INDYCAR and Monumental Sports Announce D.C. Grand Prix

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall and city streets.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have teamed up to promote this summer's historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. The event will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall and city streets, taking place August 21-23 in celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Why it matters

This partnership marks a significant milestone for INDYCAR, bringing open-wheel racing to the nation's capital for the first time. The event is expected to draw large crowds and showcase Washington, D.C. to a global audience as the city celebrates a major national milestone.

The details

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will take place on a temporary circuit winding through the streets around the National Mall, offering fans a unique backdrop of iconic landmarks. Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals, will help promote and organize the event.

  • The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will take place August 21-23, 2026.
  • The event will coincide with America's 250th birthday celebrations.

The players

INDYCAR

The sanctioning body for the premier open-wheel racing series in North America.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

The company that owns the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals, and will help promote and organize the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

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The takeaway

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix represents INDYCAR's first foray into the nation's capital, providing a unique opportunity to showcase open-wheel racing to new audiences and celebrate America's 250th birthday with a one-of-a-kind motorsports event.