Tickets on Sale Tomorrow for 2026 INDYCAR Race Weekend in Portland

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to Portland International Raceway for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland on August 7-9, 2026.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:52am by

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Tickets for the 2026 INDYCAR race weekend at Portland International Raceway will go on sale to the public tomorrow, April 17, 2026. The event, headlined by Round 13 of the 18-race NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, will mark the 32nd open-wheel race weekend at the Portland track and will also feature stock car racing, INDY NXT, USF2000, and USF Pro 2000 competitions.

Why it matters

The annual INDYCAR race in Portland is a highly anticipated event for motorsports fans in the Pacific Northwest, drawing large crowds to witness the thrilling open-wheel action. The return of this event highlights Portland's continued status as a premier destination for top-level auto racing.

The details

Starting tomorrow, fans will be able to purchase 3-Day Grandstand seats, General Admission, Pit and Paddock passes, and Parking passes for the August 7-9 race weekend. Single-day tickets will be released later in the summer. The event will feature the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, ARCA Menards Series West, INDY NXT by Firestone, USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire, and USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire.

  • Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT.
  • The BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland will take place August 7-9, 2026.

The players

Jerry Jensen

General manager of Green Savoree Portland, LLC, which owns and operates the event at Portland International Raceway.

Alex Palou

INDYCAR driver who clinched his fourth series championship at the 2025 Portland race.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to bring INDYCAR racing back to the great fans in the Pacific Northwest on the same weekend again in August. We saw Alex Palou clinch his fourth INDYCAR championship in Portland last summer, and we expect the championship chase drama to be on full display again with this late-season stop at PIR.”

— Jerry Jensen, General manager of Green Savoree Portland, LLC

What’s next

Single-day tickets for the 2026 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland will be released in the summer.

The takeaway

The return of the annual INDYCAR race to Portland International Raceway reinforces the city's status as a premier motorsports destination, providing Pacific Northwest fans with the opportunity to witness the thrilling open-wheel action of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.