Rob Gronkowski Returns as Indy 500 Snake Pit Grand Marshal

Four-time Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski is returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to reprise his role as the grand marshal of the Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit on Sunday, May 24.

The infield party, located adjacent to Turn 3 of the IMS oval, stands as one of the most unique electronic dance music festivals in the world. This year’s concert features a headline performance by multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Zedd. The morning lineup also includes Crankdat, Wooli, it’s murph, and Wax Motif.

Gronkowski, who retired from the NFL in 2022 after capturing titles with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, made his first trackside appearance at the event last year. His return aligns with the new broadcast partnership between IndyCar and FOX Sports, where Gronkowski serves as a regular studio analyst.

“The Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit is one of the coolest combinations of sports and music out there and in the ultimate venue,” Gronkowski said. “I had to come back to keep the party going and celebrate the biggest race in the world.”

Indy 500 Snake Pit Ticket and Entry Information

Performances begin early Sunday morning in the Turn 3 infield. Concert goers must meet specific track requirements for entry:

• Age Requirement: All Snake Pit wristband holders must be at least 18 years old and present proper identification at the gate.
• Gate Admission: A separate valid Indy 500 general admission or reserved seat ticket is required to enter the speedway grounds.
• Ticket Pricing: General admission concert wristbands are available for $85, while VIP packages are priced at $220. VIP access includes a raised viewing platform next to the stage, a private cash bar and air-conditioned restrooms.
• Combo Packages: Fans can purchase a combined race general admission and Snake Pit ticket for $145, or a race general admission and Snake Pit VIP package for $280.

Tickets and wristbands can be purchased online through the official track website at ims.com.

Planning your race day outfit or checking out the track setup? Take a look at the infield atmosphere in our Naptown Buzz Indy 500 Photo Gallery, containing over 850 high-resolution images from the track.