Indianapolis Colts Countdown to Kickoff - Get ready for the 2026 home opener against the Baltimore Ravens
Countdown to kickoff
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Join the Indianapolis Colts in counting down to the Kickoff of the regular season with special promotions and events throughout the greater Indianapolis area!
Mark your calendars and wear your Colts blue for all the fun below.
Citywide Celebrations
Blueing of the Canal
Wednesday, September 9
📍 Downtown Canal Walk
To prepare the city for the Indianapolis Colts upcoming season, Colts mascot "Blue" and Colts Cheerleaders will dye the Downtown Canal blue.
Colts 5K & Blue's Fun Run
Saturday, September 12 | 8:00 AM Race Starts
📍 Lucas Oil Stadium
Lace up and get loud. Football is back! Join thousands of Colts fans for the 14th Annual Colts 5K & Blue's Fun Run. Whether you're chasing a personal best or celebrating with family and friends, you'll race through the heart of downtown alongside the best fans in the NFL.
American Family Insurance Touchdown Town
Sunday, September 13
📍 South Street & Capitol Street | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The biggest Home Opener party in Indianapolis starts before kickoff! Enjoy live music, appearances from Colts Cheer and the Colts Drumline, giveaways, interactive games, and $3 Bud Light specials before heading into Lucas Oil Stadium.
Support the game and our community! Enter the 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big, with proceeds benefiting the Colts Foundation and the Indiana 9/11 Memorial Fund.
Cheering from Afar?
The Colts Fan Club Network
No matter where you're watching from, there's a Colts community waiting for you. Join the official Colts Fan Club Network and connect with fellow fans across the country and around the globe as we kick off the season together.
Find watch parties, meetups, and fan events near you and celebrate every touchdown with Colts fans everywhere.