Indy 500 announcers 2026: Meet the Fox broadcasters, from Will Buxton to Townsend Bell

For the second year in a row, Fox will be carrying coverage of the Indy 500.

The network had great success in hosting last year's Indy 500, bringing in a 41 percent increase in viewership from the 2024 race on NBC, according to IndyCar.

A lot of familiar faces will reappear on this year's broadcast, thanks to 2025's success. From past Indy 500 drivers to one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history, many viewers will recognize many of the broadcast's personalities.

Here's who will be in Fox's broadcast booth on Memorial Day weekend at the Brickyard.

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Fox Indy 500 announcers for 2026

For the second year in a row, Fox is bringing back their trio of Will Buxton, Townsend Bell, and James Hinchcliffe to call the Indy 500, according to the network's press release. Bell and Hinchcliffe are far from strangers at the Brickyard, as both have ample experience during their times as drivers (Bell: nine Indy 500 races; Hinchcliffe: 10 Indy 500 races).

In the pits, Kevin Lee, Jamie Little, and Georgia Henneberry will return to their posts as reporters on Pit Road. Jack Harvey, who will be driving the No. 24 INVST DRR Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, will offer insights from the cockpit for the second straight year, according to Fox.

Before the 110th Indy 500 field is shown the green flag, 1997 IndyCar Series champion Tony Stewart, former IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick, and host Chris Myers will provide pre-race coverage. Four-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski will also be part of the pre-race coverage.

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Indy 500 start time, TV channel in 2026

• Date: Sunday, May 24
• Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Fox
• Live stream: Fox Sports App, Fubo

The 110th Indy 500 will take place Sunday, May 24, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind.

While pre-race coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET, the green flag will drop at the Brickyard at 12:45 p.m. ET. For the second year in a row, the Indy 500 will air on Fox.

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