Prospective candidates invited to begin their audition journey with December workshop and winter prep classes.

From the Blueing of the Canal and Colts 5K to community outreach events, fan experiences and the Home Opener against the Baltimore Ravens, the Indianapolis Colts are inviting Colts Nation to celebrate the return of football through Countdown to Kickoff festivities across Central Indiana.

Learn more about the design behind the new look your Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders will wear when the team takes the field in their own Rivalries uniform.

The Indianapolis Colts and Gold Hinge have teamed up through the NFL Local Collaboration Program to debut an exclusive women's apparel collection designed for the modern female fan. Inspired by Colts tradition, Indianapolis pride and Gold Hinge's signature style, the five-piece collection blends fashion and fandom for women who are all in, on and off gameday.

"Colts Cheer: Making The Team," a 30 min. show recounting the audition process for the 2026 Colts Cheerleaders, will air this Wed., April 22, at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Fox59 Now, the free app available on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku and Samsung connected TVs.

The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders this weekend announced the members of the 2026 Colts Cheer squad.

The 2026 Colts Cheer team announcement will take place LIVE on March 7 at 6:15pm ET on Colts Cheer Instagram, Facebook and TikTok

Next month, the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders will host their Final Audition Showcase, where 48 finalists, representing Indiana and 16 other states, will compete to become members of the 2026 squad.

The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders have released dates and deadlines for the 2026 Colts Cheer Auditions, presented by Tyler Mason Salon & Spa, the Salon Choice of the Colts Cheerleaders.

The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders last night announced the members of the 2025 Colts Cheer squad.

Fans can watch, stream live performances at Final Audition Showcase on March 5

The final team was announced Thursday evening.

The 2024 Colts Cheer team announcement will take place LIVE on April 18 at 9:00pm EST on Colts.com

Check out a recap below of where Colts cheerleaders traveled over the last month.

Those interested in auditioning should apply at Colts.com/auditions by Monday, March 18 at 5 p.m.

The 2023 squad will be announced at Hilbert Circle Theatre on Monday, April 17. Don't miss it!

Tickets are free, but fans must pre-register at Colts.com/Showcase to download their ticket. The showcase will also be livestreamed on Colts.com.

Wed., April 6, 5 p.m. ET – Deadline for candidates to apply for the squad at Colts.com/auditions. Candidates must be at least 18 years old by June 1, 2022, and have a high school diploma or its equivalent as of July 1, 2022.

The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders will host their Final Audition Showcase on Monday, May 17 LIVE on Colts.com.

With a new vision and a new team, the Colts Cheerleaders are ready to kick off 2019.

This week, 47 finalists have been practicing and perfecting their performances - chasing their dream of becoming a Colts cheerleader. Among them, a pair of sisters and a fourth-generation auctioneer.

It's the highest honor bestowed on a cheerleader - being selected to represent her team at the NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando. For Lexie, it was a dream come true and one that replaced a dream she had recently let go.

It's a story of faith, triumph, and hope. But it's not the story of a football player. It's the story of a cheerleader who suffered a football-like injury and found a way to empower and inspire others while healing herself.

The Colts Cheerleaders have always been about more than dancing on game day. As 2018 comes to a close, they're looking to 2019 with some big goals - to redefine who they are and what it means to be a cheerleader.

The kids at Riley Hospital for Children couldn't go out trick-or-treating on Halloween. So, the Colts brought the tricks and treats to them.

On Monday, the Colts teamed up with their partners to bring a new fitness room to kids at the Eagle Creek Salvation Army and brighten a community.

On Sunday, cancer survivors took center stage at halftime - and they shined - with an empowering performance and a surprise appearance by Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly.

What happens after Colts Cheer? For many women, it's marriage and children. On Saturday, some of the newest additions had a chance to meet and be officially welcomed into the Colts Cheer family.

As much as the Colts are a part of Indianapolis, Colts Cheer is a part of the Colts. This season, the Colts are celebrating their 35th season in Indianapolis. And this weekend, 225 former cheerleaders are rejoining the current squad for a reunion and gameday performance celebrating 35 seasons of Colts Cheer in Indianapolis.

Colts cheerleaders will be wearing throwback uniforms from the past on the sidelines of the season opener!

She's a nurse, a student, a superhero battling a chronic disease, and a two-year veteran of the Colts Cheerleaders.

Meet Lori, this week's Cheerleader of the Week.

They earned their boots! On Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts introduced their 35th squad of cheerleaders in preparation for a historic season.

The new squad was announced following the Final Audition Showcase.

Every woman who auditions for the Colts Cheerleaders has a different motivation. Lauren had her whole life planned out before tragedy struck. Forced to forge a new path, she found her way back and found a piece of herself she lost along the way.

They were the first women to earn their boots. And they set the bar for all the women who would follow in their footsteps. As the Colts Cheerleaders select their 35th team, the women from the 1984 team reflect back on auditions that first season.

Nicole cheered for the Colts for six seasons, then hung up her boots. But she never really filled the missing piece in her life. Two seasons later, she's back - and she's ready to earn back her boots.

Cast your vote for your favorite 2018 Colts cheer finalist!

It's all part of the sisterhood. For the Colts Cheer hopefuls, picking the perfect audition outfit is part of the fun - and part of the pressure. So when someone finds something that works, it can keep making the rounds - long after they hang up their boots.

They danced together for four years at Hinkle Fieldhouse. They danced together at the NCAA Tournament in New York. Now, they want to earn their boots and dance together at Lucas Oil Stadium.

For four years, she took it all in. Now, Brookelyn is hanging up her boots and passing it all on to the next generation of Colts cheerleaders.

They're best friends, roommates, and co-captains of their college dance team. They do everything together - and now, they want to earn their boots together.

She chased her dream from Japan to Indianapolis. Now, Yuka is hanging up her boots. And she's helping the next generation of young women chase their dream.

Natsuki traveled to Indianapolis and went home with a dream - to become a Colts cheerleader. She's chased that dream half way around the world. Now, she's ready to make it a reality.

In a time of transition, Colts Cheer came into Sable's life and helped her find her way – and in the process, find herself.

Preliminary tryouts begin Saturday, April 7. Fifty finalists will move on to the Final Showcase on Sunday, April 15. Showcase ticket start at $10 and are available at Colts.com/Showcase.

Mary Kate was looking for something. She found it – and so much more – in Colts Cheer. Now, as she hangs up her boots and moves on, she's ready to tackle her next adventure.

Jessica is hanging up her boots and returning to her old Kentucky home. And she's taking the memories and the friendships she made as a Colts cheerleader with her.

Dance has been a part of Leanna's life since she was a little girl. And although she's hanging up her boots, her dancing career isn't over. She still has one dream to chase – and it'll take her across the country.

From a college girl to a confident young woman, Megan has grown up in Colts Cheer. Now, she's hanging up her boots and moving on to the next chapter in life.

Katie didn't just fall in love with dancing and the Colts Cheerleaders, she fell in love with the organization and the process. This year, she's back - and she hopes to walk away wearing her boots.

Sammy couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity to go on a military tour. What she didn't expect was the gratitude she'd receive in return.

After five seasons as a Colts cheerleader, Leanna had pretty much done it all. But there was one opportunity she was hoping to check off her bucket list - and she got the call in December.

As a pediatric nurse, Meredith is a cheerleader for her patients every day. This year, she hopes to inspire kids at the hospital, on the field, and in the community as a Colts cheerleader.

Born with a limb disability, Kelsey didn't let that hold her back from her dream of becoming a cheerleader at Ball State. Now, she's chasing her dream of becoming a cheerleader for the Colts.

Meet Carissa. She's a wife. She's a mother of three. And she wants to be a Colts cheerleader.

With her family, friends, community, and Colts Cheer behind her, Lindsay Porter held a rally to empower and build confidence in young girls.

Now in its second year, the NFL Combine Experience is a celebration of all things NFL football and a way for fans to get hands-on in the game they love.