2026 Canadian Race Taking Place Aug. 14-16

Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the City of Markham and INDYCAR announced Sept. 3 that the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy will have a new home in 2026 under a multiyear agreement. Led by the organizer and promoter Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will race on an exciting new street circuit built in the City of Markham on Aug. 14-16, 2026.

Markham, Ontario, is adjacent to Toronto’s northeastern municipal boundary and in York Region, which is experiencing significant growth at a population of already more than 1.25 million residents (photo, below). The race will be held in Markham Centre, the city’s dynamic downtown core, and home to many Canadian corporate headquarters, the York University Markham Campus and the acclaimed Markham Pan Am Centre – a key venue during the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

Markham, Ontario

“We could not be more pleased to see the rich history of NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing continue in Ontario,” Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles said. “Markham is a growing, diverse and dynamic city and will provide a terrific showcase for our exhilarating wheel-to-wheel racing. I would like to thank Mayor Frank Scarpitti for this thrilling new partnership and Jeff Atkinson and the team at Green Savoree Toronto for their leadership. It is crucial for INDYCAR to continue to reach our fans in Canada, and we simply cannot wait for this new chapter to begin next year.”

With excellent regional access via two major 400-series highways, Unionville GO Station, and the VIVA Rapid Transit system, the new Markham circuit is ideally situated to welcome fans from across Southern Ontario and beyond. Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham will be the largest sports and cultural celebration in York Region’s history. The event is expected to draw more than 140,000 attendees over the three-day weekend and generate tens of millions in economic activity through sport tourism, hospitality and event services.

"We are excited to welcome the exhilarating experience of INDYCAR SERIES racing hitting our streets in 2026," Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. “We are proud to welcome this world-class event to our community. I want to thank Green Savoree Toronto, Penske Entertainment Corp., NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association and the Province of Ontario for their trust in our city. Markham is ready to build on its strong sports legacy and offer a new home where this celebrated summer tradition can thrive. I am extremely proud of our team at the City of Markham for bringing this initiative across the finish line in just a matter of months."

Said Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden: “The Indy is one of North America’s premier motorsport events and has been a cornerstone of Ontario’s events calendar for nearly forty years. Sport tourism is a major economic driver for our province, and I am thrilled that this iconic event will continue to call Ontario home; thank you to the City of Markham for opening your doors to help start this new chapter. This event will continue to drive tourism, boost our economy and strengthen Ontario’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class sporting events.”

The temporary track will be built in the eastern precinct of Markham’s downtown, between Kennedy Road, Enterprise Boulevard, Unionville GO tracks and Highway 407. Renowned track designer Tony Cotman of NZR Consulting has led the design process of the temporary circuit, which features a 12-turn, 2.19-mile (3.52 km) layout, including a double-sided pit lane, thrilling straightaways and technically challenging sectors. The City of Markham has begun early works on the track and festival site in coordination with Metrolinx and other area partners.

“Green Savoree Toronto is announcing today a multi-year agreement with the City of Markham to be the new home of this Ontario motorsports tradition,” said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. “We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Mayor Frank Scarpitti, his team at the City of Markham and INDYCAR. The inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham will build on the legacy of this great Ontario event, which started in 1986. We look forward to welcoming all our fans, the drivers and race teams out to this terrific new venue in Markham Centre next August.”

Markham has a connection to the INDYCAR SERIES, as Indianapolis 500 pole winner, INDYCAR SERIES race winner and FOX Sports INDYCAR commentator James Hinchcliffe was born in the city.

“Markham was my first home and where my racing dreams took root,” Hinchcliffe said. “So, it’s extra special to know the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be there starting with the 2026 season. Ontario has some incredibly passionate open-wheel racing fans, and I can’t wait to see them lining the streets for an epic event.”

The INDYCAR SERIES race in Ontario has taken place on the streets of Toronto since 1986, with absences only in 2008, 2020 and 2021. Some of the greatest legends of the sport have won this event, including Scott Dixon, Will Power, Sebastien Bourdais, Dario Franchitti, Michael Andretti, Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Rahal.

Ongoing event updates an ticket pricing when available will be available at hondaindy.com.