Sports in Indianapolis December




Reliable & Guaranteed Tickets

We have a 100% Buyer Guarantee + your tickets will be legitimate, arrive in time for the event, and be completely refunded if the event is cancelled*.

*If your experience falls short of these expectations, you're covered by our 100% money-back guarantee.

*Ticketsindianapolis.org is an independent ticket guide, unaffiliated with venues. Prices may be above or below face value. No hidden fees.


Filter by Date Clear
Sat Dec 5 3:30am
Big Ten Football Championship
Lucas Oil Stadium  •  Indianapolis, IN
Sun Dec 6 3:30am
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Butler Bulldogs
Dean E. Smith Center  •  Chapel Hill, NC
Sun Dec 6 3:30am
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Hilton Coliseum  •  Ames, IA
Fri Dec 11 3:30am
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Mackey Arena  •  West Lafayette, IN
Sun Dec 13 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Indianapolis Colts
Premium Tailgate Tent  •  Philadelphia, PA
Sun Dec 13 3:30am
Levante UD vs. Deportivo Alaves
Estadi Ciutat de Valencia  •  Valencia, VC
Sun Dec 13 1:00pm
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Indianapolis Colts
Lincoln Financial Field  •  Philadelphia, PA
Sat Dec 19 3:30am
Indy Classic
Gainbridge Fieldhouse  •  Indianapolis, IN
Sun Dec 20 3:30am
Premium Tailgate Party: Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts
Premium Tailgate Tent  •  Nashville, TN
Sun Dec 20 3:30am
Valencia CF vs. RCD Espanyol
Estadio Mestalla  •  Valencia, VC
Sun Dec 20 12:00pm
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts
Nissan Stadium  •  Nashville, TN
Mon Dec 21 3:30am
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Cal Baptist Lancers
Mackey Arena  •  West Lafayette, IN
Sat Dec 26 3:30am
Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Date: TBD)
Lucas Oil Stadium  •  Indianapolis, IN


Sports in Indianapolis December 2026 schedule

December in Indianapolis is packed with an exciting lineup of sporting events that cater to a variety of sports fans. Football enthusiasts can look forward to the Big Ten Football Championship held at Lucas Oil Stadium, typically occurring in early December, showcasing top college teams competing for the conference title. The stadium also hosts the Indianapolis Colts' games, with the schedule usually including a key matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals around December 26, 2026. Fans can enjoy the electrifying atmosphere of NFL football at one of the premier venues in the city.

Basketball fans have plenty to cheer for as well. The Indiana Pacers' home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse feature matchups such as the crucial games against Detroit Pistons on December 13, 2026, and Golden State Warriors on December 16, 2026, with tip-offs generally scheduled in the evening. The Pacers also face the Portland Trail Blazers on December 17, 2026, and Los Angeles Clippers on December 29, 2026, offering thrilling NBA action.

College basketball is alive with the Butler Bulldogs hosting non-conference games at Hinkle Fieldhouse, including matchups against Presbyterian Blue Hose on December 2, 2026, and South Carolina Upstate Spartans on December 16, 2026. The venue also hosts women's basketball games, such as the Butler Bulldogs Women's Basketball team facing Indiana State on December 13, and Wright State Raiders on December 19, 2026.

In addition to basketball and football, the city heats up with the NBA Cup Championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse on December 11, 2026, featuring some of the top college basketball programs. The month concludes with the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 19, 2026, a great event for college basketball fans to enjoy top-tier teams.

Overall, Indianapolis offers a vibrant December sports calendar, with top venues like Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Hinkle Fieldhouse hosting a variety of high-energy events, from professional and college football to basketball championships and regular season games. Whether you're a football fanatic, basketball enthusiast, or college sports supporter, there's something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.