# Barcelona to host IndyCar race in 2027

> IndyCar set to race in Barcelona starting 2027 under multi-year deal.
- Title: Barcelona to host IndyCar race in 2027 · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: IndyCar set to race in Barcelona starting 2027 under multi-year deal. IndyCar will race in Barcelona, Spain for the first time in 2027 as part of a…
- Keywords: indycar, barcelona, circuit de barcelona-catalunya, alex palou, indycar series, spain, sports, cars, host, race, 2027, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/indycar/news/barcelona-set-to-host-indycar-race-in-2027-under-multi-year-deal/10866433
- Author: Jose Carlos de Celis
- Published: 2026-10-20T08:48:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indycar, barcelona, circuit de barcelona-catalunya, alex palou, indycar series, spain, sports, cars
## IndyCar to race in Barcelona
IndyCar will race in Barcelona starting in 2027 under a multi-year deal with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
## Alex Palou's role
Alex Palou, a five-time champion, has played a key role in securing the IndyCar race for Barcelona.
## First race in Europe
The 2027 event marks IndyCar's first race in Europe under its current identity and first appearance in Spain.
## Historical context
IndyCar last raced outside North America in 2013, and the Barcelona event is its first in Europe since 2007.
## Expected impact
The race is expected to attract up to 55,500 spectators, potentially drawing a sell-out crowd in Barcelona.
## Key takeaway

IndyCar will race in Barcelona, Spain for the first time in 2027 as part of a multi-year agreement.