Friday, September 9

To prepare the city for the Indianapolis Colts upcoming season, Deputy Mayor Judy Thomas will join Colts mascot "Blue" and Colts Cheerleaders to dye the Downtown Canal blue. This event is closed to the public, but fans can enjoy the Blueing of the Canal all over Indy!

Friday, September 9

Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, brings items from The Jim Irsay Collection - a renowned assemblage of iconic artifacts from rock music, American history and pop culture - to Lucas Oil Stadium. Plus, a rarely seen selection of Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts memorabilia will be on display along with a special appearance by Colts Hall of Famer, Edgerrin James.

Friday, September 9

Kicking the Stigma merchandise is coming to the Colts Pro Shop September 9! A limited number of items will be available at the Lucas Oil Stadium store, as well as online at shop.colts.com. A portion of proceeds will support the Indianapolis Colts Foundation and Kicking the Stigma Action Fund. The fund supports Indiana-based organizations with necessary funding who work to provide treatment or raise awareness about mental health. To date, the fund has distributed over $2.7M.

Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11

Countdown to Kickoff will feature a three-day live demonstration by Indianapolis artist and muralist Koda Witsken. She will paint a Colts and city-themed mural live on:

Friday, September 9th | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Monument Circle

Saturday, September 10th | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Bottleworks District

Koda will finish the mural on Sunday, September 11th at Bottleworks District for the Colts Away Game Watch Party. The completed mural will be on display on Carrollton Avenue, outside of The Garage Food Hall, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info about Witsken's work, visit huemuralsbykoda.com.

Sunday, September 11

Join us for an official Away Game Watch Party presented by Bud Light on Sunday, September 11th at the Bottleworks District in Downtown Indy. This event is FREE to attend and open to all ages! The party kicks off at 10 a.m. with a lineup of activities, including:

• Live entertainment by DJ GNO
• Photos and autographs with Colts Cheerleaders
• Drink specials
• Quarterback Passing Challenge
• Live muralist
• Free Colts giveaways!

Attention goes to the big screens on Carrollton Avenue at 1 p.m. for viewing of the Colts season opener at the Houston Texans. Activities will conclude at 5 p.m.

Posters available starting September 1 – While supplies last

FREE schedule posters will be available to fans at various locations throughout central Indiana, including:

• Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium
• Select HotBox Pizza locations
• Select Buffalo Wild Wings locations
• Select Meijer locations

Posters will be available while supplies last beginning Thursday, September 1st.

September 1 – September 10

From September 1-10, fans are invited to sign up for the Countdown to Kickoff Sweepstakes presented by Bud Light! One lucky fan will be selected randomly and notified on Sept. 16. Must be 21+ to enter.

Sweepstakes prizes include:

• 4 field seats to the 9/25 Home Opener vs. Chiefs
• 4 pre-game field visits
• 1 parking pass
• $100 concession credit
• VIP meet and greet with Clayton Anderson on gameday
• Colts & AB merchandise

Kick off this season with fresh new gear! With new arrivals and a variety of styles, there's something for everyone. Visit shop.colts.com or the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium to grab your gameday gear for the 2022 season!

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday - 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday – Closed

Are you or someone you know the biggest Colts fan around? Nominations for the 2022 Colts Fan Of The Year are open through Oct. 3 and can be submitted at nfl.com/fanoftheyear.

The NFL is celebrating fans who go above and beyond to support their team, are a positive influence and inspire those around them through their passion for football with its annual Fan Of The Year competition. Fan applications will be judged on passion, enthusiasm and fandom for the Colts and NFL, as well as for inspirational stories and community spirit.

The 2022 Colts Fan Of The Year will receive:

• Round-trip airfare for him/her/themself and a guest to Phoenix, Ariz.
• Four days/three nights hotel accommodations
• One pass to NFL Honors
• Two tickets to the Super Bowl Experience
• Two tickets to Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
• Access to NFL Super Bowl LVII Event(s) hosted by Diageo Americas, Inc. and Captain Morgan

Nominees must be 21 or older and a legal resident of the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Australia and France to enter.