RCA Dome

The Colts moved to Indianapolis in 1983, and ever since then they have been playing in the RCA Dome. The RCA Dome, which was once known as the Hoosier Dome before naming rights were sold to electronics giant RCA for $10 million, is located at 100 South Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana. The facility cost $77.5 million to build and uses a FieldTurf playing surface during football games. The Colts are the only official tenant at the RCA Dome. However, from time to time the facility does hold other events. Basketball is a particular favorite. The RCA Dome has been home to Olympic exhibition games, NBA All-Star Games, NCAA Men's and Women's Division I Basketball Championship tournament games, and the FIBA Men's World Basketball Championship, among other events. It one of the last inflated-roof domed stadiums still standing.

RCA Dome: On The Way Out?

But will the RCA Dome be standing for much longer? On August 30, 2005 Colts ownership reached a leasing agreement with the city of Indianapolis on a new stadium. The new venue, which will be located approximately one block south of the RCA Dome's current location, should be ready for play by the 2008 NFL season. It will feature a retractable dome roof, among other state of the art features. So what does this mean for the future of the RCA Dome? For now, it will continue to serve as the location of Colts home games. The stadium will also remain open and in use for the next five years, through the 2010 Final Four games in Indianapolis. Afterwards, it will be demolished to make room for a new, multi-million dollar expansion to the Indiana Convention Center. As one era ends, another begins, but if you have your heart set on seeing a game at the RCA Dome before it meets its demise, you had better hurry and contact a reputable ticket broker. Seats are going quickly.