Lucas Oil Stadium
Union raises concern over London plan for Rams
Feb 02, 2012 16:43 EST
NFL players union leaders raised concerns on Thursday over a plan by the league for the St. Louis Rams to play one game in England for each of the next three seasons.
Union workers stage protest march to Super Bowl site
Feb 02, 2012 02:55 EST
While Super Bowl players prepared for Sunday's NFL title showdown, protesting workers marched on the host stadium after a vote by Indiana lawmakers to weaken union power in the state.
Union workers stage protest march to Super Bowl site
Feb 01, 2012 15:42 EST
While Super Bowl players prepared for Sunday's NFL title showdown, protesting workers marched on the host stadium after a vote Wednesday by Indiana lawmakers to weaken union power in the state.
Indy shakes Nap-town tag with Super wake-up call
Jan 30, 2012 17:39 EST
Chilly Indianapolis, only the third cold-weather market to host a Super Bowl, is shaking off such derisive nicknames as "NapTown" and "India-noplace" with a festive party atmosphere.
Eli takes giant step out of brother Peyton's shadow
Jan 26, 2012 14:24 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eli Manning has played quarterback in the considerable shadow of big brother and future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, but next week he could surpass him in the most important statistical category - Super Bowl titles.
Indy out to shed "Naptown" image with Super Bowl
Sep 14, 2011 16:00 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - With four Emmy Awards Allison Melangton knows how to produce a winning show, but making sure Indianapolis delivers a memorable Super Bowl party will require a blockbuster game plan.
Hayward content with decision to leave Butler
Mar 30, 2011 18:32 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gordon Hayward, the catalyst of Butler's magical run to last year's NCAA championship game, has never second-guessed his decision to leave school after two seasons for the NBA.
Super Bowl hosts not deterred by NFL lockout
Mar 22, 2011 20:10 EDT
TORONTO (Reuters) - Never mind all the talk of a prolonged lockout, organizers of the next Super Bowl are steaming ahead with their plans for 2012.
Colts turn attention to 2012 Super Bowl after loss to Jets
Jan 09, 2011 13:48 EST
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Super Bowl will not be coming to Indianapolis this season but America's biggest party will be here next year and, after losing in the playoffs to the New York Jets, the Colts have turned their attention to 2012.
Colts ground Jaguars' title hopes with 34-24 win
Dec 19, 2010 18:23 EST
They're back: Manning, Indy grind out 34-24 victory to put Jags' celebration plans on hold. Peyton Manning and the Colts have started their playoff run a few weeks early. They really had no choice.
Cowboys' defense keys win over Colts
Dec 06, 2010 04:03 EST
Cowboys intercept 4 of Peyton Manning's passes in 38-35 OT win over Colts. The Dallas Cowboys had a unique approach to limiting Peyton Manning's effectiveness.
Cowboys' defense keys win over Colts
Dec 06, 2010 03:13 EST
Cowboys intercept 4 of Peyton Manning's passes in 38-35 OT win over Colts. The Dallas Cowboys had a unique approach to limiting Peyton Manning's effectiveness.
Thanksgiving gives Chargers scant time to prepare for Colts
Nov 23, 2010 18:54 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The resurgent San Diego Chargers know they have very little time to prepare for perhaps their toughest challenge of the season when they travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts on Sunday.
Lilly's survival plan is far from generic
Nov 09, 2010 13:13 EST
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Eli Lilly CEO John Lechleiter has become the holdout kid. Unlike his chief rivals, he vows the 134-year-old drugmaker will strike no mega-deals as its top medicines face a seeming Apocalypse of patent expirations.
Special Report: Lilly's survival plan is far from generic
Nov 09, 2010 12:44 EST
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Eli Lilly <LLY.N> CEO John Lechleiter has become the holdout kid. Unlike his chief rivals, he vows the 134-year-old drugmaker will strike no mega-deals as its top medicines face a seeming Apocalypse of patent expirations.
Irsay: Indy has new contract proposal for Manning
Nov 01, 2010 14:18 EDT
Colts were ready to make Manning new contract offer; QB wants to wait until end of season. Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season.
Colts' lose safety Bullitt for rest of season
Oct 05, 2010 19:27 EDT
Decimated defense? Colts lose Sanders' replacement for rest of season with shoulder injury. The Indianapolis Colts' already beleaguered defense took another hit Tuesday.
2012 Super Bowl organizers moving ahead with plans
Sep 23, 2010 16:01 EDT
Indianapolis organizers expect 2012 Super Bowl to be played on time despite labor uncertainty. Organizers say they don't expect the NFL's uncertain labor situation to delay the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis.
Delany says Indy was best for first Big Ten game
Aug 14, 2010 16:15 EDT
Taking 1st Big Ten championship game in football to Indy was simplest decision, Delany says. Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said Saturday taking the conference's first football championship game to Indianapolis was the easiest choice with little time to research other options.
Colts' Painter hoping for new start in Indy
Aug 14, 2010 14:56 EDT
Colts' Painter hoping 2nd chance produces different results in Indianapolis. Curtis Painter would like to forget his NFL initiation. So would the Indianapolis Colts fans.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
 Lucas Oil Stadium viewed from the | |
| Location | 500 South Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 |
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| Coordinates | 39°45′36.2″N 86°9′49.7″W / 39.760056°N 86.163806°WCoordinates: 39°45′36.2″N 86°9′49.7″W / 39.760056°N 86.163806°W |
| Broke ground | September 20, 2005 |
| Opened | August 16, 2008 |
| Owner | Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority (State of Indiana)[1] |
| Operator | Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, Indiana |
| Surface | FieldTurf[2] |
| Construction cost | $ 720 million[3] |
| Architect | HKS, Inc. |
| Capacity | Football: 63,000 (expandable to 70,000) Basketball: 70,000 (approx) |
| Tenants | |
| Indianapolis Colts (NFL) (2008-present) IHSAA (Football State Finals) (2008-present) ISSMA (Band State Finals) (2008-present) NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four (2010, 2015) NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four (2011, 2016) Bands of America (2008-present) Drum Corps International (2009-2013, 2015-2018) Super Bowl XLVI (2012) Circle City Classic (1984-Present) | |
