Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium is a retractable roof stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It comes under Capital Improvement Board. Nearby, Gainbridge Fieldhouse (0.5 mi) leads the list.
A stadium & arena inside Indianapolis
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 131K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,770 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Franklin Township is the nearest base
Franklin Township is 10 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Indianapolis (IND) has airline service, about 8 miles from Lucas Oil Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Plan a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium around the weather below.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium is a retractable roof stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home field of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). It opened on August 16, 2008. The stadium was constructed to allow the removal of the RCA Dome and expansion of the Indiana Convention Center on its site. It is located on the south side of South Street, a block south of the former site of the RCA Dome. The stadium's naming rights belong to the Lucas Oil corporation.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Opened
- 2008
- Run by
- Capital Improvement Board
- Wikipedia readers
- 131K a year
Nights near Lucas Oil Stadium
For a bed close by, look to Franklin Township (12) and Greenwood (14).
- 1Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 2Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 3Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 4Indianapolis Zoo
- 5Indianapolis Museum of Art
- 6The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- 7Old National Centre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lucas Oil Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | in town | — | — | 910,638 | $225K | D |
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 155,258 | $170K | — |
| Franklin Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| Greenwood | 11 mi south | 15 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 69,349 | $276K | C+ |
| Pleasant Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 68,110 | $254K | — |
| Franklin | 19 mi south | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,743 | $232K | B |
| Center Township | 21 mi east | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Greenfield | 21 mi east | 30 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Lucas Oil Stadium
These well-known places are within 45 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
2in town LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
36 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
4in town Zoo & aquariumIndianapolis Zoo
55 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a year
64 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a year
7in town TheatreOld National Centre
44 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial StadiumPhoto credits
Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Indianapolis Zoo: User:Durin-en, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0 · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: HstryQT, CC BY 3.0 · Old National Centre: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on Lucas Oil Stadium
Is Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Indianapolis, IN.
When is the best time to visit Lucas Oil Stadium?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Lucas Oil Stadium from Cincinnati?
About 98 miles southeast of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lucas Oil Stadium?
Indianapolis (IND), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lucas Oil Stadium?
Franklin Township (10 mi, 12 places to stay), Greenwood (11 mi, 14 places to stay) and Pleasant Township (13 mi, 15 places to stay).
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