By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief
Exactly one year from today the IndyCar Series will officially return to Texas with the Grand Prix of Arlington, with the race weekend set for March 13-15, 2026.
The cars and stars of North America’s premier open-wheel championship will take to the 2.73-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit with practice and qualifications set for Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, respectively. The inaugural event will take place on Sunday, March 15, featuring a national network showcase on FOX.
“The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington is definitely circled on the calendar,” said Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward. “Texans love racing, and they love big events. So, this is going to be mega. Hopefully, it will set the new standard for a street circuit race in North America.”
A first-of-its-kind venture between Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official sports partner of the Texas Rangers, tickets are set to go on sale later this year. Fans are allowed to sign up for early access to the on-sale information here.
The circuit layout features three iconic sporting venues recognized by fans around the world: AT&T Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, Globe Life Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers and Choctaw Stadium, former home of the Texas Rangers. The track will weave through Arlington’s core sports and entertainment district, which features an all-star lineup of events and venues and annually sells several million tickets to spectators near and far.
“As someone who calls this area ‘home,’ I’m super excited to see the NTT IndyCar Series coming to DFW,” said AJ FOYT RACING’s Santino Ferrucci, a Dallas-area resident. “The course layout is really unique and will let us reach top speeds, making the racing incredibly exciting for all the fans.”
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