The future landscape of Arlington’s sports district is gearing up to roar with the announcement of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington, set to make its debut on the streets surrounding some of the city's most iconic sports venues from March 13 to March 15, 2026. The event, described as a pinnacle for North American street circuit racing, will begin with practice sessions and qualifications on the first two days, culminating in the pivotal Sunday race, which will be aired to a national audience on FOX, as detailed by a recent report from the City of Arlington.

Collaborative efforts between Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys, and REV Entertainment have given life to this new venture, with ticket sales expected to open later this year, a highly anticipated move considering the draw the locale has to avid racing fans; meanwhile, Arrow McLaren's star, Pato O'Ward expressed his excitement, stating, "The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington is definitely circled on the calendar. Texans love racing, and they love big events. So, this is going to be mega. Hopefully, it will set the new standard for a street circuit race in North America," in remarks, as per the city's news channel.

Arlington’s 2.73-mile track will challenge participating drivers with its 14-turn layout, passing landmarks like AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Choctaw Stadium, integrating the speed and adrenaline of professional racing with Arlington’s vibrant sports atmosphere, promising an explosion of activity to a district already renowned for selling several million tickets to various events annually. Echoing the sentiment of the racing community, AJ FOYT RACING's Santino Ferrucci, who calls the Dallas-area home, confirmed his anticipation for the event in the City of Arlington news release: “As someone who calls this area ‘home,’ I’m super excited to see the NTT INDYCAR SERIES coming to DFW,” said AJ FOYT RACING’s Santino Ferrucci, a Dallas-area resident. “The course layout is really unique and will let us reach top speeds, making the racing incredibly exciting for all the fans.”