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Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

May 12 - 24

2026 PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying Logo

PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 1

Saturday, May 16

Four intense laps, 16 perfect corners, 230+ mph speeds. Buckle up, because Indianapolis 500 qualifying will have your heart racing May 16-17! The most daring racers in the world go all-out, holding on for 10 nerve-racking miles with the hopes of earning a spot in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Can you hold it together, too?

Free entry for all military personnel with a valid military ID.

*Schedule subject to change

All tickets and paid parking from Saturday will be honored Sunday.

Suite and hospitality tickets from Saturday will grant general admission access, not access to their suite or hospitality space.

Suite and hospitality parking from Saturday is not valid Sunday.


All times eastern time

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Gates Open

*subject to change

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monster Jam On Display

Located on 6th St

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Monster Jam World Speed Record Test Run (CANCELED)

Canceled Due to Weather

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Practice: Full Field (Canceled)

Canceled Due to Weather

11:00 AM - 5:50 PM

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying

Postponed Due to Weather