Indianapolis Colts
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Plan a Indianapolis Colts game day: how to watch, what Lucas Oil Stadium is like in person, tickets and travel, and team gear.
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How to watch the Indianapolis Colts
Sunday afternoon games are split by the visiting club's conference. As an AFC team, Indianapolis Colts games are carried primarily by CBS. Road games against NFC opponents move to FOX, and any game flexed into prime time moves to NBC.
- Sunday afternoon on CBSYou need the local affiliate in the market you are watching from, which every major live TV streaming service carries.
- Thursday Night Football on Prime VideoThe Thursday package is a streaming exclusive, so no cable package includes it.
- Sunday and Monday nightPrime time games move to NBC, ABC or ESPN depending on the week and any flex decision.
- NFL RedZoneBest add-on if you follow the club from out of market and want every scoring drive.
Game day at Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium is a short walk from most downtown Indianapolis hotels, which makes it one of the most car-free road trips available.
Retractable roof. The club decides on game day, so pack for the forecast and be ready for either a sealed dome or full sun.
- Arrive early. Lot gates at Lucas Oil Stadium typically open hours before kickoff, and the tailgate is a real part of the ticket price.
- Check the clear bag policy before you leave. The league standard is a clear tote or a small clutch, and it is enforced at every gate.
- Go cashless. Concessions and parking at NFL venues are card or mobile only, so load a mobile wallet before you lose signal in the bowl.
- Plan the exit. In Indianapolis, IN, transit or a walkable pregame spot almost always beats sitting in the lot line after the whistle.
Tickets and travel
For a home game, the cheapest seats are usually the upper corners, and prices move with the opponent rather than the date. For a road trip to Indianapolis, IN, booking tickets, hotel and flights together is usually less work and less risk than assembling them separately.
Indianapolis Colts gear
Officially licensed jerseys, hats, sideline layers and cold-weather gear. Our analysis considers fit consistency, licensing, return windows and how quickly new releases land, and Fanatics is the deepest single source for team-specific NFL inventory.
Division rivals
Indianapolis Colts play everyone in the AFC South twice a season.
FAQ
- What channel are Indianapolis Colts games on?
- Most Indianapolis Colts games land on CBS as part of the Sunday afternoon package. Road games against NFC opponents move to FOX, and any game flexed into prime time moves to NBC. A live TV streaming service that carries your local CBS affiliate plus ESPN and NFL Network covers nearly the full slate.
- Can I stream Indianapolis Colts games without cable?
- Yes. A streaming service with local channels handles the Sunday windows, Prime Video handles the Thursday night exclusive, and NFL RedZone covers every scoring drive across the early and late Sunday windows.
- Where do the Indianapolis Colts play?
- Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Lucas Oil Stadium is a short walk from most downtown Indianapolis hotels, which makes it one of the most car-free road trips available.
- Who are the Indianapolis Colts division rivals?
- Indianapolis Colts play in the AFC South alongside Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, which means two games against each every season.