Lucas Oil Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Lucas Oil Stadium holds 63,000 fans and is home to Indianapolis Colts (NFL). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	63,000
Opened	August 16, 2008
Home teams	Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
Address	500 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225

When are the remaining home games?

6 home games left, starting Sun Nov 8, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sun Nov 8, 2026	Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys	1:00 pm	NFL regular season
Sun Nov 15, 2026	Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins	1:00 pm	NFL regular season
Sun Nov 29, 2026	Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants	1:00 pm	NFL regular season
Sat Dec 5, 2026	Big Ten Championship Game vs teams to be decided	8:00 pm	College football
Sun Dec 27, 2026	Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals	time TBA	NFL regular season
Sun Jan 10, 2027	Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars	time TBA	NFL regular season

When do the gates open at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Gates open two (2) hours prior to kickoff for Indianapolis Colts home games. Times vary for other public events. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Lucas Oil Stadium?

No. A roof covers the seats, so the aerial lidar we use only sees the roof, not the rows under it. Lucas Oil Stadium has a retractable roof composed of two panels, each weighing 2.5 million pounds, that opens or closes in about 9 to 11 minutes; the home team determines whether the roof is open or closed 90 minutes before kickoff. Without the rows we can't measure sightlines or sun minutes honestly, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies.

Before you go

Bags: Clear Bag Policy is enforced at all Indianapolis Colts events. Guests may carry one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, plus a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand. Fanny packs are not allowed. Bags containing medical devices, including breast pumps, are exempt from the clear bag policy but subject to security screening. Bag policy.
Payment: Lucas Oil Stadium is completely cashless for all events, including retail outlets, concession stands, bars and the Colts Pro Shop. Major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted. Two cash-to-card kiosks (Sections 105 and 129) allow guests to convert cash into a prepaid debit card with no transaction fee.
Getting there: IndyGo bus Route 8 serves stops near the stadium (Washington and Illinois streets westbound; Maryland and Missouri streets eastbound), within walking distance south to Lucas Oil Stadium. IndyGo's Red and Purple Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines stop at Statehouse Station near Capitol Avenue and Washington Street, about a one-block walk south to the venue. Parking and transit.
Food: Lucas Oil Stadium prohibits guests from bringing in food and beverage, except for guests with special medical or dietary needs. The stadium is unable to store guests' medications, food or beverages.