NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Coming to Arlington Entertainment District in March 2026
Three championship organizations are teaming up to bring an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race to the streets of Arlington, Texas. Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers, have announced a first-of-its-kind joint venture to establish and operate the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington, with the initial race scheduled for March of 2026. .
The 2.73-mile track design will feature two iconic sports facilities recognized by fans around the world: AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. The track will run through Arlington’s premier sports and entertainment district, which features a stellar lineup of events and venues and sells more than 1.6 million tickets annually to spectators near and far.
A celebration ceremony will be held tomorrow morning at Texas Live!, a special entertainment center located between AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The ceremony will reveal additional details about the proposed event, including a video showing the complete track layout.
The new racing event will provide the city of Arlington and its organizers with a national network television showcase, with FOX set to provide live coverage through its recently revealed partnership with INDYCAR.
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier single-seat racing competition, featuring stars from around the world competing at speeds in excess of 230 mph. In addition to hosting the world-famous Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the series features a mix of oval, temporary street course and permanent road course races across North America, with the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington becoming its new High-octane main event. . The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is sanctioned by INDYCAR, the governing body of North America’s premier single-seater racing series and part of the Penske Entertainment family.
WHAT THEY SAY – EVENT LEADERSHIP
“Through a truly remarkable and innovative partnership, we will build the next global spectacle in racing. Everyone involved is fully committed to delivering an incredible and unique weekend of events for the city of Arlington, anchored by the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “We are grateful to the Cowboys, Rangers and REV Entertainment for establishing this partnership with us and, of course, to the Arlington leadership team for their enthusiasm and continued support.” –Roger Penske, President of Penske Corporation
“We are thrilled to join forces with the Texas Rangers, Penske Entertainment and the city of Arlington to bring Grand Prix racing to the streets of the Arlington Entertainment District. The collaboration between our organizations will make the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington special, providing a unique NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing experience for fans in attendance, while creating a showcase with our friends at FOX and those watching on everyone. “An event of this magnitude is another great reflection of what we imagined more than 15 years ago that AT&T Stadium could be a part.” – Jerry Jones, owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys
“Today is a historic day for the Texas Rangers and REV Entertainment. We are proud to be at the forefront of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington alongside such esteemed organizations as Penske Entertainment and the Dallas Cowboys. “This event will set a new standard for the Arlington Entertainment District and we look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to experience what Arlington has to offer.” – Neil Leibman, Texas Rangers Chief Operating Officer
“We are truly grateful to our partners for their vision and dedication to bringing the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington here to The American Dream City. I can’t think of a more beautiful and vibrant setting for this competition than Arlington’s world-class entertainment district, which has proven time and time again to be a premier destination for sports and entertainment. “This announcement is an economic victory for North Texas and we look forward to welcoming this incredible racing series and its fans for an unforgettable experience.” – Jim Ross, Mayor of Arlington
MORE ABOUT THE ARLINGTON INDYCAR GRAND PRIX
Planning and preparation for the race weekend is underway, and veteran motorsports industry executive Bill Miller was announced today as president of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington. Miller brings more than three decades of experience to the role, including serving as president of California Speedway and senior vice president of operations at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a leading global voice for more than 7,000 aftermarket companies. automotive.
The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington will provide a full weekend of racing and entertainment, with general admission, reserved seating, VIP hospitality and party areas available. Fans can register their interest by visiting the newly launched website: www.gparlington.com.
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