IndyCar Grand Prix races into Arlington’s entertainment district »Dallas is innovative

Rendering of the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington, which will roar through the city’s entertainment district in March 2026. [Image: NTT IndyCar Series]

The Arlington Entertainment District already had a lot to offer as the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and many more. But now there’s even more to celebrate thanks to an innovative new partnership between the Cowboys, Rangers and NTT IndyCar Series.

The three organizations are working together to bring the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington to the city in March 2026. The racetrack takes you around the streets around the Rangers’ Globe Life Field and goes through hairpin turns next to the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.

The 2.73-mile route will wind through Arlington’s premier sports and entertainment district, just months before an even bigger event comes to the city: the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 race will be televised nationally FOX, which recently announced a partnership with IndyCar.

The track for the 2026 IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington. [Graphic: NTT IndyCar Series]

Another win for JerryWorld and the Rangers

Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said his organization is “thrilled to partner 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 and provide fans in attendance with a unique NTT IndyCar Series racing experience while creating a showcase with our friends at FOX and viewers around the world,” he added Opinion. “An event of this magnitude is another great expression of what we envisioned AT&T Stadium could be a part of over 15 years ago.”

Rangers COO Neil Leibman called the news “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 respected 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.”

Roger Penske, chairman of Penske Corporation, described the Arlington Grand Prix as “the next global racing spectacle.”

“An economic win for North Texas.”

The Grand Prix is ​​sure to fill hotel rooms and buzz coffers across Arlington, noted Mayor Jim Ross.

“I can’t imagine 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,” Ross said. “This announcement is an economic win for North Texas and we look forward to welcoming this incredible racing series and its fans for an unforgettable experience.”

Veteran motorsports industry executive Bill Miller has been named president of the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington. He brings more than three decades of experience to the position, including previously serving as President of California Speedway and SVP of Operations at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). ).

The IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington will feature “a full weekend of racing and entertainment,” IndyCar said, with general admission, reserved seating, VIP hospitality and party zone areas.

More information about the event – ​​including an introductory video with Cowboys star Michael Irvin – can be found here.

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