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Motorsport fans in the United States are being told how to watch this weekend's IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., part of the sport's 2026 championship calendar. IndyCar is a top-tier American open-wheel racing series, similar in spirit to Formula 1 but raced mainly on ovals and street circuits within the US. This particular event is run on temporary streets around the National Mall rather than a purpose-built track.

The race forms round 15 of the season-long IndyCar championship, in which drivers accumulate points across many races to determine an overall winner. Broadcasters and event organisers are paying particular attention to this stop because of reports that well-known figures, including President Donald Trump, may attend, which they expect will draw a larger television and streaming audience than usual.

Coverage of this kind typically spans a practice and qualifying day, when drivers set lap times to determine starting positions, followed by the race itself. In the US, motorsport is shown through a mix of traditional television networks and paid streaming services, so guides like this one are aimed at helping viewers work out which channel or subscription they need to follow the action.