Fun fact: Lucas Oil can seat roughly 67,000 football fans on game days. | Photo submitted by Kyleigh L.
It’s been a huge week for sports in Indiana. The Colts are sitting on their best season-starting record since 2009, the Fever are dominating in the WNBA playoffs, and the Indians made history at Victory Field.
If the buzz has you itching to catch up on all things sports, you’re in luck — we have a guide for that.
🏈 Colts (NFL) | Est. 1953
The Colts franchise originated from the dissolved Dallas Texans NFL team and was known as the Baltimore, Maryland Colts until 1984, when Robert Irsay moved the team to Indianapolis.
Major accomplishments:
The franchise has won three NFL championships (1958, 1959, 1968) and two Super Bowls (1971, 2007).
The Fever’s new training facility will be connected by skybridge to the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Rendering courtesy of Pacers Sports and Entertainment
🏀 Fever (WNBA) | Est. 2000
The team launched when Indiana was granted an expansion franchise along with the opening of Conseco Fieldhouse. The Fever is owned by Herb Simon, who also owns the Indiana Pacers and Simon Malls.
Major accomplishments:
The Fever took home their first WNBA Championship with an 87-78 victory over the Lynx in 2012.
The team reached the conference finals eight times, including five straight seasons.
Celebrate the power of independent cinema at the 34th Heartland International Film Festival — presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square.
From Thursday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 19, dial into 11 days of world-class storytelling featuring 100+ independent films from around the world, plus nine Indiana Spotlight films celebrating local talent and stories.
It’s been a dry month, and counties across Indiana are hoping to prevent wildfires by instituting burn bans. Check this continuously updated map to see if your area is included. (WTHR)
Tech
The proposed Franklin Township Google data center may not be the only of its kind coming to Indy. An undisclosed company has reached out to city officials proposing a small data center on the old Sherman Drive-In site on the east side. Here’s what neighbors are saying. (WTHR)
Announced
Piedra, a new restaurant from the owners of Verde Flavors of Mexico, is coming to the Bottleworks District this fall. Follow along on Instagram for an opening date announcement.
Concert
These dreams of Heart coming to Indy are finally coming true. The classic rock band will perform at Fishers Event Center on Sunday, March 15. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m.
Award
For the eighth time since 2010, IND has been named the best midsized airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power. It was also recognized as No. 1 in food, beverage, retail, and terminal facilities. Get a refresh on everything the airport has to offer. (WTHR)
Number
86,953. That’s how many applications Purdue received for its 2025 undergraduate class, setting a new record. We’ll give that an A+. (WTHR)
Sports
It’s the clash of the Hoosier schools. Get a preview of the Fighting Irish vs. the Boilermakers with Locked On.
Try This
The ultimate fall experience returns in just two days — aka this Saturday, Sept. 20. Hoosiers can look forward to a U-Pick pumpkin patch, classic amusement rides, fair food, and more across three Indy-area locations. Think you know what we’re talking about? Find out if you’re right (and grab tickets).*
Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso(Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*
Seasonal
Seasonal
Holiday savings are here early
Graphic by 6AM City
Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is making a comeback, and we want to feature your business.
We know, we know — it’s only September. But the early bird gets the worm, right?
That’s why we’re offering 20% off inclusion in our 2025 guide now through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Secure your spot to promote your business’ one-of-a-kind gift, festive product, or unique service.
A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
In other news I personally consider extremely important, Oinking Acres is hosting a beginner yoga class among its resident porkers on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets are $25 and 100% of proceeds benefit the pigs.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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