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Lucas Oil Stadium is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It serves as the home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and hosts a variety of other sporting and entertainment events. The stadium features a retractable roof and a large seating capacity, making it one of the premier venues in the United States.

The stadium is located at 500 S. Capitol Ave in Indianapolis, Indiana. Built at a cost of $720 million, it opened on August 16, 2008. Designed by HKS, Inc., the stadium features a retractable roof, FieldTurf surface, and a seating capacity of approximately 67,000, expandable for major events.

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Major Events Held at Lucas Oil Stadium

Here are just some of the major events that have been held at Lucas Oil Stadium:

• 2010, 2015, and 2021 - NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four
• 2012 - Super Bowl XLVI New York Giants v the New England Patriots
• 2022 - College Football Playoff National Championship: Georgia vs. Alabama.
• Big Ten Football Championship: Annual host since 2011
• Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships: Annual event since 2009
• Annual NFL Draft Combine

Lucas Oil Stadium Trivia

• It was built to replace the RCA Dome, which was demolished in 2008.
• The stadium features a unique retractable roof that opens from the center outward, allowing for natural light and outdoor game experiences. The north end of the stadium has a large window offering a stunning view of the Indianapolis skyline.

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