What were the 2025 Indy 500 TV ratings? Here's what we know about Fox's first Indy 500 broadcast
In its first broadcast on Fox, the Indianapolis 500 saw more viewers tuning into the race on TV at home than we've seen since the 92nd running of the race almost two decades ago.
Here's what to know.
Fox Sports' first broadcast of the Indianapolis 500 pulled an average audience of more than 7 million, making it the most-watched edition of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing since 2008, according to Nielsen Fast Nationals.
Fox's Indy 500 broadcast averaged 7.05 million viewers and peaked during the closing laps of Alex Palou's 500 victory at 8.4 million viewers.
The 2008 Indy 500, also won by Chip Ganassi Racing (Scott Dixon), averaged 7.245 million viewers.
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