Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
Markham, start your engines! The City of Markham is off to the races as the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy will be coming to our city.
Announced in September 2025, a new partnership between The City of Markham, Green Savoree Toronto ULC, and IndyCar will bring the iconic race to Markham Centre for the next 5 years, starting August 14 to 16, 2026.
Markham is proud to be the host city of this world-class motorsport festival. The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham will be the largest sporting event York Region has hosted, and the weekend promises to be filled with high-speed and action-packed excitement.
Whether you are a racing fanatic, or love the buzz and excitement of big festivals, the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham will have something for everyone to enjoy. This is your opportunity to be a part of something thrilling, historic, and absolutely unforgettable.
Check out the fast-paced action expected in 2026!
Unionville Go Station
- Station Parking Notice
Indy-related construction resumes in Markham Centre
We would like to thank residents for their patience as construction continues. Roadway improvements to support the hosting of the Indy in Markham Centre resumed on March 23, 2026 and will continue with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2026, weather permitting. Phase 2 of this project includes construction along the track and the Unionville GO Station access road.
These roadway modifications are essential steps in readying Markham Centre for the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy.
What's Happening Now
The following work is currently underway:
- Paving of the City-owned Unionville GO access road
- Improvements along key routes including replacement of existing sidewalks, curbs, and medians, modifications to catch basins, manholes, and utility lids and installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossovers at:
- Enterprise Boulevard
- YMCA Boulevard
- Unionville Gate
- University Boulevard
- Kennedy Road
- New signage, pavement markings, and restoration of disturbed areas once work is complete
The following work will be completed once the Unionville GO access road is re-opened:
- Installation of streetlights within the Unionville GO parking lot
- Improvements near the Unionville GO bus loop including modifications to existing curbs and sidewalks
Closures & Impacts
Residents can expect partial closures during construction:
- Portions of Enterprise Blvd, Kennedy Rd, YMCA Blvd, University Blvd, and Unionville Gate will experience temporary lane reductions
- Unionville GO access road will remain closed
- Sidewalks and cycling routes may be temporarily rerouted
- Traffic delays are expected during peak hours
- Noise and general construction activity will continue throughout the day
Unionville GO Station Overflow Parking Options
Due to ongoing construction at Unionville GO Station, the East overflow parking lot along with the access road will remain closed. The main parking lot will remain open with 360 parking spots being impacted.
Overflow parking is available at:
- Pan Am Centre, approximately a 10-minute walk from Unionville GO Station. The overflow lot can be accessed from Main Street Unionville and exited via YMCA Boulevard. Driving directions can be found on the Unionville Station page at gotransit.com.
- Mount Joy GO Station, approximately a 20-minute drive from Unionville GO Station.
Plan Ahead
We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work takes place. To help ensure everyone can move safely through the area, please:
- Allow extra travel time when accessing Unionville GO Station
- Follow all construction signage and the directions of traffic personnel
- Check frequently for project update
Commuter Communications
Metrolinx has been proactive in sharing updates since early August through:
- Signage and flyers at Unionville GO
- Train announcements
- Online construction notices and updates
Contacts
- City of Markham: indy@markham.ca
- Metrolinx/GO Transit commuter inquiries: Marc Younan (marc.younan@metrolinx.ca)
- Unionville GO Station inquiries: The City of Markham Contact Centre will direct inquiries to Metrolinx.
The City will continue to share updates through its communication channels, including social media, throughout the process.
We acknowledge that this work may cause inconvenience for commuters at Unionville GO Station, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption. For more details about the ongoing construction, please visit: Unionville GO Construction Notices.
The Unionville GO Access Road will remain closed until June 30, 2026. - Construction Map
Track Map and Road Closures
- Track Map
The 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham will be held in Markham Centre, the city’s dynamic downtown core. Markham Centre is 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.
The temporary track will be built in the eastern precinct of Markham’s downtown core, between Kennedy Road, Enterprise Boulevard, Unionville GO tracks and Highway 407.
The thrilling temporary track design process has been led by renowned track designer Tony Cotman of NRC Consulting. The circuit features a 12-turn, 3.52-kilometer (2.19-mile) layout including a double-sided put 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.
- Road Closures
Streets that form part of the race circuit will be closed during the event, including:
- Enterprise Boulevard East
- University Boulevard
- YMCA Boulevard
- Kennedy Road South (between Unionville Gate and YMCA Boulevard)
- Construction Notices
Roadway reconstruction will be ongoing until June 30, 2026 .
Until construction is complete, you may experience traffic impacts on Enterprise Boulevard (becomes Unionville Gate east of Main St. Unionville), University Boulevard, YMCA Boulevard, and Kennedy Road.
One lane per direction, per street, will remain open at all times.
Be sure to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
The work will include removal of existing asphalt pavement, pedestrian walkways, centre medians, and sidewalks, and construction of new asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalks and medians, and removal and relocation of traffic signals. We appreciate your patience during construction and will work to minimize disruption wherever possible.
What to expect
Residents can expect traffic impacts, lane closures, noise, and other disruptions during construction, which will occur Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM, with occasional evening and weekend work. Road and sidewalk access may be restricted, and driveway access could be temporarily affected, with one entrance maintained where possible. Please note that phone and internet services may be impacted, and on-street parking in the work zone is not permitted.
Media Material
- Media
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Moves to Markham – September 2025
Watch the press conference here
For all City of Markham related media inquiries, contact: media@markham.ca
- News Coverage
“Honda Indy changes lanes with move to Markham” – CP24
“Toronto’s IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026” – TSN
“The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is shifting gears and moving its tracks to Markham next year” – CTV News
“Ontario Indy race shifting to Markham, ending Toronto ties since 1986 inception”- Global News
“Toronto's IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026” – CBC News
“Ontario Honda Dealers Indy makes Markham ‘home of Canada’s IndyCar race’ with track around York University campus next year” – YorkRegion.com
Connect with Us
- Inquiries
For inquires related to:
- The City of Markham’s hosting of the Ontario Honda Indy Dealers Indy: indy@markham.ca
- Inquiries related to construction at Unionville Go Station: Marc Younan marc.younan@metrolinx.ca
- Call for Vendors, Contractors & Suppliers
To put on a great event, we need the support of people and businesses like you! Below is a list of supportive services Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the event organizer, is seeking for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, taking place the weekend of August 14 to 16, 2026.
Don’t see your service on the list? No worries, feel free to pitch your services! Green Savoree Toronto ULC highly recommends reaching out as soon as possible because most vendors will be reviewed or selected before May 1, 2026.
Vendors including but not limited to: audiovisual support, crowd control staffing and equipment, painting, sanitation assist, and tents/furniture.
Is your company interested in supporting the set up or operations of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham?
Please email ops@hondaindy.com.
*The City of Markham is not responsible for any decisions related to vendor selection, evaluation, or award made by participating organizations or third parties.
Calling All Contractors & Suppliers
- Photos
Visit our City of Markham Flickr account.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham?
The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is a world-class motorsports festival which will be held annually for five years beginning in 2026 on a 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre (2.19-mile) temporary circuit using the downtown streets of Markham. The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham is a three-day event that will take place from Friday, August 14th to Sunday, August 16th, 2026.
Email (feedback and questions): indy@markham.ca
- What is the City of Markham’s role in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy?
The City of Markham will be the host city for a period of 5 years starting in 2026. The City’s role is ensuring roads are suitable for racing.
Green Savoree Racing Promotions is the third-party operator of the race. From start to finish, Green Savoree organizes the race.
- Who is Green Savoree Toronto ULC?
The event is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto ULC, a subsidiary of Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP). GSRP is an Indianapolis-based motorsports event ownership and management company whose subsidiaries own, operate and promote race properties in Lexington, Ohio, home of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, Portland, Ore., St. Petersburg, Fla. and Greater Toronto Area in Markham, Ontario. These events provide a festival experience and showcase some of the most exciting racing series in the world including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
- What is the NTT IndyCar Series?
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing series. The thrilling race features the most versatile drivers from around the world who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, and street circuits. The series features stars from across the globe competing at speeds faster than 370 kilometers per hour (230 mph).
For more information on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit: www.indycar.com
- How many people can we expect to attend Indy in Markham?
The Indy typically attracts 150,000 people over three days, with the largest crowd attending the final race on Sunday.
- Will roads be closed?
Yes. Streets that form part of the race circuit will be closed, including:
- Unionville Gate (Kennedy to Main Street Unionville)
- Enterprise Boulevard East (Main Street Unionville to west of the GO tracks)
- University Boulevard
- YMCA Boulevard
- Kennedy Road South (between Unionville Gate and YMCA Boulevard)
There will be traffic impacts, including lane restrictions and street closures to the roads forming the race circuit days before and after the race for preparation and clean-up. For the two weeks leading up to the race, you will see the set-up of infrastructure – road barriers and grandstands. This set-up will not necessitate road closures. The teardown begins Sunday evening, and it is much quicker than the set-up. The City will provide updates in advance to help you plan your commute.
- Preparations for Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
The following work is currently underway:
- Paving of the City-owned Unionville GO access road
- Improvements along key routes including replacement of existing sidewalks, curbs, and medians, modifications to catch basins, manholes, and utility lids and installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crossovers at:
- Enterprise Boulevard
- YMCA Boulevard
- Unionville Gate
- University Boulevard
- Kennedy Road
- New signage, pavement markings, and restoration of disturbed areas once work is complete
The following work will be completed once the Unionville GO access road is re-opened:
- Installation of streetlights within the Unionville GO parking lot
- Improvements near the Unionville GO bus loop including modifications to existing curbs and sidewalks
Closures & Impacts
Residents can expect partial closures during construction:
- Portions of Enterprise Blvd, Kennedy Rd, YMCA Blvd, University Blvd, and Unionville Gate will experience temporary lane reductions
- Unionville GO access road will remain closed
- Sidewalks and cycling routes may be temporarily rerouted
- Traffic delays are expected during peak hours
- Noise and general construction activity will continue throughout the day
Unionville GO Station Overflow Parking Options
Due to ongoing construction at Unionville GO Station, the East overflow parking lot along with the access road will remain closed. The main parking lot will remain open with 360 parking spots being impacted.
Overflow parking is available at:
- Pan Am Centre, approximately a 10-minute walk from Unionville GO Station. The overflow lot can be accessed from Main Street Unionville and exited via YMCA Boulevard. Driving directions can be found on the Unionville Station page at gotransit.com.
- Mount Joy GO Station, approximately a 20-minute drive from Unionville GO Station.
Plan Ahead
We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work takes place. To help ensure everyone can move safely through the area, please:
- Allow extra travel time when accessing Unionville GO Station
- Follow all construction signage and the directions of traffic personnel
- Check frequently for project update
Commuter Communications
Metrolinx has been proactive in sharing updates since early August through:
- Signage and flyers at Unionville GO
- Train announcements
- Online construction notices and updates
Contacts
- City of Markham: indy@markham.ca
- Metrolinx/GO Transit commuter inquiries: Marc Younan (marc.younan@metrolinx.ca)
- Unionville GO Station inquiries: The City of Markham Contact Centre will direct inquiries to Metrolinx.
The City will continue to share updates through its communication channels, including social media, throughout the process.
We acknowledge that this work may cause inconvenience for commuters at Unionville GO Station, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption. For more details about the ongoing construction, please visit: Unionville GO Construction Notices.
- How loud will the race be? What is the City doing to minimize noise?
Like all motorsport events, there will be high-speed car sounds. To minimize disruption:
- Races are scheduled during the day across three days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Race times will be communicated in advance by the event organizer.
- Noise levels vary depending on location:
- Trackside/Grandstands: Comparable to an outdoor music concert. Intermittent noises.
- Away from festival area: Sound fades significantly, though intermittent muffled noise may still be heard.
- Is the City of Markham financially supporting the event?
Yes. The City’s role is ensuring roads are suitable for racing. Key points:
- Event organizers will use the Markham Pan Am Centre.
- Organizers are responsible for all infrastructure setup and removal (grandstands, fencing, barriers).
- Organizers will pay the city for right-of-way occupancy and cover event-related costs.
- The City provides logistical support.
The City’s support of the event will be funded through the Municipal Accommodation Tax (Hotel Tax) and there will be no impact to property taxes.
- How much does it cost to attend the event?
Ticket prices vary by seating and budget, making the event family-friendly. For detailed pricing, visit: hondaindy.com
Ontario Honda Dealers’ Free Fan Friday offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish Canada. Since 2010, the event has raised over $1 million for charity.
- What is the potential economic benefit to Markham?
Being the host city is more than just a thrilling experience; it is a major economic driver for our city and region. Here are some examples of how this world-class event benefits our community:
- Generates ~$50 million in economic activity in the region.
- Supports 10,000 jobs and $12M+ in personal income.
- Creates demand for 18,885 room nights.
- Provides $3M+ in annual promotional value through media coverage.
- Supports the equivalent of 450+ full-time, year-round jobs in the GTA.
- The City has secured the event for the next five years.
- What sustainability initiatives will be put in place to ensure the event is environmentally friendly?
The event will be located near Unionville GO Station, offering attendees a convenient and environmentally friendly way to commute.
IndyCar has taken several steps toward sustainability, including:
- Using 100% renewable race fuel, made from second-generation sugarcane waste and other bio-based sources.
- Partnering with venues such as the Markham Pan Am Centre, which uses solar energy and district heating/cooling from Markham District Energy.
- Hosting the race in Markham Centre, where Markham District Energy currently serves over 7 million sq. ft. of buildings, with another 3 million sq. ft. under construction.
- Who is responsible for the event?
The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy is operated and promoted by Green Savoree Racing Promotions.
- The event is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto. Green Savoree Racing Promotions (GSRP) is an Indianapolis-based motorsports event ownership and management company whose subsidiaries own, operate and promote race properties in Lexington, Ohio, home of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, Portland, Ore., St. Petersburg, Fla. and Greater Toronto Area in Markham, Ontario. These events provide a festival experience and showcase some of the most exciting racing series in the world including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
- IndyCar is the sanctioning body for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone.
- The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s top-tier open-wheel series, featuring superspeedways, short ovals, road courses, and street circuits.
Partners
The City of Markham is proud to collaborate with our partners.
