Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium is a longtime presence in the Riverside area. It's fairly close to the 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. read more