IndyCar releases full 2027 schedule with Barcelona debut and no Washington D.C. return
IndyCar has finalized its complete 2027 calendar, a 17-race slate that adds a debut event at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in mid-July while dropping the Washington D.C. Freedom 250 Grand Prix as a permanent fixture. The D.C. street race, which came about after President Donald Trump signed an executive order, was always intended as a one-time event, and IndyCar confirmed it will not return. Nashville also loses its spot on the schedule, according to The Tennessean, as the race's promoter seeks to move the event back to a downtown street circuit rather than the Nashville Superspeedway oval. Fox Sports will broadcast all races for a third consecutive year; the network, which now holds a one-third ownership stake in IndyCar's parent company Penske Entertainment, saw viewership climb 23 percent in 2026 compared to its first year carrying the series.
Despite IndyCar considering bringing the event back for a second year , the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will remain a one-time event as planned.
Why it matters
For brands: Sponsors and commercial partners gain visibility into the full schedule, including the new Barcelona market, as they plan activation and investment for 2027.
For media: Fox Sports retains exclusive broadcast rights for a third year and holds a direct ownership stake in IndyCar's parent company, deepening its editorial and commercial interest in the series.
For athletes: Drivers and teams now have a confirmed 17-race calendar to plan their 2027 season around, including a new international round in Barcelona.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports: IndyCar unveils full 2027 schedule; Washington D.C. race confirmed as one-off
- Yahoo Sports: IndyCar unveils full 2027 schedule; Washington D.C. race confirmed as one-off
- Yahoo Sports: IndyCar unveils full 2027 schedule with Barcelona debut and all-network FOX coverage