If you love to go to sporting events as a family, you are looking for affordable college or pro options. Games or matches can be pricey and not to mention that added money spent on parking and concession food. For a more budget-friendly option, take the family to one of these sporting venues around Indianapolis. This list features all different types of sports and at various levels from college to pro to club level. All of these options will make for a great family outing without breaking the bank! Do you have a great sporting event around Indy that is affordable?


 
    Indianapolis Tornados - Mt. Vernon High School Football Stadium

     (581.6 mi)

    Season: Late April - July

    Beth Wood:  The Indianapolis Tornados is Indianapolis' Minor League Football team and plays all of their home games at Mt. Vernon High School Football Stadium in Fortville. These night games offer fans a family-friendly football environment that are enjoyed by all ages. Join the Tornado Chaser's fan group and cheer on the Tornados as they take on other minor league teams from around the Midwest. See website for schedule

    Cost: $10 per person, FREE children 12 & Under

    Naptown Roller Derby - Indiana State Fair Grounds

     (601.2 mi)

    Season: January - June

    Beth Wood:  The Naptown Roller Derby is a competitive roller derby league that competes at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and is owned and operated by its skaters. There are three different teams that make up the league: The Tornado Sirens, Warning Belles and Third Alarm. The meets are action-packed and loud and kids love them! Special theme nights like Star Wars night are held throughout the season. You'll definitely have fun cheering on these talented ladies while you watch their epic derby skating skills! See website for schedule & to purchase tickets.

    Cost: Start at $8

    Indy Fuel Hockey - Indiana Farmers Coliseum

     (601.2 mi)

    Season: October - April

    Beth Wood:  The Indy Fuel is Indianapolis' minor league ice hockey team that plays in the Central Division of the ECHL's Western Conference and is affiliated with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and the AHL's Rockford Ice Hogs. Home games are played at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum located on the Indiana State Fairgrounds' Campus. Special events such as superhero night, family fun day and Nickelodeon night are held throughout the season.

    Cost: See website for games schedule & to purchase tickets.

    Indiana Fever - Bankers Life Fieldhouse

     (602.3 mi)

    Season: Mid-May - Mid-August

    Beth Wood:  The Indiana Fever is Indy's professional women's basketball team that plays in the Eastern Conference of the Women's National Basketball Association. The Fever play at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indy where they host special theme nights throughout the season including Kids Day, Stem Night, Faith & Family Night. Fans love watching the high energy games and seeing the team mascot, Freddy Fever, entertain the crowd. Kids ages 14 and older can apply to be in the Fever Ball Kid Program where they can help out at games. See website for schedule & to purchase tickets

    Cost: Start at $13

    Indy Eleven - Lucas Oil Stadium

     (602.6 mi)

    Season: Late March - Early October

    Beth Wood:  Indy Eleven is Indy's professional soccer team that plays in the North American Soccer League. Home games are played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from late March to early October. Seating is available in North, South and East sections of the Lower Bowl of Lucas Oil Stadium. Have fun at the high-energy games, cheer along with the Brickyard Battalion fan group, enjoy special halftime events and plan a pre-game visit to the Honda Fun Zone for giveaways, interactive games, activities, live music and more. See website for game schedule & to purchase tickets

    Cost: Ticket prices start $15

    Indianapolis Indians - Victory Field

     (603.1 mi)

    Season: April - August

    Beth Wood:  My family loves to go to an Indianapolis Indians Minor League Baseball game at Victory Field in downtown Indy each season. Victory Field offers fixed seating, lawn seating, picnic areas, concessions and more. Special events like Super Hero Night, Star Wars Night, $1 Menu Night, Kids Eat Free Sundays occur throughout the season. There is a great kid-friendly activities area with speed pitch, basketball shot and other games. Kids can join the Knot Hole Kids Club for game tickets, t-shirt and more. See website for game schedule & to purchase tickets

    Cost: Ticket price start at $10 Youth/$17 Adult

    Purdue University Athletics

     (659.5 mi)

    Erin P.:  Purdue University is a jackpot destination for the young sports enthusiast in your life. Get tickets to cheer the Boilermakers on in football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, or softball. If you think you're going to be a regular at Boilermaker sporting events, consider signing your littles up for the Kids Club, where they can enjoy special member benefits such as a t-shirt, a backpack, behind the scenes tours, the opportunity to interact with Purdue student-athletes, and, of course, tickets to sporting events.

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