When did Lucas Oil Stadium open?
Lucas Oil Stadium opened on the 16th of August 2008. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home of the Indianapolis Colts.
Questions about Lucas Oil Stadium
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How much did it cost to build Lucas Oil Stadium?
Lucas Oil Stadium cost $720 million to build. The Indianapolis Colts contributed $100 million, with the remainder financed through state, city, and county tax revenues.
How much did Lucas Oil pay for naming rights to Lucas Oil Stadium?
Lucas Oil Corporation paid $122 million over 20 years for the naming rights. The deal was secured in 2006, before the stadium was constructed.
What is the seating capacity of Lucas Oil Stadium?
Lucas Oil Stadium has a seating capacity of 63,000. The venue covers approximately 1.8 million square feet and includes 139 suites and two club lounges.
What major events has Lucas Oil Stadium hosted?
Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLVI on the 5th of February 2012, multiple NCAA Men's Basketball Final Fours, the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials, the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2022, and the 2025 Royal Rumble. It is scheduled to host the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four again in April 2029.
How does the retractable roof at Lucas Oil Stadium work?
The roof is composed of two panels, each weighing 2.5 million pounds, that can open or close in approximately eleven minutes. The home team decides whether the roof is open or closed 90 minutes before kickoff.