Anvil Strikers | The Official Drumline of the Indianapolis Colts - colts.com
Before every Colts home game, a special guest takes center stage to perform one of the franchise's most recognizable pregame traditions: the Striking of the Anvil. The ceremonial strike serves as a rallying call for Colts Nation, bringing fans, players and the Indianapolis community together in the moments before kickoff.
Hear the Sound of Gameday
Watch some of the standout Anvil Striker moments that helped fuel the energy of Colts gameday.
2025
August 16 vs Packers - Blue
September 7 vs Dolphins - Edgerrin James
September 14 vs Broncos - Obi Toppin
October 5 vs Raiders - Shaquille Leonard
October 12 vs Cardinals - Alex Palou
October 26 vs Titans - Gary Bracket
November 9 vs Falcons (Berlin) - Bjoern Werner
November 30 vs Texans - Lilly King
December 22 vs 49ers - Adam Vinatieri
December 28 vs Jaguars - Blue
2024
August 11 vs Broncos - Blue
August 27 vs Cardinals - Blue
September 8 vs Texans - TY Hilton
September 22 vs Bears - TJ McConnell
September 29 vs Steelers - Pat McAfee
October 20 vs Dolphins - Austin Collie
November 10 vs Bills - Cole Hocker
November 24 vs Lions - Mike Epps
December 22 vs Titans - Darius Butler
January 8 vs Jaguars - Blue
2023
August 19 vs Bears - Mike Woodson
September 10 vs Jaguars - Pat McAfee
October 1 vs Rams - Jarace Walker
October 8 vs Titans - Sach Edey
October 22 vs Browns - Jack Doyle
October 29 vs Saints - Ken Dilger
November 26 vs Buccaneers - Adam Vinatieri
December 16 vs Steelers - Aliyah Boston
December 31 vs Raiders - Marlin Jackson
January 6 vs Texans - Tony Kanaan
2022
August 20 vs Lions - Pippa Mann
August 27 vs Buccaneers - Dylan Gandy
September 25 vs Chiefs - Tyrese Haliburton
October 2 vs Titans - Blue
October 16 vs Jaguars - Chuck Pagano
October 30 vs Commanders - Jeff Saturday
November 20 vs Eagles - Military Guests
November 28 vs Steelers - Marcus Ericsson
December 26 vs Chargers - Santa Claus
January 7 vs Texans - Bill Brooks
2021
September 12 vs Seahawks - Pat McAfee
September 19 vs Rams - Blue
October 17 vs Texans - Robert Mathis
October 31 vs Titans - Myles Turner
November 14 vs Jaguars - Military Member
November 28 vs Buccaneers - Dwight Freeney
December 18 vs Patriots - Adam Vinatieri
January 2 vs Raiders - Antoine Bethea
2020
Blue was the Anvil Striker for all home games during the 2020 season.
2019
August 17 vs Browns - Ken Dilger
August 24 vs Bears - Joshua Wiedaman
September 22 vs Falcons - Pat McAfee
September 29 vs Raiders - Ryan Diem
October 20 vs Texans - Victor Oladipo
November 10 vs Dolphins - Chris Hinton
November 17 vs Jaguars - Ed Carpenter
December 1 vs Titans - Gary Bracket
December 22 vs Panthers - Blue
2018
August 20 vs Ravens - Jack Mewhort
August 25 vs 49ers - Military Member
September 9 vs Bengals - Marlin Jackson
September 30 vs Texans - Tamika Catchings
October 21 vs Bills - Pat McAfee
November 11 vs Jaguars - General Carr
November 18 vs Titans - Dallas Clark
November 25 vs Dolphins - Bill Brooks
December 16 vs Cowboys - Tony Kanaan
December 23 vs Giants - Joe Reitz
2017
September 17 vs Cardinals - Robert Mathis
September 24 vs Browns - Pat McAfee
October 8 vs 49ers - Reggie Wayne
October 22 vs Jaguars - Gary Brackett
November 12 vs Steelers - Military Guest
November 26 vs Titans - Drew Powell
December 14 vs Broncos - Victor Oladipo
December 31 vs Texans - Tucker Barnhart
Anvil Strike: NFL x Nike Rivalries Uniform
The Inspiration Behind the Rivalries Uniform
The Colts' NFL x Nike Rivalries uniform and "Anvil Strike" campaign draw inspiration from this iconic gameday tradition. The Anvil represents the place where history meets modern power, where strength is forged, and where the Horseshoe takes shape. The uniform carries that same spirit, blending timeless Colts tradition with modern speed, energy and innovation.