Indianapolis Sports Events in October 2026

Upcoming games, matches, fights, races, tournaments, and sporting events in October 2026.

Updated: September 3, 2026
8 Sports Venues

Browse sports events happening in Indianapolis and nearby areas during October 2026. Explore upcoming games, tournaments, venue information, event dates, and ticket options for professional, college, and international sporting events.

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Oct 1
Next Sports Event
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$876
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Next Sports Event:
WNBA First Round: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
Oct 1 · 3:30 AM · Indianapolis, IN
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Upcoming sports events in October 2026.
Upcoming Sports Events: 28
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    WNBA First Round: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA First Round: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $180Avg. price ~ $876Tickets Available: 124
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    Weekend Event
    WNBA Semifinals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA Semifinals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $270Avg. price ~ $1346Tickets Available: 110
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    WNBA Semifinals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA Semifinals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $270Avg. price ~ $1306Tickets Available: 108
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    Time TBA
    Auto
    GT World Challenge America
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway • 235,000 seats
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway
    location46222, 4790 W 16th St  Indianapolis, INlocation46222, 4790 W 16th St Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Available: 49
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    Time TBA
    Auto
    Weekend Event
    GT World Challenge America
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway • 235,000 seats
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway
    location46222, 4790 W 16th St  Indianapolis, INlocation46222, 4790 W 16th St Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 40
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Butler Bulldogs vs. San Diego Toreros
    Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
    Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
    location46208, 4600 Sunset Avenue  Indianapolis, INlocation46208, 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $2622 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    University of Indianapolis Greyhounds vs. Missouri S&T Miners
    Key Stadium - IN
    Key Stadium - IN
    location46227, 1400 E Hanna Ave  Indianapolis, INlocation46227, 1400 E Hanna Ave Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $2918 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NBA)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    NBA Preseason: Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $9Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 1174
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    United Soccer League Pro
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Indy Eleven vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Carroll Stadium
    Carroll Stadium
    location46202, 1001 W New York St  Indianapolis, INlocation46202, 1001 W New York St Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $8Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Available: 706
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Weekend Event
    Butler Bulldogs vs. Indiana Hoosiers
    Hinkle Fieldhouse
    Hinkle Fieldhouse
    location46208, 510 W. 49th St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46208, 510 W. 49th St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $203Avg. price ~ $2342 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    12
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    WNBA Semifinals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA Semifinals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $270Avg. price ~ $985Tickets Available: 66
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    High Demand
    WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $827Avg. price ~ $2869Tickets Available: 66
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NBA)
    NBA Preseason: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 789
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    7:15 PM
    Fri
    ECHL
    Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers
    Fishers Event Center
    Fishers Event Center
    location46037, 11000 Stockdale Street  Fishers, INlocation46037, 11000 Stockdale Street Fishers, IN, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 244
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 2 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $827Avg. price ~ $2876Tickets Available: 70
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Butler Bulldogs vs. Dayton Flyers
    Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
    Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
    location46208, 4600 Sunset Avenue  Indianapolis, INlocation46208, 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Available: 48
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    ECHL
    Weekend Event
    Indy Fuel vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
    Fishers Event Center
    Fishers Event Center
    location46037, 11000 Stockdale Street  Fishers, INlocation46037, 11000 Stockdale Street Fishers, IN, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 220
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Weekend Event
    Exhibition: Indiana Hoosiers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 6012
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Weekend Event
    Exhibition: Butler Bulldogs vs. Indiana State Sycamores
    Hinkle Fieldhouse
    Hinkle Fieldhouse
    location46208, 510 W. 49th St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46208, 510 W. 49th St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 92
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    NFL
    Weekend Event
    Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
    Lucas Oil Stadium • 70,000 seats
    Lucas Oil Stadium
    location46225, 500 South Capitol Avenue  Indianapolis, INlocation46225, 500 South Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $247Tickets Available: 3955
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NBA)
    High Demand
    Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $421Tickets Available: 962
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:15 PM
    Fri
    ECHL
    Indy Fuel vs. Toledo Walleye
    Fishers Event Center
    Fishers Event Center
    location46037, 11000 Stockdale Street  Fishers, INlocation46037, 11000 Stockdale Street Fishers, IN, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $57Tickets Available: 270
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    Time TBA
    Professional (WNBA)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    WNBA Finals: Indiana Fever vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse • 19,000 seats
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    location46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.  Indianapolis, INlocation46204, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN, US
    From $827Avg. price ~ $2890Tickets Available: 66
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    ECHL
    Weekend Event
    Indy Fuel vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
    Fishers Event Center
    Fishers Event Center
    location46037, 11000 Stockdale Street  Fishers, INlocation46037, 11000 Stockdale Street Fishers, IN, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $57Tickets Available: 264
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Featured Sports Events in October

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in October 2026.
Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl
Indianapolis, IN
Sports Venue
Upcoming Sports Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Carroll Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Fishers Event Center
Fishers, IN
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 13
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Hinkle Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 11, 2026
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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Key Stadium - IN
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Planning Your Sports Event

Tickets, seating, parking, and venue information.

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About Sports Events in October 2026

Sports events in Indianapolis during October 2026 may include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, and championship competitions across stadiums, arenas, and sports venues.

Sports Events in October FAQ

Sports schedules, tickets, venues, and event information for October 2026.

What sports events are happening in Indianapolis during October 2026?

Browse football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, tennis, golf, and other sporting events scheduled throughout the month.

Are sports schedules updated regularly during October 2026?

Yes. Event schedules are updated regularly as leagues, venues, promoters, and organizers announce new events.

Yes. Event schedules are updated regularly as leagues, venues, promoters, and organizers announce new events.

Yes. Use schedule filters to browse games and sporting events happening this weekend and throughout the month.

Which sports are most popular during October 2026?

Popular events vary by season and may include football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, combat sports, racing, and championship competitions.

Can I compare ticket options for sports events in October?

Yes. Availability may include standard seating, premium seats, suites, VIP packages, hospitality experiences, and resale inventory.

Which venues host sports events in Indianapolis during October 2026?

Events may take place at stadiums, arenas, ballparks, racetracks, sports complexes, and regional sporting venues.

Are family-friendly sports events available in October 2026?

Many sporting events are suitable for families, including baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, and college athletics.

When should I buy sports tickets for October 2026?

Popular games and championship events often sell quickly, so purchasing tickets early may provide more seating options.

Sports Events by Month

Browse sports events throughout the year in Indianapolis. Explore monthly schedules, venues, tickets, and upcoming sporting events.
January
Sports Events in January 2027
16 Upcoming Sports Events
February
Sports Events in February 2027
14 Upcoming Sports Events
March
Sports Events in March 2027
25 Upcoming Sports Events
April
Sports Events in April 2027
4 Upcoming Sports Events
May
Sports Events in May 2027
1 Upcoming Sports Events
June
Sports Events in June 2027
Events Coming Soon
July
Sports Events in July 2027
3 Upcoming Sports Events
August
Sports Events in August 2027
Events Coming Soon
September
This Month
Sports Events in September 2026
30 Upcoming Sports Events
October
Sports Events in October 2026
28 Upcoming Sports Events
November
Sports Events in November 2026
42 Upcoming Sports Events
December
Sports Events in December 2026
18 Upcoming Sports Events