Pro sports in Indianapolis
3 pro teams play in Indianapolis. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Indianapolis teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis has 3 pro teams: the Indiana Pacers (NBA), the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) and the Indiana Fever (WNBA).
- Where do Indianapolis's teams play?
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Pacers, Fever) and Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Indianapolis?
- Indianapolis (IND) is the closest major airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from Gainbridge Fieldhouse — roughly 14 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Indianapolis
Compact, walkable downtown built around a canal and a war memorial. Make a weekend of it.
💬The Cultural Trail loops the whole downtown on foot or bike, linking Mass Ave (the best food-and-drink strip) with the canal and the venues. Newfields (the art museum) with its Winter Lights is a local favourite.
🍽 Eat
- Mass Ave — Massachusetts Avenue's restaurant row.
- Fountain Square — Retro bars and eats.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Mass Ave & Fountain Square — The nightlife strips.
🎨 See & culture
- Newfields (Indianapolis Museum of Art) — Art plus huge gardens.
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway — The museum and track tours.
🎯 Things to do
- The Cultural Trail — 8 miles connecting the whole downtown.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- The Canal Walk — White River State Park downtown.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Indianapolis
Vacation rentals across Indianapolison OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.