The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix returns to downtown Detroit this weekend, bringing IndyCar, IMSA and INDY NXT action back to the city streets for one of the biggest weekends on the American motorsports calendar.
The event runs from May 29-31 and features a packed schedule of practice sessions, qualifying and races across multiple series around the downtown Detroit street circuit.
Drivers will once again tackle the challenging layout surrounding the Renaissance Center as teams prepare for one of the toughest street races of the season.
Where to watch and full Detroit Grand Prix event schedule
Coverage of the Detroit Grand Prix weekend will air across NBC’s IndyCar coverage, while Peacock will also provide streaming coverage throughout the race weekend.
Friday, May 29
- IndyCar Practice Sessions
- IMSA Practice Sessions
- Fan events and downtown activities
Saturday, May 30
- IndyCar Qualifying
- IMSA race activity
- INDY NXT sessions
Sunday, May 31
- Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix IndyCar Race — 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT
The downtown Detroit circuit again surrounds the Renaissance Center and riverfront area as major road closures and traffic changes remain in place throughout the weekend.
The weekend also includes fan access activities, support races and entertainment events across downtown Detroit.
Drivers to watch during the Detroit Grand Prix weekend
The downtown Detroit circuit remains one of the most demanding street tracks on the IndyCar calendar due to its narrow sections, concrete barriers and limited margin for error.
Track position is expected to play a major role throughout the weekend, placing extra importance on Saturday’s qualifying sessions.
Alex Palou enters the Detroit weekend carrying major momentum in the IndyCar championship fight, while Pato O’Ward again arrives as one of the biggest threats on street circuits.
Scott Dixon’s experience around temporary street circuits also makes him one of the key drivers to watch, while Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin remain major contenders entering the weekend.
The weekend also includes IMSA competition and INDY NXT races as rising prospects continue battling for opportunities further up the IndyCar ladder.
Beyond the racing action, Detroit Grand Prix organizers have continued emphasizing fan access, community involvement and the economic impact generated by the downtown event.
The combination of IndyCar, IMSA and INDY NXT competition once again gives Detroit one of the most diverse race weekends anywhere in North American motorsports.
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