Finally, the biggest race of the year, the Indy 500, is about to begin its live stream. The 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place on a busy motorsports weekend that also features the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.

Drivers at the Motor Speedway, also known as the "Brick Yard," will race 200 laps around the oval track for a total of 500 miles. It is a grueling test of endurance, skill, and determination, which is why the Indy 500 is called "the greatest spectacle in racing."

The 33-card field for the 2023 Indy 500 includes nine former champions. Alex Palow, who leads the IndyCar Series standings, will take the pole position, while defending champion Marcus Ericsson will look to repeat. Helio Castroneves will be looking for his fifth Indy 500 win, the most in history.

Currently, Caesars Sportsbook has last year's second-place finisher, Pato O'Ward, as the +500 favorite, with Palow trailing at +575.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Indy 500 live stream online.

If you have to leave your own personal "pit" and can't watch the Indy 500 live stream on your service due to regional restrictions, you're not out of luck. With a virtual private network (VPN), you can access the same streaming service you are already paying for by pretending you are surfing the web from your hometown (or anywhere else where power outages do not occur).

Not sure which VPN is right for you? After testing a variety of services, the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers great speed and excellent customer service. However, there are other VPN options available.

In the US, the Indy 500 live stream is broadcast on NBC, Universo, and Peacock.

Coverage of the main race will begin on Sunday (May 28) at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock and 11 a.m. ET on NBC and run through 4 p.m. ET.

NBC is a local broadcast network, accessible for free through one of the best television antennas or through cable television packages.

Those who have opted out of cable can watch the Indy 500 on Sling TV and FuboTV. These two are our list of the best cable TV alternatives.

Racing fans in the UK can watch the Indy 500 live on Sky Sports starting at 5:45 pm BST.

Sky's packages start at £24 per month; those who don't want to shell out for a full Sky sub can consider Now Sports' streaming service. Prices start at £11.98 for a daily and mobile membership, and £34.99 for a month's subscription.

International travelers who want to use services they already pay for should check out ExpressVPN.

In Canada, you can watch the Indy 500 on TSN5 or TSN+.

In Canada, the 2023 Indy 500 will be live streamed on Stan Sport. This is good news.

The bad news? The race coverage will begin around 1:00 a.m. local AEDT. So fans should be prepared to stay up late!

Here's the 33-car starting grid for the 2023 Indy 500.