INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts will kick off training camp at Westfield’s Grand Park on July 25.
Rookies and veterans will report for camp a day earlier on July 24.
This marks the sixth time the team has held camp at Grand Park. The team will hold 12 practices open to fans, with the first one at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Seven of the 12 practices are free, while “Primetime Practice” days will cost $5 for fans 18 and over. Those practices are July 27, July 28, Aug. 4, Aug. 14 and Aug. 15. The last two dates are joint practices against the Arizona Cardinals ahead of their Aug. 17 preseason game.
In the past, fans obtained a free ticket for practices. However, the team said a “nominal $5 charge” was added for some practices this year to “allow event organizers to better plan for the number of attendees and give fans a better overall experience with respect to activities, seating, concessions, safety and security.”
The practices with additional cost fall on some of the most historically attended practices, including the first weekend of camp. Training camp is still free for attendees 17 and under; they’ll need to download a free ticket.
The Colts said ticket fees would benefit the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis’ new flag football program, which launches this summer and will serve 200 kids.
Grand Park will charge a parking fee per vehicle; fans can get a parking pass for $5 in advance or pay $10 onsite. Advance parking passes are available here.
If weather becomes an issue, practice will move indoors, which has limited seating. Ticket and parking fees will be refunded for fans who aren’t able to attend if that’s the case, the team said.
Here’s a look at theme days for this year’s training camp:
- Camp Kickoff, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security – Thurs., July 25
- NFL’s Back Together Weekend – Sat., July 27 & Sun., July 28
- Family Day – Fri., Aug. 2
- Give Back Sunday, presented by Meijer – Sun., Aug. 4
- Back-To-School Day, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors – Mon., Aug. 5
- Salute to Service Day, presented by Vet Tix – Wed., Aug. 7
- Kicking The Stigma Day – Fri., Aug. 9
- Fan Appreciation Day, presented by CenterPoint Energy – Wed., Aug. 14
- “Thirsty Thursday,” presented by Bud Light – Thurs., Aug. 15
Fans will also find Colts City this year, which will be open each day of open practice through Aug. 15. Activities include:
- Colts Play 60 Field, featuring football drills, 40-yard dash & punt returns,
- Colts In Motion, the team’s interactive traveling experience
- Colts inflatables
- Colts Pro Shop
- Appearances by team mascot “Blue” and Colts Cheerleaders
- Interactive partner displays and exhibits
If practice moves indoors, Colts City will close. Learn more about training camp at the Colts website.
