– With speeds of up to 380 km/h, the US IndyCar Championship is the fastest formula series in the world – even faster than Formula 1. And with the Indianapolis 500, or Indy 500 for short, one of the most famous motorsport events of all is on the series’ racing calendar. In addition, there is a prominent newcomer for the 2026 season: Mick Schumacher.
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But how can fans follow the IndyCar series in German-speaking countries? In this article, you will find out which TV channels are broadcasting the 2026 IndyCar races and which live streams are available.
Which TV channels are showing the IndyCar races in 2026?
In 2026, the IndyCar series races will be broadcast by two channels.
As usual, the pay-TV channel Sky will show all IndyCar races in Germany – once again on Sky Sport F1, the channel that primarily reports on Formula 1.
Motorvision is another pay-TV channel that has been broadcasting IndyCar races live since 2025. The coverage is broadcast via Motorvision+ and is available not only in Germany, but also in Austria and Switzerland.
Where can I watch the famous Indy 500 live in 2026?
The Indianapolis 500 – the Indy 500 – as the season highlight of the IndyCar series on May 24, will be broadcast live by Motorvision and Sky in 2026.
How can I receive the IndyCar channels?
In Germany: Motorvision+ is included in Sky’s entertainment package, among others, and can be accessed via the streaming platforms Amazon Prime Video and Magenta. Sky Sport F1 is available in Sky’s sports package.
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In Austria: Motorvision+ is included in Sky’s entertainment package (only via satellite and IPTV), among others, and can be accessed via the streaming platforms A1, Liwest, Magenta, Ocilion, and Zattoo.
In Switzerland: Motorvision+ is available via the streaming platforms MySports, Quickline, Sky Sport, and Zattoo.
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Can I also follow the 2026 IndyCar races via stream or in an app?
Yes. Both channels offer paid streaming options:
Motorvision+ is available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland via the Motorvision app and other streaming providers.
Sky offers its content in Germany via the paid streaming service Sky WOW.
Also the IndyCar series itself maintains an official live streaming portal and offers its streams for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in the 2026 season.
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The paid “All Access” offer includes all sessions on the race weekend live and re-live; the junior series IndyNXT is also included in the package. In addition, historical races are available on demand.
Are there also free-to-air TV broadcasts?
No, in 2026 the IndyCar races will be shown exclusively on pay-TV.
In which language will the 2026 IndyCar races be commentated?
Motorvision shows all IndyCar races with German expert commentary.
Sky’s editorial concept for 2026 is not yet known. Most recently, the channel broadcast the races predominantly in the original English audio, but commentated on some events in German.
Who will commentate on the 2026 IndyCar races?
At Motorvision, the IndyCar races were commentated on alternately by Stefan Ehlen, Pete Fink, Fabio Gospodarek, Lenz Leberkern, and Andre Wiegold. At Sky, Olivier Zwartyes and Oliver Fenderl were behind the microphones for the Indy 500. It is still unclear whether this will remain the case for 2026.
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Where can I find the 2026 IndyCar race calendar?
You can view all race dates for the 2026 IndyCar series in this overview.
