Indianapolis Colts
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
City
Indianapolis
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Venue name
Lucas Oil Stadium
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Zip code
46225
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Parking
Guide url
https://www.colts.com/game-day/parking-transportation
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Hours
Lots generally open about 4 hours before kickoff (varies by lot operator); Colts recommend arriving downtown at least 3 hours before kickoff.
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Overnight
Generally not permitted in event lots; varies by garage operator — confirm with the individual facility.
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Premium
Season-long parking sold through the Colts ticket office in lots such as South Lot, Lot A, and Horseshoe Lot; VIP parking included with Field Seat Experience packages.
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Public transport
IndyGo Red Line BRT and local bus routes stop within blocks of the stadium.
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Recommended lots
Pan Am Plaza garage for direct stadium connection; Capitol Ave garage for west gate
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Towing
Vehicles in unauthorized or unpaid spaces may be towed by lot operators; the Colts do not manage downtown lots, so contact the lot operator or Indy parking enforcement.
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Traffic
Capitol Ave southbound (closed just north of the stadium), South St and McCarty St near the stadium at kickoff/postgame; check the Indy Road Closures Map for active construction.
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Public transportation
App
IndyGo MyKey app and "Track My Bus" at indygo.net.
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Ferry
None.
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Shuttles
Notes
Most fans walk from downtown hotels/garages; some bars and hotels run private shuttles on game days.
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Bicycles
Share distance
Within a few blocks — the Cultural Trail network passes just north of the stadium.
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Share station
Pacers Bikeshare stations on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail near the Convention Center/stadium area.
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Accessibility
Fun fact
The playing field sits 25 feet below street level, which shortens vertical travel and improves accessibility and sightlines from the main concourse.
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Sensory
Certified sensory inclusive; free sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads, plus a designated quiet space.
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Service animals
Trained service animals are welcome; emotional support animals are not permitted.
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Food and vendors
Parking Apps Accepted
ParkWhiz (official partner); ParkMobile and SpotHero also list downtown garages.
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Venue history
Capacity (source context unspecified)
67,000
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Original capacity
67,000 (football).
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Original name
Known as "Indiana Stadium" during construction; opened as Lucas Oil Stadium under a 20-year, ~$122 million naming-rights deal signed in 2006.
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Records
In Super Bowl XLVI, Eli Manning opened with a record 9 straight completions and Tom Brady set a then-Super Bowl record 16 consecutive completions; the 9-7 Giants became the lowest-win-percentage Super Bowl champion.
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Retired numbers
Colts retired numbers honored in-stadium: 18 Peyton Manning, 19 Johnny Unitas, 22 Buddy Young, 24 Lenny Moore, 70 Art Donovan, 77 Jim Parker, 82 Raymond Berry, 89 Gino Marchetti, plus the Colts Ring of Honor.
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Venue details
Climate
Climate-controlled when the roof is closed; roof typically closed for cold-weather games — decision announced pregame via @ColtsLife on Instagram/X.
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Expandable capacity
Expandable to approximately 70,000 for basketball, Super Bowls, and other mega-events.
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Features
Large HD end-zone video boards (upgraded 2021), 139 luxury suites, field 25 ft below street level, distinctive brick-and-glass "fieldhouse" exterior design.
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Orientation
Roughly north-south, with the retractable north window framing the downtown Indianapolis skyline.
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