World renowned for the Indianapolis 500 and host of the 2012 Super Bowl, Indianapolis is truly the sports capital of the world! Whether you’re playing on the field or cheering in the stands, you can find your favorite sports in Indianapolis.
The city supports professional teams in every major sport:
You can enjoy them all! And don’t forget the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indy is well acquainted with the role of hosting large sporting events, especially after hosting a fantastic Super Bowl XLVI. Past hosting gigs also include the Pan American Games, U.S. Olympic Team Trials, NCAA Basketball Final Fours, National Gymnastics Championships and many other national and international sporting events. Visit the Indiana Sports Corporation to learn about upcoming events.
Want to be part of the action? Here are some ideas:
With its parks, greenways and reservoirs, there’s so much to do outdoors in Indy:
Whatever sport you’re into, you’ll find something to keep you moving!
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