Indianapolis Motor Speedway has done it again. For the second consecutive year, all 230,000 grandstand seats for the Indianapolis 500 are completely sold out—and that means local fans won't miss a moment of the action.

With the grandstand sellout, Penske Entertainment has lifted the local television blackout for the third straight running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." This is a huge win for central Indiana viewers, who will once again be able to watch the race live from home.

The sellout comes even earlier than last year, when grandstand tickets were gone five days before race day. This time, every reserved seat was claimed before qualifying weekend even began. And if the momentum continues, general admission infield tickets could sell out for the first time since 2016.

"Anticipation for race day is approaching an all-time high right here in central Indiana and across the globe," said IMS and IndyCar president Doug Boles. "We can't thank the world's greatest and most loyal fans enough. The stars of the NTT IndyCar Series are ready for an unparalleled showcase of speed, bravery and competition in front of a historic and massive crowd."

This will be the ninth time local fans can watch the race live on television, and the sixth time this decade alone. The blackout policy dates back to 1950, when IMS first restricted local broadcasts to protect ticket sales. It wasn't lifted again until the historic 100th running in 2016, and then briefly during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 when attendance was limited.

Now, with three straight sellouts and growing demand, the tradition of packing the stands—and filling living rooms across Indiana—is stronger than ever. Whether you're in the grandstands or on your couch, the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 is shaping up to be an unforgettable showcase of speed and competition.