As we begin to get into the summer, let’s take a look at some of the best events to get you and the family out of the house.  Indianapolis and its metropolitan areas have drastically expanded the sports scene.  The new Fishers Event Center has welcomed Fishers Freight (arena football), Indy Ignite (professional women’s volleyball), and for the hockey fans the Fishers Event Center is home to the Indy Fuel.  The Fishers Event Center is a great location for people all over the Central Indiana area to come and enjoy a wide variety of sporting events for very reasonable prices.  Indy Ignite and Indy Fuel are coming into their playoff season, but the Fishers Freight will be in season all summer for you to check out arena football.

The Indianapolis Indians and Victory Field will reliably provide great opportunities for you and your family or friends to get out and enjoy the summer in downtown Indianapolis.  I don’t personally love baseball, but these games are always a great time to attend especially for those looking to enjoy Indianapolis night life post game.  The Indians have 75 home games this season, giving you plenty of opportunities to go watch.  Not to mention the variety of themed nights at Victory Field including Harry Potter night, Star Wars night, Pride night, Indy 500 night, and Super Hero night.  Don’t miss out on these fun evenings!

Indianapolis soccer fans will be well taken care of as well.  With 7 home matches, the Indy Eleven always has an electric atmosphere for their fans.  Indy Eleven fans take this game-day environment to a whole new level in Michael A. Carroll stadium.  Whether you are a soccer fan or not, these games are so exciting to see in person and I highly recommend getting out to experience one.

Golf fans, mark your calendars for August 15-17.  The LIV Tour is coming to the beautiful Club at Chatham Hills!  Our team has done so much business in Chatham Hills already this year and seeing the work that the club has put into the course to make this event happen has been awesome. For those unfamiliar with LIV Golf, it is quite a bit different than the traditional style of the PGA Tour.  LIV Golf brings the party to the golf course.  These golfers are some of the best in the world and the LIV Tour makes sure that all spectators, golf fans or not, have a blast at these events.  This is one sporting event that I will make sure I do NOT miss out on this summer.  

I have to mention the Pacers.  As the NBA playoffs are in full swing, my full support is behind the Pacers.  Whether you plan to attend a playoff game or not, these guys are so fun to watch even on TV.  As the Pacers continue to advance in the playoffs, tickets will continue to rise in price, so it may be less inclusive for those looking to attend.  However, Indianapolis night life is so much fun on game nights.  I will definitely be following the Pacers in hopes of a championship to come home with them.  Gainbridge fieldhouse is definitely somewhere to keep on your radar for their upcoming season as well. The game night atmosphere there is so much fun for everyone.  Go Pacers!

Finally, the Indy 500 is this month and I’m going for the first time.  The entire month of May is full of Indy 500 events that you do not want to miss out on.  Starting May 2nd the Indy 500 festival leads all the up until race day on the 25th.  Here are some events to put into your calendars: 

Race events: May 9-10 - Grand Prix, May 13-16 - Practice, May 23rd - Carb Day, May 24th - Legends Day, and May 25th is the 500 race.  Legends day, Carb Day, and Race Day all have concerts as well. 

Cultural and Community Events: May 2nd - Porch Parties begin, May 3rd - 500 Festival Mini Marathon and 5k, May  10th - 500 Festival Kid’s Day, May 22nd - Last Row Party, May 24th - 500 Festival Parade

Concert and music events - May 23rd - Bret Michaels Carb day concert, May 24th - Legends Day concert, May 25th - Coors Light Snake Pit, an infield music festival during the 500 race, headlined by EDM artist Illenium 

As you guys move into the summer months, keep an eye on these sporting events to add some extra fun for your family and friends.  Fans of any and all sports will be able to attend any of these events and have a great time.  Hope to catch a lot of you sports fans out and about this summer in one of the most fun sports cities in the midwest!