The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders this weekend announced the members of the 2026 Colts Cheer squad.
On Saturday night, 47 finalists, representing Indiana and 16 other states, performed group and solo dance routines at the Hilbert Circle Theater before a panel of judges who selected the final squad.
The 2026 Cheer squad is:
| Name | Hometown |
|---|---|
| Allison | St. Louis, Mo. |
| Alyssa | Sylvania, Ohio |
| Autumn | Greenwood, Ind. |
| Danae | Tinley Park, Ill. |
| Diva | Chicago, Ill. |
| Hannah | Bringhurst, Ind. |
| Jessica | Crown Point, Ind. |
| Kinsley | Salisbury, N.C. |
| Laura | LaGrange, Ky. |
| Lexi | New Albany, Ohio |
| Lily | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Maddy | Geneva, Ill. |
| Malia | Roswell, N.M. |
| Mary-Kaitlin | Jonesboro, Ark. |
| Megan | Avon, Ind. |
| Mika | Hudson, Ohio |
| Morgan | Greenwood, Ind. |
| Myana | Greenwood, Ind. |
| Natalie | Cedar Lake, Ind. |
| Natsume | Mishawaka, Ind. |
| Paighton | Morton, Ill. |
| Sophia | Greenwood, Ind. |
| Victoria F. | Murrieta, Calif. |
| Victoria V. | Lake in the Hills, Ill. |
| Whitney | Fullerton, Calif. |
Explore the gallery to see every member of this year's team and get a first look at the women representing the Horseshoe all season long.
Megan M.
Kinsley B.
Jessica A.
Lexi S.
Morgan M.
Lily B.
Natalie S.
Whitney L.
Victoria F.
Malia D.
Hannah O.
Danae M.
Haley W.
Maddy O.
Mary-Kaitlin P.
Mika T.
Diva H.
Myana P.
Alyssa R.
Laura P.
Sophia S.
Natsume N.
Victoria V.
Paighton D.
Allison B.
Autumn H.
The 2026 Auditions were sponsored in part by Tyler Mason Salon & Spa, the Salon Choice of the Colts Cheerleaders.
The Colts also announced Diamonds Direct, the Official Jeweler of the Colts, as the title sponsor of the Colts Cheerleaders for the upcoming season. A long-standing Colts partner and Cheer program supporter, Diamonds Direct will continue to provide each rookie cheerleader with a horseshoe-shaped ring to recognize their accomplishments.
Colts Cheer will celebrate its 43rd season in Indianapolis in 2026. The squad, which debuted in Baltimore in 1954, is the longest running cheer program in the NFL.
In addition to performing for fans in Lucas Oil Stadium at every home game, cheerleaders serve the community in numerous ways. In 2025, squad members logged close to 1,200 hours at community and corporate appearances and traveled to military bases around the world. Colts Cheerleaders also commit themselves to being positive role models, through the Colts Junior Cheer program, which currently includes close to 400 kids ages 3-14. Learn more at Colts.com/JrCheer.
