Colts’ Countdown to Kickoff expands ticket, retail and city events ahead of Sept. 13 Lucas Oil Stadium opener
The Indianapolis Colts are staging a citywide Countdown to Kickoff of events leading into the Sept. 13, 2026 home opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium, including community activations, a 5K, a Friday Night Football Tour stop at Christel House High School and expanded online ticketing and raffle options.

The Colts will begin a multi‑day Countdown to Kickoff next week culminating with the Sept. 13 home game vs. the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium. Planned activities include dyeing the Downtown Canal blue with the Colts mascot and members of the Indianapolis Fire Department, the Friday Night Football Tour stop at Christel House High School with Colts Cheer and fan activities, and the Colts 5K Run/Walk and Blue’s Fun Run with registration details at Colts5K.com. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and the single‑game schedule is at Colts.com/SingleGame.
The club is adding season‑ticket recognition through the Forever Blue Member of the Game program, allowing nominations and special game‑day experiences, and for the first time is allowing Indiana residents 18+ to buy Colts 50/50 raffle tickets online at 5050.colts.com with proceeds benefiting the Indianapolis Colts Foundation. The team also highlighted a renovated Colts Pro Shop and new merchandise collections including the NFL x Nike Rivalries Anvil Strike uniform.
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