Phoenix | Phoenix Raceway | Oval |
| March 21 | Grand Prix of Arlington | Streets of Arlington | Street Circuit |
| April 4 | Grand Prix of Alabama | Barber Motorsport Park | Road Course |
| April 18 | Grand Prix of Long Beach | Streets of Long Beach | Street Circuit |
| May 15 | Grand Prix of Indianapolis | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Road Course |
| May 30 | Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Oval |
| June 6 | Grand Prix of Detroit | Streets of Detroit | Street Circuit |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the 2027 IndyCar season begin?
The 2027 NTT IndyCar Series season begins on March 7, 2027, with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida.
When is the 2027 Indianapolis 500 taking place?
The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2027, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
