A rendering of the Fishers Event Center, which will serve as the home court for Indy Ignite starting in early 2025. | Rendering via Indy Ignite
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in blue — when it comes to sports, Indy has no shortage of teams to support. Our city is home to some of the most loyal fans in the country. Indy has even been named the No. 10 best city to be a sports fan by Bleacher Report.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Circle City sports, so whether you’re already a devoted Hoosier sports fan or you’re new to the area, we hope it can serve as a valuable resource.
🏒 Indy Fuel (ECHL) | Est. 2013
The Indy Fuel is a minor league ice hockey team that was founded in 2013 and began playing in the 2014-2015 season. The team is affiliated with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.
The Fuel has been playing at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum since the team’s first season.
Rendering via City of Fishers
🏈 Fishers Freight (IFL) | Est. 2024
The Fishers Freight are a professional indoor football team, a member of the Indoor Football League. The Freight will begin play in March 2025. The team will play eight regular season games at home and 16 games total.
The new Fishers Event Center will be the team’s home field. The 7,500 capacity venue will open its doors this month.
About the team:
The team is owned by Jim Hallett, owner of the ECHL’s Indy Fuel.
The brand is heavily inspired by the Nickel Plate Road + the colors portray the same colors donned by the Nickel Plate Road train that last rumbled through the streets of Indianapolis in 2015.
LIVE Election Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | Free | Put yourself at the front door of history — this is a perfect way to teach your family more about civics + the political process in the US.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos with Brittany Brumfield | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Feinstein’s At Hotel Carmichael, Carmel | $100 | Join for a night of art, photography, music, and sing-along fun.
Thursday, Nov. 7
American Mahjong Club | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Zionsville | Free | Play with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts + challenge yourself — bring your own set if possible.
Friday, Nov. 8
Christmas Open House | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Roots to Wings Barn Market | $15+ | The holidays are around the corner, so enjoy shopping, live music, festive food, specialty drinks, and swag bags for the first 25 people.
McNamara Florist’s 70th Annual Holiday Open House | Friday Nov. 8 - Sunday Nov. 10 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday 12-5 p.m.) | Free | Explore the beauty of the holiday season and shop all-new collections, décor, and memorable gifts with seasonal discounts.*
Saturday, Nov. 9
Circle City FOWLFest - Craft Beer + Cider Festival | 1-5 p.m. | The Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis | $10+ | Come play, drink, and cheer on your favorite Indy brewery teams as they vie for the trophy in the Battle of the Breweries Fowling Tournament.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Goat Yoga at the Red Barn | 1-2:30 p.m. | Traders Point Creamery | $35 | Pet a goat and enjoy 60 minutes of beginners Vinyasa Flow at a historic dairy farm.
This show is a present the whole family can enjoy this holiday season. | Photo provided by Butler Arts & Events Center
The holidays are right around the corner, Circle City.
We can’t think of a better way to ring in the season than with a stage adaptation of the timeless classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” at Clowes Memorial Hall on Monday, Nov. 25.
Hoosiers can experience a family-friendly evening with the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.
Election Day. Polls will be open today from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Know your rights: If you are in line by 6 p.m., you are permitted to vote. To find your nearest polling locations, go to the Indiana Voters website. Check wait times.
Opening
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will open its first Indiana location in the Fishers District on Thursday, Nov. 7. It features 100+ dishes served on a conveyor belt system with customers paying by the plate. Diners can also play games and rack up prizes.
Active
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon will mark its 17th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 9, with the half and full marathon start at 8 a.m. Online registration is still available for the 5K and Marathon in a Month. Get all the details to plan ahead, including traffic closures. (WTHR)
Community
That magical moment is quickly approaching when one lucky child will have the opportunity to “flip the switch” at the Downtown Indy, Inc. Circle of Lights on Friday, Nov. 29 (the day after Thanksgiving). Children ages 3-12 can enter the AES Indiana Coloring Contest, which runs Nov. 1-17,for a chance to be a part of the holiday celebration.
Plan Ahead
In just a couple weeks, holiday staple Carmel Christkindlmarkt will return from Saturday, Nov. 23 to Tuesday, Dec. 24. There will be 100+ entertainment acts, German artisans and vendors, themed market days, and ice skating of course. Advance tickets are already available online.
Eat
More than 20 Hoosier chefs are getting ready to represent Team Indiana in the World Food Championships, coming to the Indiana State Fairgrounds Nov. 8-12. The tournament features some of the best chefs from Indiana and far beyond.
Sports
Indianapolis Colts QB Joe Flacco put up a dud in primetime as Indy fell to 4-5 on the season. Join Locked On’s Jake and Zach as they break down all the action from Colts vs. Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 9.
Arts
Newfields’ newest exhibition, “Threads of Resurgence,” showcases the incredible works of art by artist Carlos Rolón. Crafted from tarps that were once used as makeshift roofs in Puerto Rican communities impacted by hurricanes + other natural disasters, the tapestries symbolize survival and endurance. Grab tickets to the exhibition.*
Wellness
Better sleep in as little as two weeks + workout breakthroughs in eight to twelve weeks — get the benefits Magnesium Breakthrough, with seven powerful forms of magnesium.*
The Buy
The Buy
A six-piece sheet set made with microfiber + moisture-absorbing CoolMax fabric to keep you cool and comfortable all night long.
I was at the Fashion Mall over the weekend, and they were already playing Christmas music in the stores. I can’t believe the holidays are almost here. Fall is my favorite season, so I’m still savoring it through Thanksgiving. But I am excited about the many holiday traditions like Carmel Christkindlmarkt and Winterlights.
