Toronto's IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026

Field Level Media
03 Sep 2025, 23:49 GMT+10

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IndyCar will be taking it to the streets in the city of Markham, Ontario.

On Wednesday, promoter Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the city of Markham and IndyCar announced a new multi-year agreement that will see the Grand Prix of Toronto move to its new home in the northeastern suburb.

The race, now named the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, will be contested from Aug. 14-16, 2026.

'The Indy is one of North America's premier motorsport events and has been a cornerstone of Ontario's events calendar for nearly 40 years,' Ontario Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden said.

'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 first Grand Prix of Toronto was held in 1986.

Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti was pleased to welcome the race to his city's streets.

'We are excited to welcome the exhilarating experience of IndyCar Series racing hitting our streets in 2026,' Scarpitti said. 'We are proud to welcome this world-class event to our community.

'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.'

--Field Level Media

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