On Friday, May 17, 2024 the Indianapolis Indians hosted the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana at Victory Field for a special night celebrating Native American culture. The event featured a smudging ceremony, traditional drum songs, a land acknowledgment, and a $2,000 scholarship presentation to Miami Nation student Allison Burns. Tribal Secretary Sarah Bitzel threw the first pitch, and educational booths and video board displays highlighted Miami Nation's history. The night also honored veterans, particularly Miami Nation members, with a tribute by Major General R. Dale Lyles, concluding with "America The Beautiful" and fireworks.
Add to your summer lineup and meet your kid’s favorite characters on select Sundays and other character games during the season! In addition to the meet-and-greet with Bluey, popular children's characters like Blippi & Meekah, Princesses, Villain Kids, Star Wars and Marvel characters come to life at the Vic. Stay tuned for the full schedule of character appearances in 2025. For more information visit Promotions & Giveaways FAQ.
Indianapolis Indians partner with community organizations around the city and state to put on community games throughout the season. Stay tuned for the full lineup of 2025 Community Nights.
On July 12, 2024, the Indianapolis Indians partnered with Indy Pride and Stonewall Sports to host Pride Night, celebrating unity and love with the LGBTQ+ community. The event kicked off with a staff presence in the Indy Pride Parade, where Indians Pride Koozies were handed out. At the game, the first 1,000 fans received branded Pride Koozies, and Bryan Ruby, founder of Proud To Be In Baseball, performed the National Anthem and original songs. Facts about the LGBTQ+ community were shared on video boards, and music by LGBTQ+ artists played throughout the game. Pride caps were also available for purchase.
On June 22, 2024, the Indians paid tribute to the rich history of the Negro Leagues in Indianapolis with Negro Leagues Night. While jazz music from Indianapolis-based artists sounded throughout the ballpark, educational fact boards and podcast clips from "Reclaimed: The Forgotten League" educated fans in attendance about the legacy of the Negro Leagues and its players. In addition, the Indians each played in honor of a Negro Leagues player and wore specialty jerseys inspired by the Negro Leagues club, the Indianapolis Clowns, that raised $7,595 for Indianapolis Indians Charities.
On August 30, 2024, the Indianapolis Indians celebrated Irish Community Night at Victory Field, featuring authentic Irish entertainment and culture. Fans were treated to a bagpipe performance by the St. Patrick’s Day Rogues Pipes & Drums, Irish dancing by the Richens/Timm Irish Dance Academy, and an introduction to the Gaelic sport of Hurling. Traditional Irish music and pop songs by Irish artists played throughout the evening. Educational booths provided insights into Irish culture, and video boards displayed Irish facts. The night also featured ceremonial "hits" with hurling equipment and participation from the Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
On September 12, 2024, the Indianapolis Indians hosted Jewish Community Night at Victory Field, celebrating central Indiana's Jewish community. Fans enjoyed Klezmer, Israeli pop, and Jewish music during inning breaks, while video boards displayed Jewish baseball facts. Comedian Jared Freid threw a first pitch and joined broadcasters for an interview. Other ceremonial pitches were thrown by Ethan Cohen from JCC and Rabbi Dovid Grossbaum from Chabad Lubavitch. Educational booths from organizations like CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Team Israel Baseball offered insights into Jewish culture, and fun facts highlighted the contributions of Jewish figures to baseball history.