The 2025 IndyCar season rolls on this weekend as racers take to the track for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, delivering more intense competition through the renowned Southern California city streets.
Although Alex Palou stands out as the key contender, he will face strong opposition. Previous winners at Long Beach like Kyle Kirkwood (2023), Josef Newgarden (2022), Colton Herta (2021), Alexander Rossi (2018 and 2019), and Will Power (2008 and 2012) are back this year aiming for pole position on the podium.
Palou has secured back-to-back wins to start the season. The reigning champ has already opened up a commanding lead, with drivers in eighth place or lower trailing by at least 50 points.
Since 1979, just three drivers—Scott Dixon in 2020, Sebastien Bourdais in 2006, and Paul Tracy in 2003—have started their seasons with three consecutive victories.
For Palou, Long Beach presents more than just another shot at winning; it’s a chance to etch his name in the annals of racing history. Although he has secured four consistent podiums at this venue—two thirds, one fourth, and one fifth—he hasn’t claimed victory yet. Given his recent performance, conquering this track might be imminent.
The 2025 Long Beach Grand Prix IndyCar race has arrived, and for everything related to timing, television, and streaming information, you've come to the right place. The Sporting News for a full guide.
At what time will the Long Beach Grand Prix IndyCar event begin today?
The 2025 IndyCar schedule lists the third race at this location. Sunday, April 13 , with the green light set to go at 1:30 p.m. local time (PT) .
Here’s how that start time appears throughout North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, April 13 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, April 13 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, April 13 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, April 13 | 1:30 p.m. |
Which channel will broadcast the Long Beach Grand Prix IndyCar race today?
- TV channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2025 will be aired on FOX Streaming choices are offered here. Fubo .
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The Long Beach Grand Prix IndyCar Starting Grid
| Row | Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kyle Kirkwood | Andretti Global |
| 2 | Colton Herta | Andretti Global | |
| 2 | 3 | Alex Palou | Chip Ganassi |
| 4 | Felix Rosenqvist | Meyer Shank | |
| 3 | 5 | Marcus Ericsson | Andretti Global |
| 6 | Scott McLaughlin | Team Penske | |
| 4 | 7 | Marcus Armstrong | Meyer Shank |
| 8 | Alexander Rossi | Ed Carpenter | |
| 5 | 9 | Pato O'Ward | Arrow McLaren |
| 10 | David Malukas | A.J. Foyt | |
| 6 | 11 | Nolan Siegel | Arrow McLaren |
| 12 | Christian Lundgaard | Arrow McLaren | |
| 7 | 13 | Will Power | Team Penske |
| 14 | Scott Dixon | Chip Ganassi | |
| 8 | 15 | Josef Newgarden | Team Penske |
| 16 | Graham Rahal | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | |
| 9 | 17 | Kyffin Simpson | Chip Ganassi |
| 18 | Christian Rasmussen | Ed Carpenter | |
| 10 | 19 | Sting Ray Robb | Juncos Hollinger |
| 20 | Louis Foster | Rahal Letterman Lanigan | |
| 11 | 21 | Conor Daly | Juncos Hollinger |
| 22 | Callum Ilott | Prema | |
| 12 | 23 | Devlin DeFrancesco | Rahal Letterman Lanigan |
| 24 | Robert Shwartzman | Prema | |
| 13 | 25 | Rinus VeeKay | Dale Coyne |
| 26 | Jacob Abel | Dale Coyne | |
| 14 | 27 | Santino Ferrucci | A.J. Foyt |
IndyCar Series schedule 2025
| Date | Race | Track | Time (ET) | TV/Winner |
| Mar. 2 | Formula 1 Grand Prix of Saint Petersburg | Streets of St. Petersburg | 12 p.m. | Alex Palou |
| Mar. 23 | Grand Prix of Thermal | The Thermal Club | 3 p.m. | Alex Palou |
| Apr. 13 | Formula 1 Grand Prix of Long Beach | Streets of Long Beach | 4:30 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| May 4 | Grand Prix of Alabama | Barber Motorsports Park | 1:30 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| May 10 | Grand Prix of Indianapolis | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 10 a.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| May 25 | Indianapolis 500 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 10 a.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jun. 1 | Grand Prix of Detroit | Detroit Street Circuit | 12:30 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jun. 15 | Grand Prix of Illinois | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jun. 22 | Formula 1 race at the Road America circuit | Road America | 3:30 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jul. 6 | Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | 2 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jul. 12 | Iowa Grand Prix Race 1 | Iowa Speedway | 5 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jul. 13 | Iowa Grand Prix Race 2 | Iowa Speedway | 2 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jul. 20 | Grand Prix of Toronto | Streets of Toronto | 2 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Jul. 27 | Grand Prix of Monterey | Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca | 3 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Grand Prix of Portland | Portland International Speedway | 2 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Aug. 24 | Grand Prix of Milwaukee | The Milwaukee Mile | 2 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
| Aug. 31 | Grand Prix of Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 2:30 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |