Indy 500 2025 tickets: How to buy & best prices for the Snake Pit, qualifying, Legends Day and more
Context:
The Indianapolis 500, often referred to as 'the Greatest Spectacle in Sports,' is set for its 109th running in 2025, with Josef Newgarden aiming for a historic three-peat victory. This iconic race, scheduled for May 25, will be accompanied by a week of events leading up to the main day, including qualifying rounds, practice sessions, and the vibrant Snake Pit festival featuring top EDM artists. Fans can purchase tickets via StubHub, with prices ranging from $48 to $100, depending on proximity to the track. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway becomes a massive hub during the event, turning into the second-largest city in Indiana and providing amenities like cooling stations, nursing stations, and first aid. Attendees are advised to adhere to venue regulations, including restrictions on certain items and the cashless nature of transactions within the facility.
Dive Deeper:
Josef Newgarden, winner of the 2023 and 2024 Indy 500 races, is attempting to achieve a three-peat, a feat no driver has accomplished at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He will compete alongside notable drivers like Hélio Castroneves and Kyle Larson in a highly competitive field.
The 2025 Indianapolis 500 will occur on May 25, with a full schedule of events leading up to it, including qualifying days on May 17 and 18, practice sessions, and the Miller Lite Carb Day on May 23. The main race begins at 12:45 p.m. ET after a series of pre-race activities.
Tickets for the Indy 500 can be purchased through StubHub, with prices starting from $48 for general admission. For better views, seats closer to the track are available for $80-$100. Additional events like Miller Lite Day and Legends Day can also be accessed with tickets.
The Snake Pit, a major attraction during the Indy 500, features a lineup of globally recognized EDM artists, with Illenium headlining the event. Located in the infield next to Turn 3, it offers a festival atmosphere with music, VIP amenities, and a close connection to the race.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a massive venue spanning 253 acres, offers various facilities including cooling stations, nursing stations, and first aid. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and protection against the sun and noise from the race cars.
IMS has specific regulations for attendees, prohibiting items like large coolers, drones, and weapons, while allowing essentials such as small coolers, food, and beverages. Smoking is restricted to certain areas, and all transactions within the venue operate on a cashless system.
Given the scale of the event, with hundreds of thousands of spectators, it is recommended to plan parking, meetup points, and entry gates in advance. Race Day Parking is pre-sold, but alternative parking options are available, and special accommodations are provided for ADA accessibility.
Table of contents
- How to get tickets
- Race date, schedule of events
- Driver entry list
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway seat map
- Winners by year
- Snake Pit lineup
- FAQs
Welcome to Indianapolis, where driving dreams are made.The Indy 500 is already known as "the Greatest Spectacle in Sports," but there's a particularly notable interest driving ticket sales for the 109th running of the event in 2025.
Josef Newgarden, who won the Indy 500 in 2023 and 2024, will be looking to become the first driver to three-peat at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway event. Newgarden will join four-time winner Hélio Castroneves, superstar driver Kyle Larson, and dozens more stars of the sport in a stacked field this May.
The Indy 500 is the most famous race in the world for a reason, and every year it's full of unforgettable turns, sweat and tears. Only 500 turns until a driver is crowned winner, but there's a long weekend to go before anyone can lift that trophy.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2025 Indy 500, including links to the best and cheapest tickets, race date and full entry list, and more.
Indy 500 tickets 2025: How to buy
- Tickets: StubHub
You can also purchase tickets to Miller Lite Day and Legends Day, which take place on Friday and Saturday leading up to the main event on Sunday.
How much are Indy 500 tickets?
Tickets to the main event have get-in prices ranging from $48 to $63. To get closer to the track, you might want to spend up. Seats with great views can be secured for as little as $80-$100.Click the link below to view more prices.
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Indy 500 date, schedule of events 2025
- Date: Sunday. May 25
- Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 17: PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 1
- Practice: Full Field - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Indy 500 Qualifying - 11 a.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 - PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 2
- Practice: Top 12 - 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Practice: Last Chance Qualifiers - 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Indy 500 Top 12 Qualifying - 4:05 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
- Last Chance Qualifying - 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
- Firestone Fast Six - 6:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
Monday, May 19
- Indy 500 Practice - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, May 23 - Miller Lite Carb Day
- Indy 500 Practice - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge - 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 - Legends Day presented by Firestone
- Public Drivers Meeting - 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 25 - Indianapolis 500
- National Anthem - 12:20 p.m.
- 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 - 12:45 p.m.
Monday, May 26
Victory Celebration - 8 p.m.Indy 500 driver entry list 2025
- Josef Newgarden (#2, Team Penske)
- Scott McLaughlin (#3, Team Penske)
- David Malukas (#4, A.J. Foyt Racing)
- Pato O'Ward (#5, Arrow McLaren)
- Nolan Siegel (#6, Arrow McLaren)
- Hélio Castroneves (#06, Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian)
- Christian Lundgaard (#7, Arrow McLaren)
- Kyffin Simpson (#8, Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Scott Dixon (#9, Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Álex Palou (#10, Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Will Power (#12, Team Penske)
- Santino Ferrucci (#14, A.J. Foyt Racing)
- Graham Rahal (#15, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)
- Kyle Larson (#17, Arrow McLaren with Rick Hendrick)
- Rinus VeeKay (#18, Dale Coyne Racing)
- Alexander Rossi (#20, Ed Carpenter Racing)
- Christian Rasmussen (#21, Ed Carpenter Racing)
- Ryan Hunter-Reay (#23, DRR-Cusick Motorsports)
- Jack Harvey (#24, DRR-Cusick Motorsports)
- Colton Herta (#26, Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian)
- Kyle Kirkwood (#27, Andretti Global)
- Marcus Ericsson (#28, Andretti Global)
- Devlin DeFrancesco (#30, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)
- Ed Carpenter (#33, Ed Carpenter Racing)
- Louis Foster (#45, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)
- Jacob Abel (#51, Dale Coyne Racing)
- Felix Rosenqvist (#60, Meyer Shank Racing)
- Marcus Armstrong (#66, Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian)
- Takuma Sato (#75, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)
- Conor Daly (#76, Juncos Hollinger Racing)
- Sting Ray Robb (#77, Juncos Hollinger Racing)
- Robert Shwartzman (#83, Prema Racing)
- Callum Ilott (#90, Prema Racing)
- Marco Andretti (#98, Andretti Global)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway seat map
Indy 500 winners by year
Below is a full list of the race's winners dating back to Ray Harroun's win in 1911.Year Indy 500 winner 2024 Josef Newgarden 2023 Josef Newgarden 2022 Marcus Ericsson 2021 Helio Castroneves 2020 Takuma Sato 2019 Simon Pagenaud 2018 Will Power 2017 Takuma Sato 2016 Alexander Rossi 2015 Juan Pablo Montoya 2014 Ryan Hunter-Reay 2013 Tony Kanaan 2012 Dario Franchitti 2011 Dan Wheldon 2010 Dario Franchitti 2009 Helio Castroneves 2008 Scott Dixon 2007 Dario Franchitti 2006 Sam Hornish Jr. 2005 Dan Wheldon 2004 Buddy Rice 2003 Gil de Ferran 2002 Helio Castroneves 2001 Helio Castroneves 2000 Juan Pablo Montoya 1999 Kenny Brack 1998 Eddie Cheever Jr. 1997 Arie Luyendyk 1996 Buddy Lazier 1995 Jacques Villeneuve 1994 Al Unser Jr. 1993 Emerson Fittipaldi 1992 Al Unser Jr. 1991 Rick Mears 1990 Arie Luyendyk 1989 Emerson Fittipaldi 1988 Rick Mears 1987 Al Unser 1986 Bobby Rahal 1985 Danny Sullivan 1984 Rick Mears 1983 Tom Sneva 1982 Gordon Johncock 1981 Bobby Unser 1980 Johnny Rutherford 1979 Rick Mears 1978 Al Unser 1977 A.J. Foyt Jr. 1976 Johnny Rutherford 1975 Bobby Unser 1974 Johnny Rutherford 1973 Gordon Johncock 1972 Mark Donohue 1971 Al Unser 1970 Al Unser 1969 Mario Andretti 1968 Bobby Unser 1967 A.J. Foyt 1966 Graham Hill 1965 Jim Clark 1964 A.J. Foyt Jr. 1963 Parnelli Jones 1962 Rodger Ward 1961 A.J. Foyt 1960 Jim Rathman 1959 Rodger Ward 1958 Jimmy Bryan 1957 Sam Hanks 1956 Pat Flaherty 1955 Bob Sweikert 1954 Bill Vukovich 1953 Bill Vukovich 1952 Troy Ruttman 1951 Lee Wallard 1950 Johnnie Parsons 1949 Bill Holland 1948 Mauri Rose 1947 Mauri Rose 1946 George Robson 1945 No race (WWII) 1944 No race (WWII) 1943 No race (WWII) 1942 No race (WWII) 1941 Floyd Davis/Mauri Rose 1940 Wilbur Shaw 1939 Wilbur Shaw 1938 Floyd Roberts 1937 Wilbur Shaw 1936 Louis Meyer 1935 Kelly Petillo 1934 Bill Cummings 1933 Louis Meyer 1932 Fred Frame 1931 Louis Schneider 1930 Billy Arnold 1929 Ray Keech 1928 Louis Meyer 1927 George Souders 1926 Frank Lockhart 1925 Peter DePaolo 1924 Joe Boyer/L.L. Corum 1923 Tommy Milton 1922 Jimmy Murphy 1921 Tommy Milton 1920 Gaston Chevrolet 1919 Howdy Wilcox 1918 No race (WWI) 1917 No race (WWI) 1916 Dario Resta 1915 Ralph DePalma 1914 Rene Thomas 1913 Jules Goux 1912 Joe Dawson 1911 Ray Harroun Indy 500 Snake Pit tickets, lineup
- Snake Pit tickets: StubHub
Dance producer Illenium will headline a dazzling lineup of globally-recognized EDM artists on Race Day, Sunday, May 25. As the Snake Pit website states, it's where "racing meets raging."
Performances begin early in the morning on the stage located in the infield adjacent to Turn 3 of the IMS oval, with specific set times to be announced.
"The Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit continues to attract some of the world’s top talent in dance music," said IMS President J. Douglas Boles, "and it is one of the best events of the year for fans who attend."
And don't worry about being too far from the racing action. The 20,000-plus attendees of the Snake Pit will experience the Indy 500 in the infield, where the sound of the 33 IndyCar Series cars will provide the backdrop for everyone attending the event from the Snake Pit.
General admission wristbands start at $64 for the Snake Pit, and VIP bands run for more. VIP amenities will include access to a raised viewing platform located beside the stage, a private cash bar and private air-conditioned restrooms.
All Snake Pit ticket-holders must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Indy 500 general admission or reserved seat ticket. Ticket-holders should be prepared to show proper identification to enter the concert.
Snake Pit lineup 2025
- Illenium
- Sammy Virji
- Two Friends
- Kayzo
- Oliver Heldens
FAQs
Here's a list of frequently asked questions ahead of each Indy 500, located at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).How long is the race itself?
The Indy 500 race itself is around 3.5 hours, but the duration changes every year. What remains constant is the green flag around 12:30 pm on race day.Are kids welcome at the Indy 500? What's the wait to get through the gate?
Kids of all ages enjoy pre-race activities, which start an hour before the race. Plan for at least 45 minutes to get through the gate and to your seat, outside of walking time from your car and inside the facility. The full Indy 500 Race Day Schedule can be found here.How many people attend the Indy 500?
Expect big crowds! The Indianapolis 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world. Expect hundreds of thousands of fellow spectators on the big day. On Race Day, Indianapolis Motor Speedway becomes the second-largest city in Indiana! Make sure to keep an eye on your family, and be sure to stay hydrated as it will most likely be hot.Are there cooling stations and water stations?
Yes — cooling stations and water refill stations are available on site. You are welcome to bring your own coolers to the track.What are the cooler regulations and cooler size limits?
Bring your own food and beverages to the Speedway! Coolers smaller than 18" x 15" x 15" are welcome, as long as they don't contain glass. You can find cooler and gate regulations here.What else should I bring?
Wear sneakers and bring strollers for the kids, as you will be walking a lot (Strollers and wagons can be parked under or in front of grandstands. Strollers and Wagons must be collapsable on Indy 500 Race Day.)Sunscreen is a must during a long day in the sun. Save yourself from potential sunburn.
Protect your ears! IndyCar Series cars are loud. Professionals recommend fans of all ages wear hearing protection during the Indianapolis 500. You can bring your own ear protection, but you can also rent or buy ear protection at the track.
Here's the full list of items you are allowed to bring to the Indy 500:
- Binoculars, scanners and headsets
- Camelbacks
- Camera stands (tripods, monopods) as long as they do not cause a safety hazard or obstruct the view of others. Camera stands are not allowed within grandstands and concert areas
- Carts and wagons are allowed every day except Indy 500 Race Day (collapsible only). The use of carts and wagons may be restricted in some areas
- Coolers no larger than 18”x15”x15”, coolers may be hard or soft sided
- Flags as long as they do not obstruct the view of others. Flags are not allowed within concert areas
- Food and beverages (i.e., water, soft drinks, beer, and wine in non-glass containers)
- Mobility aid devices used by guests with disabilities. Guests are responsible for securing unattended mobility aid devices. IMS reserves the right to prohibit any device based upon safety considerations
- Personal, non-commercial photo and video cameras. Video cameras and audio recording equipment are not allowed within concert areas
- Service animals (trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability)
- Strollers, lawn chairs and folding camping chairs. Strollers, regular height lawn chairs or folding chairs are not allowed in Concert Pit and VIP areas
- Umbrellas as long as they do not obstruct the view of others. The umbrella’s user takes sole responsibility for the safe use of the umbrella
What items are prohibited?
The following items are prohibited through Indianapolis Motor Speedway admission gates:- Aerosol cans (Sunscreen excluded)
- Animals (except service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability)
- Bicycles (guests may use dedicated bicycle parking structures at Gates 1, 6, & 9)
- Coolers larger than 18” x 15” x 15”
- DRONES, or unmanned aerial systems
- Fireworks and flares
- Flagpoles
- Glass containers
- Golf carts, ATVs, scooters, minibikes, roller blades, skateboards, skates, pogo sticks, and hover boards
- Illegal drugs and substances or drug paraphernalia (including without limitation marijuana)
- Items restricted by local, state or federal law
- Lasers of any kind
- Offensive or obscene materials (e.g., flags, signs, clothing)
- Soliciting of any kind (including goods, materials, services, or ticket scalping)
- Scaffolding or platforms
- Selfie sticks
- Stickers
- Trampolines and swimming pools
- Weapons of any type, including knives, firearms, and ammunition
- Any other items not mentioned that may pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of the event by other guests may be refused at the discretion of security and management. These items are subject to change without notice. There are no provisions for checking and holding prohibited items. Prohibited items may not be left at or around the gates. Items left unattended will be removed and discarded
Can you smoke at the Indy 500?
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers or similar products is prohibited in IMS seating areas, including without limitation, grandstands and infield viewing mounds. Smoking is permitted 20 feet away from buildings, seating entrances and infield viewing mounds.Is the Indy 500 cashless or can you buy things with cash?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.How can I find everything?
Scope out the Indianapolis Motor Speedway map page! IMS is a large venue, so plan where you will be parking, locate where you will be watching the race, and what gate you will be entering through.How do I get to the Indy 500?
Here's the full directions and map page to get to help you get to every gate of the Indy 500. You can also shuttle in or take ride-share transportation in.Where should I park?
Race Day Parking is now sold out, but you can find other options here.Be prepared to walk. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a huge facility. Make sure to wear walking shoes and comfortable clothes. IMS sits on about 253 acres and the track itself is 2.5 miles. ADA Accessibility information can be found here.
Choose a designated meeting point. If you are traveling in multiple cars, be prepared by making a designated meeting point in advance. Having a designated meeting point for your group is always a good idea.
Are there nursing stations?
Nursing stations are available at the track; they are located in the basement of the administration building, gate 9 plaza near J stand section 18 and under Tower Terrace Grandstand near the service elevator. Nursing mothers should store their milk in personal coolers.Are there First Aid Stations?
Yes! First Aid Stations can be found at various locations around IMS.Is there a Lost & Found?
Yes! The lost and found form can be found here.