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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
September 27, 2026 · Lucas Oil Stadium · Indianapolis
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September 27, 2026 · Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink for Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Hotspots →The hotels, restaurants, and bars fans actually use for this event — every pick web-researched and source-cited, never guesswork.
Top Fan Hotels
Fan Stay
The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Massive downtown hotel connected to the Indiana Convention Center and steps from Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts), Gainbridge Field…
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Bottleworks Hotel
Set inside the beautifully restored 1930s Coca-Cola bottling plant on Mass Ave, Bottleworks Hotel is Indianapolis's coolest …
2 verified sources
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Le Méridien Indianapolis
Stylish downtown hotel in the historic Canterbury building within walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhou…
2 verified sources
Top Fan Restaurants
Fan Eats
Milktooth
A James Beard-nominated brunch destination in the Fletcher Place neighborhood, Milktooth transforms a former garage into one…
2 verified sources
Fan Eats
Shapiro's Delicatessen
An Indianapolis institution since 1905, Shapiro's serves towering corned beef sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and homemade chee…
2 verified sources
Top Fan Bars
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Slippery Noodle Inn
Indiana's oldest bar, established in 1850, the Slippery Noodle Inn has served as a stop on the Underground Railroad and is n…
2 verified sources
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Kilroy's Bar & Grill
Born from the beloved Bloomington original near IU campus, Kilroy's downtown Indianapolis location brings the same high-ener…
2 verified sources
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Sun King Brewing
Indianapolis's largest locally owned brewery with a massive downtown taproom and year-round favorites like Sunlight Cream Al…
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About Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
In Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, the Houston Texans travel to Indianapolis to face the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2026.
This is a AFC South rivalry — Texans against Colts is one of the games each fan base circles in pen, and a division result that swings the playoff math. Expect a loud, hostile Lucas Oil Stadium and a crowd that has waited for it.
FanTravel’s guide below covers a fan trip to this game: where visiting fans stay, eat and drink in Indianapolis, the bars that fill up before kickoff, and the tailgate scene around Lucas Oil Stadium. Every venue pick is web-researched and sourced.
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis is the retractable-roof home of the Indianapolis Colts. Capacity: 67,000.
Make a Weekend of It
Turn Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts into a full Indianapolis trip
Stack the main event with the best of Indianapolis — a built-out weekend itinerary plus the fan hotspots locals and celebrities actually use.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Weekend Planning Blueprint
A simple playbook for doing this Colts home game right.
- Get tickets early. Buy through the team’s official channel or a verified resale marketplace, and decide whether you want the home end or the visiting-fan section.
- Base near the stadium or downtown. The hotels below are picked for a walk-or-short-ride to Lucas Oil Stadium — book early for a home game weekend.
- Work the tailgate and the game-day bars. Get to Indianapolis with hours to spare; the pre-game scene around Lucas Oil Stadium is half the experience.
- Plan transit, not parking. NFL game-day traffic is its own opponent — use transit or rideshare and give yourself a buffer.
Who This Event Fits Best
An NFL road game is a specific kind of trip. Here is who this one in Indianapolis is built for.
- The traveling Texans fan. You follow your team on the road. This is your weekend in enemy territory — find the visiting-fan-friendly bars below and travel in numbers.
- The home Colts fan hosting friends. You know Lucas Oil Stadium; this guide is for showing out-of-towners where the real game-day scene is.
- The stadium-tour fan. You are working through all 30 NFL stadiums. Lucas Oil Stadium is one to tick off — plan the trip around the tailgate and the city.
- Maybe sit this one out if… you want a quiet weekend. An NFL game day in Indianapolis is loud, crowded and all-in — that is the point.
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Attractions
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
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JW Marriott Indianapolis
2 source links · 14 celeb-linked mentions
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Le Méridien Indianapolis
2 source links · 14 celeb-linked mentions
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The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
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Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West – Speedway
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The Westin Indianapolis
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Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN
Tickets for Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts are typically available through the official NFL website, Ticketmaster, StubHub, and authorized resellers.
Verified Sources for Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Fan Picks
- The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis
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OpenStreetMap Place · Official Website - Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis
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Bottleworks Hotel Official · Google Maps - Le Méridien Indianapolis in Indianapolis
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Le Méridien Indianapolis · Google Maps - Milktooth in Indianapolis
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Milktooth Official · Google Maps - Shapiro's Delicatessen in Indianapolis
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Shapiro's Deli Official · Google Maps - Slippery Noodle Inn in Indianapolis
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Slippery Noodle Inn Official · Google Maps - Kilroy's Bar & Grill in Indianapolis
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Kilroy's Official · Google Maps - Sun King Brewing in Indianapolis
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Sun King Brewing · Google Maps
Source Citations for Local Fan Picks
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in Indianapolis
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IMS Museum · Google Maps - JW Marriott Indianapolis in Indianapolis
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Official Website · OpenStreetMap Search - Le Méridien Indianapolis in Indianapolis
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Le Méridien Indianapolis · Google Maps - The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis
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OpenStreetMap Place · Official Website - Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West – Speedway in Indianapolis
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Marriott — Courtyard Indianapolis West / Speedway - The Westin Indianapolis in Indianapolis
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Visit Indy — hotels near the Speedway
Official Links & Tickets
Official Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts site
Single-game tickets are sold through the home club and Ticketmaster, the NFL’s official ticketing partner; verified resale is available on the secondary market.