Indy 11 has been on my list of things to do because I love attending sporting events in person!…read more Saturday night was the perfect night to attend! There is nothing like going to a sporting event with all the energy and excitement! Indy 11 fans did not disappoint! They love their team! Played music and cheered them on the whole game! Smoke bombs when team scored! I'm an animal lover so getting to meet their mascot in person was a plus! They walk around greeting fans and love the attention they get! They are well behaved so that makes them even more lovable! If you don't grab a bite to eat before the game, there are plenty of food trucks to choose from. I recommend seeing an Indy 11 game whether you like Soccer or not. It's a great way to spend the evening with friends and/or family.

Highly recommend! This was a great family day out! The game itself was well organized, and easy to…read moreaccess! Parking across the street, made it really convenient. The family enjoyed the crowd so much, made the game even more fun! It was nice to have some areas where you can stand and move around. All the food trucks were nice too, I enjoyed Ben's pretzels. It was a win to have decent food options at a stadium. The stadium staff was kind, and easy to talk with, very helpful! The players were made the game, talented and kept everyone engaged! Super fun evening! Go Indy Eleven!

I play tennis there. It's very friendly tennis and the level is 3.0 . Tennis, really like the…read morewomen I play with on Thursday mornings and Monday mornings.

We have been members of WIRC for years. We truly enjoy the club but more than anything the staff is…read moreAMAZING!!! We are tennis fans/players however the pickleball has also been so enjoyable. We highly recommend the club. They cater to all , young and old, tennis and pickleball, beginners and advanced players. They offer special events and most recently they hosted the Pros playing Pros, sooo fun!

Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium is a longtime presence in the Riverside area. It's fairly close to…read morethe once again growing Riverside Park area along with the Waterway area (think Amp). While it falls under Indy Parks, it's managed by Riverside Sports Properties. Kuntz is considered one of Indy's premier outdoor soccer facilities with a long history of hosting local, regional, national, and international events. The stadium has two FIFA regulated game fields - 120 years in length, 75 yards wide with a championship field that can seat 5,257. It also has four newly renovated player locker rooms, an official's room, a press box, and a VIP conference room overlooking the Championship Field. In 2024, plans were announced to transform it into primarily rugby use. I think that remains to be seen, though it's had some resistance from the neighborhood. That, for me, speaks to the value of the stadium to the area as it has always been a stadium that has partnered with local groups including leagues - Central Indiana Amateur Soccer League, IHSAA, and a number of youth and high school soccer programs. The stadium is also the home of Indianapolis Alleycats, a professional ultimate frisbee league. So, how is it? First off, the complex really has been receiving some love as of late. For awhile, it was pretty run-down. However, it has been spruced up and looks appealing. The parking lot is a good-sized lot and it's fairly easy to find accessible parking. The bleachers, of course, have definite limitations in terms of access. Getting around the stadium itself is pretty accessible. The area itself is growing to a certain degree. It is still a mixture of tech, industrial, and a few non-profits utilize some office sections nearby. Kuntz is probably one of my favorite of the mid-range sports facilities in Indy. I used to get over here more often than I do these days, however, I'll still occasionally stop by for local events. I've also attended an Alleycats match. I tend to like smaller events - bigger stadiums can get a bit overwhelming. This is a modest-sized, easy to access stadium with some great options for soccer and occasionally other sports.

I came here to watch a friend play soccer and help keep an eye on her little one, this is a well…read moremaintained location for soccer! The field was clean, and I loved that it had lights for when it got dark, and the bathrooms were very clean as well.

Shelborne Fields is also called Carmel Clay Soccer Complex. Lots of soccer is played here! This is…read moreone of the fields where the Carmel Dads Club soccer teams practice and play soccer games. This soccer field is directly adjacent to two elementary schools. It's a huge area of flat, grassy land, and you'll often find soccer goals set out even when the teams aren't there actively using them. There are 14 soccer fields here, and the whole area is very well-maintained. When soccer games are happening, you'll often find the snack bar and restrooms open. I know for sure the snack bar is only open during games, but I'm not sure about the restrooms.

I've discovered something after 10+ years living in Indiana. And that is: A lot of people in…read moreIndiana love basketball. It's true, it's true. So it would make sense that a facility dedicated to the state's favorite sport would be awesome. Pacers Athletic Center is a huge basketball facility with eight courts. This is where basketball camps, practices and tournaments are held, and it's located inside the Grand Park campus in Westfield. Apparently, volleyball is also played at this facility, too. I thought that maybe this is where the Pacers practice, but no -- it's just named after the team. I was visiting Pacers Athletic Center to cover a basketball camp that was led by Tyrese Haliburton. In case you're disconnected from basketball like I am: Tyrese Haliburton plays for the Pacers, and he is a big deal! He's a good basketball player. He's also a pretty good person, because he puts on kids' basketball camps here in Indy and in his home state of Wisconsin. This facility was a good venue for this camp, because it had more than enough room to hold the more than 300 kids and their parents, basketball players, staff and other people involved in the event. There's an upstairs overlook (the Pacers Fan Zone) with lots of tables and chairs, and it's a nice, out-of-the-way place to get a 360-degree look at all of the courts. There's also a snack bar, vending machines and lots of space to walk around. The parking lot is big, but depending on the event and the time, parking can be a little iffy.

I'm not sure where they find the referees, but I'd say 8 out of 10 have absolutely no idea what…read morethey are doing. And the fact that the PAC allows them to continue reffing is beyond me. Kids are constantly being hurt and refs are not making the calls because they are underpaid and overworked, so they want to get home. Or the refs say "they are only in 1st grade...etc" how will children ever learn if you allow them to continuously foul, travel, double dribble etc? Or you just have refs that referee like this is street ball. They have some amazing coaches. But be very careful when you are paying your thousands of dollars for your child or children to play. They advertise all coaches have played or coached at the high school, college or pro level. But that in fact is false. You can end up with a coach who has no experience listed anywhere online, no high-school stats, but went to college and got a degree in sports media. A coach whose teams are beat by 60+ points and no in game adjustments are ever made. And I know everyone has to start somewhere but I'd recommend a coach with no experience start off in a bite size league for 3 & 4 year olds. Coach Mike and Coach Ajay though 10/10. Pros. You can look them up and see all of their achievements. Absolutely amazing coaches and know what they are doing.

This was a totally fun way to hang out with friends! Tailgating at the Polo Match was a fun reason…read moreto get together and hang out. We brought our own food so I can't comment on their offerings, not sure they even have offerings as everyone around us also brought food and beverages. Friday night polo matches are fundraising events. It's a different charity each week, they get the gate ($20 per car) and this one also had a live auction after the match was over. There is some parking along the field and then more within a short walking distance. There is a grandstand on the west side of the field but when we got there at 5:10 it was already restricted. So we parked on the East side of the field, it was slightly harder to hear but we participated in the National Anthem anyway, keeping pace and tune with those around us because we couldn't hear the speakers on the Grandstand well. The restroom situation is port-a-johns on the East side of the field, I don't know if they have "real" bathrooms on the West side (buildings are all on that side) it's a huge field and it was too much to walk it. If you're going with a group at least one car should commit to getting there at 5:00. Bring all your tailgating gear (tent, tables, coolers) and enjoy the match!

I have been going to HHPC for a little over 11 years ever since they played on Friday nights with a…read moresmall group of friends and only their families watching. Since then, it has grown to be an awesome and unique venue for both spectators and the Charities that they support. HHPC is an awesome place for you to tailgate and bring your family and friends. It is $40 at the gate and that's for the carload - all of which the proceeds go directly to the charity of that night. If you have not checked this place out, be sure to do so!

I'm somewhat of a regular to IUPUI men's basketball games for quite a few years now. This is my…read morefirst time commenting on their very humble facilities for a NCAA Division I school. Their sports are for profit in the over all institution of a non-for-profit school and hospital complex. I just wonder how the heck they expect to turn one in that 1960's era gymnasium. It kind of feels like I'm watching high school all-stars here and you don't actually appreciate sometimes that these guys are big time hoopers, if not hoops stars. They've made some nice upgrades to the seats to make actual, well, seats, replacing the old gymnasium style stands. They still fold up and go against the wall. They don't seem like they were desinged for anyone over average weight. I haven't seen any of them break, but they will bend and groan every once in a while. IUPUI is an intersting team to watch play men's basketball. The frenetic pace of Coach Ron Hunter's constant motion offense, his animated barking and pacing on the sideline, and the barrage of three point shots make this type of team more like Loyala Marymount circa1989, but actually playing defense. (Anyone remember Paul Westhead's defensiveless Denver Nuggets experiement?) The interesting thing about Coach Hunter is he very rarely goes after the officials, but constantly after his players for putting themselves in position to make a referee a factor of the game. He believes that perfect execution is possible and he gets after players for being out of position, not understanding the situation, and taking poor shots. You will quickly get yanked out of a game, and if you're in his doghouse, forget about playing time till next year. I saw a freshman named George Hill who got his first action of the season (as a true freshman) and got pulled in less than two minutes because of what most would call a freshman mistake (a turnover of some sort I can't recall the specifics.) He never got back in that game until the second half. He eventually made it to the NBA. Made a boatload of money. The biggest annoyance, and borderline ripoff, that IUPUI athletics should seriously reconsider, is the fact that you pay for parking in a pretty old and cold garage and walkway. Granted, it is just three dollars this year, but I have paid as much as ten in the past. I thought at the time that that some of the parking attendants might be pocketing some of the money because there was no parking sticker or receipt issued to me until this year, and the attendents are different and in uniform. Anyway, paying for parking is a deterrent for someone to attend a basketball game. I would choose a place to park for free, i.e. the city streets near Hinkle Fieldhouse to watch a game given the admission prices were roughly the same (plus they have an awe inpiring venue.) Also, another deterrent for me is the price of their concessions. The prices are waaay out of line for the quality of their food. Yes the hot dogs are big, but not four dollars big. And $3.50 for a dasani is highway robbery. Here's the real kicker: They sell candy at the concession stand, but the candy in the vending machines around the corner is about half of what they charge. Popcorn is outrageously expensive whether at a theater or ball game, so I don't really flinch at that price. But there is no way that two hot dogs, popcorn, M&M's and Dasani should have set me back $18.50!?!?! So much for father and daughter time on the cheap. Unfortunately, in cold, snowy Indiana, basketball is the only thing we have to keep us sane. So to keep my wits and because of my genuine love of college basketball I will continue to pay through the nose to go to games. But maybe my frequency will be reduced until many of the small and mediocre college's realize that making money at college athletics at the expense of athletes' bodies really is a (socially) poor business model.

Indiana Sports Corp (ISC) serves an important function in Indy. ISC works with the City of…read moreIndianapolis, Visit Indy, and local companies and organizations to bring sporting events to the city. Not only do these events have a big impact on local economy and civic engagement. they also shine a light on what Indianapolis has the to offer. Some of the big upcoming events include Big Ten championship (football, basketball), NBA All-Star game, NCAA Final Four, and College Football Playoff National Championship. There are different ways to support ISC, including financial support/membership, attendance and advocacy, and volunteerism. Without Indiana Sports Corp, we would not have all these great events coming to the city.

Despite a cold, rainy morning, we ran 6 (and a half) miles through downtown Indy visiting a number…read moreof cultural landmarks including Carroll Stadium where we kicked a soccer goal, Lucas Oil where we kicked a field goal, Bankers Life where we shot a basket (I made all 3!), then over to the War Memorial where we scaled the steps to "Gonna Fly Now" - Rocky-style. There was a small obstacle course of over-under walls, a farmers carry, and crossing a tight rope. The last stop was the Indiana State Museum where Abe Lincoln and some other characters cheered us on to the finish line. Participants all got a finisher's medal, t-shirt, and an arm band for a mobile phone. It was the first inaugural race and not overly crowded, but still seemed well-attended especially considering the weather conditions. Parking was convenient. I would categorize it more as a novelty race than a competitive one. There were a number of selfie stations and mascots along the course that participants were encouraged to engage with. There was free gear check, fruit, protein shakes, and one free beer each. We didn't stick around for the post-party due to the weather. I hope they continue to do this event and would only request restrooms at the water stations because they were difficult to locate along the route.