Lucas Oil Stadium is a retractable-roof NFL venue in downtown Indianapolis and home to the Indianapolis Colts. The stadium hosts NFL games, NCAA Final Fours, the NFL Scouting Combine, concerts, and major conventions.
Overview
Lucas Oil Stadium opened in 2008 as the replacement for the RCA Dome. Lucas Oil holds naming rights. Located at 500 South Capitol Avenue next to the Indiana Convention Center, the stadium is owned by the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority. Designed by HKS, it features a retractable roof and a large operable window facing downtown Indianapolis.
Fast facts
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (500 S Capitol Ave)
- Teams: Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
- Capacity: 67,000 (expandable for major events)
- Opened: August 16, 2008
- Construction: 2005–2008
- Cost: $720 million
- Surface: Artificial turf
- Premium Seating: Suites, clubs, and field-level hospitality
Architectural Features
The stadium’s brick exterior and retractable systems are designed for both football and large civic events:
- Retractable roof and operable north-end window toward downtown
- Direct connection to the Indiana Convention Center
- Expandable seating and flooring configurations for Final Fours and conventions
- Downtown location walkable from hotels and Circle Centre
Hospitality
Food and beverage at Lucas Oil Stadium is operated by Sodexo Live!. The program supports Colts gamedays plus high-volume events such as the NFL Combine, Final Fours, and convention catering tied to the connected downtown campus.
Major Events
- Regular-season and playoff NFL games for the Indianapolis Colts
- Super Bowl XLVI (2012)
- Multiple NCAA Men’s Final Fours
- Annual NFL Scouting Combine