IndyCar Set to End Relationship with NBC for Full-Season Media Rights Deal with Fox Sports

The IndyCar Series is in the process of finalizing a new media rights deal with Fox Sports, with an official announcement expected in the near future. After several years under Comcast-owned NBC Sports Group, NBC has held full-season rights since 2019. However, the current agreement with NBC is set to expire in 2024, prompting IndyCar to seek new partners for the 2025 season and beyond.

The options were limited to NBC and Fox, with Fox emerging as the likely candidate. While the specifics of the deal between Fox and IndyCar remain unknown, the series has been searching for a single full-season partner for its next cycle. This would mean the end of its relationship with NBC, which has been a broadcasting partner for IndyCar.

Penske Entertainment, the parent company that also owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is looking towards a new era of broadcasting partnerships for the IndyCar series. The negotiations have been guided by consultants Karen Brodkin from Endeavor and Hillary Mandel from IMG Media. Fox and IndyCar have not provided any comments regarding the ongoing discussions, and NBC has not responded to inquiries about potential changes.