Indianapolis Indians’ 2025 season preview

The Indians will go head-to-head with the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday, April 1 for the team’s opening night.

Aerial shot of Victory Field

When was the last time you took part in America’s favorite pastime?

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Hey Hoosiers, we’re taking you out to the ballgame because Tuesday, April 1 marks the opening night for the Indianapolis Indians’ 123rd season.

To make opening week a real home run, Victory Field is celebrating with themed nights. Here are a few of our upcoming favorites:

  • Opening Night | Tuesday, April 1 | 6:35 p.m. | The Indians are offering $1 concessions + a 60-degree weather guarantee — if the temperature is below 60 degrees at the first pitch, fans receive a ticket voucher for another April home game.
  • Half-off Wednesday Nights | Wednesday, April 2 | 6:35 p.m. | Halfway through the week means half-price box, reserved, and lawn tickets for every Wednesday night game. Pro tip: Enter the coupon code “HALF” before selecting your seats.
  • Thirsty Thursdays | Thursday, April 3 | 6:35 p.m. | Every Thursday, baseball fans 21 and older can satisfy their thirst with $3 12 oz Busch Light cans, $3 draft beers, and $2 Pepsi fountain drinks.
  • Friday Fireworks | Friday, April 4 | 6:35 p.m. | Friday means fireworks all season long — bring the whole family for a postgame fireworks show.
  • Kids Eat Free Sunday | Sunday, April 6 | 1:35 p.m. | All children 14 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips, and milk with the price of admission. Bonus: Members of the Knot Hole Kids Club also get to run the bases after the game (weather permitting).
  • Bark in the Park | Thursday, April 17 | 6:35 p.m. | Bring your furry friends to the ballpark to enjoy the game from the left and center field lawns. Dog tickets are $7. Each dog must be accompanied by at least one human.
  • Indy 500 Night | Saturday, April 19 | 6:35 p.m. | Start your engines for racing-themed in-game entertainment. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a Rowdie Racecar Bobblehead giveaway.

Want to rep the Indians at their opener? Shop away. Can’t make it out to a game? Watch them all season long on Bally Sports+. Psst — you can get a seven-day free trial.

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