WESTFIELD, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts start training camp this week—a sign that the NFL season will be in full swing before you know it.
Players report to Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield on Wednesday. The team’s first open practice is Thursday, July 25.
Some practices include a fee this year
The team will hold 12 practices that are open to the public. Seven of the 12 practices are free for all ages, but five of them (July 27, July 28, Aug. 4, Aug. 14 and Aug. 15) include a $5 fee for fans 18 and up.
The team said proceeds from the fee will go toward the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.
Regardless of whether the practice includes a fee, fans will need to get tickets at the Colts website to gain entry.
Parking and security information
Fans can park in Lots E and G, with ADA parking available in all lots. On certain days, Lots C and F will also be available. Parking costs $10 on the day of the event, but fans can park for $5 if they get a parking pass in advance.
All fans will be screened before entering the site and should allow extra time to account for screening procedures. Training camp will also follow the NFL’s “Clear Bag” policy.
No outside food or beverages are allowed. The team said daily camp specials on food, drinks and merchandise will be available.
Player autographs
As things currently stand, there are no formal autograph sessions for Colts players.
The team said autographs will be available “only after practice” and fans won’t have access to players before practices are scheduled to start.
“Autographs are not guaranteed and are based on player availability,” the Colts said in a news release.
Weather plan
In the event of inclement weather, the Colts will move practice inside to the Grand Park Events Center.
However, seating is much more limited at the venue, which means a smaller number of fans will be able to watch practice.
The team will close Colts City and hospitality suites. Fans unable to attend the indoor practice will have their parking and ticket fees refunded.
July 25 schedule
The Colts kick off camp on Thursday, July 25.
Colts City opens at 9 a.m., with entertainment provided by DJ GNO. The first 2,500 fans to visit the Colts City info tent will get a training camp schedule magnet.
Blue the mascot and the Colts cheerleaders will have a special performance at 9:30 a.m., with a cheerleader photo and autograph session scheduled from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Practice runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on fields F10 and F31. The July 25 practice does not include a fee, but fans must download a ticket from the Colts website to attend.
July 27 schedule
There is no open practice on July 26, and Colts City will be closed that day. Fans can return to Grand Park on Saturday, July 27, for the NFL’s “Back Together Weekend.”
All 32 teams will hold practices and fan events on that day.
Colts City opens at 8 a.m. with Blue slated for a “special appearance” at 8:30 a.m. and a special performance with the Colts cheerleaders at 9:30 a.m. Like Thursday, a cheerleader photo and autograph session will follow from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Practice runs from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on fields F10 and F31. Saturday’s session costs $5 for fans 18 and older.
July 28 schedule
Sunday’s practice marks the first afternoon/evening session.
Colts City opens at 2 p.m. and will feature entertainment from DJ GNO and Hope Hodgson. The first 500 fans to visit the info tent will get a Colts cooling towel.
Expect “special appearances” by Blue at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., with a performance from the Colts cheerleaders at 3:30 p.m. on fields F10 and F31. The cheerleaders will then host another photo and autograph session in Colts City from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Practice starts at 4 p.m. and wraps up at 5:30 p.m. on fields F10 and F31. Sunday’s session does include a $5 fee for fans 18 and up.
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