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The short answerUpdated Nov 10, 2026

Indiana sports run on four levels at once. The Colts, Pacers, and Fever carry the pro side out of Indianapolis. The colleges supply the rivalries: Indiana in Bloomington, Purdue in West Lafayette, Notre Dame in South Bend, plus Butler and Ball State. Motorsports takes a month of its own every May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And Indiana high school football and IHSAA basketball still fill bleachers and gyms on a Friday night.

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Regionals, Fri, Nov 13

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2A · Regional · Sectionals 37 and 38

Fri, Nov 13 · 7 p.m. · Host: South Putnam

6A · Regional · Sectionals 5 and 6

Fri, Nov 13 · 7 p.m. · Host: Lawrence North

1A · Regional · Sectionals 47 and 48

Fri, Nov 13 · 7 p.m. · Host: Riverton Parke

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Four featured finals from each level, with overtime games and upsets moved to the front.

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Indiana Pro Sports

The Colts, Pacers, Fever, and the pro teams that set the rhythm of the Indiana sports year.

Graphic of Josh Downs in a Chiefs No. 1 jersey, Keenan Allen in a 49ers No. 13 jersey, Quenton Nelson in a Seahawks No. 56 jersey and Jonathan Taylor in his Colts No. 28 jersey around the Colts horseshoe logo and Lucas Oil Stadium

Colts Trade Deadline: Downs and Allen Are Gone, Taylor Stays

The Colts traded Josh Downs to the Chiefs and Keenan Allen to the 49ers at the NFL trade deadline but kept Jonathan Taylor. See what Indy got back in picks.

Jarred Porter

Graphic of Colts captains Quenton Nelson (No. 56) and DeForest Buckner (No. 99) in blue jerseys beside a glowing Colts Mystery Box trunk and a yellow Fire Sale sign

Colts Midseason Report: Dumpster Fire, Meet Fire Sale

At 2-5 with no GM and no 2027 first-rounder, the Colts are selling. Here's how the Gardner trade, Daniel Jones and the fire sale got Indy here.

Jarred Porter

Black-and-white portrait of Oscar Charleston in a ball cap and Pittsburgh Crawfords jersey

The Hoosier Comet Oscar Charleston

Oscar Charleston, the Hoosier Comet, was born in Indianapolis in 1896 and became a Negro Leagues Hall of Famer. Learn his story and where to see his legacy today.

Taylor Huff

Aerial view of the Fishers Event Center with Indy Fuel, Freight and Ignite banners on its brick facade and a large video board by the entrance

The Indy Fuel Are Back in Fishers: What to Know After Opening Night

Missed Indy Fuel opening night? Catch up on the 2-1 OT win, then grab tickets for upcoming home games in Fishers, including ZOOperstars and Halloween nights.

Jarred Porter

Indiana College Sports

IU, Purdue, Notre Dame, Ball State, Butler, and the college programs that give the state its rivalries.

Purdue ball carrier No. 19 in a black jersey and gold helmet holds onto the football as Maryland defenders No. 0 and No. 1 wrap him up

Homecoming Heartbreak: Purdue Football Falls to Maryland 34-29, Visits Iowa Next

Purdue football fell 34-29 to Maryland on Homecoming at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, then fired defensive coordinator Kevin Kane. Next up: a trip to Iowa.

Jacob Dunn

Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the sectional title recap and regional preview, Episode 41, showing a football player in a white jersey and gold helmet sitting in a blue end zone with fists raised

Sectional Championship Review & Regional Preview

Brice and DC recap northeast Indiana's sectional championship games, from South Adams and Bishop Dwenger to Carroll and Eastside, plus Notre Dame's win over Miami.

Brice Vance

Penn State ball carrier No. 26 stiff-arms a Purdue defender near the sideline as Purdue players in gold helmets and white jerseys look on

Just Tricks, No Treats in Happy Valley: Purdue Football Falls at Penn State 31-17, Hosts Maryland Next

Penn State ran for 269 yards to beat Purdue football 31-17 at Beaver Stadium. The 3-5 Boilermakers return home to West Lafayette to host Maryland for Homecoming.

Jacob Dunn

Illustration of Miami Hurricanes players in white jerseys and Notre Dame players in gold helmets and navy jerseys, with the Miami and Notre Dame logos

Notre Dame vs. Miami 2026: Your South Bend Weekend Guide

Heading to South Bend for Notre Dame vs. Miami? Kickoff time, College GameDay hours, free shuttles, parking and where to eat, all in one weekend guide.

Jarred Porter

Indiana High School Sports

IHSAA hoops, Friday-night lights, sectionals, and the local games that still pack the gym.

Carmel football players in white uniforms and gold helmets celebrate with the ball on the left, and a Westfield player in a green Rocks jersey stands on the right under stadium lights

IHSAA Football Sectional Finals Preview: Carmel Stuns Westfield 48-45, 20 Still Unbeaten and All 48 Title Games

IHSAA football sectional finals preview: Carmel's 48-45 win over Westfield, the 20 unbeaten teams left and kickoffs and bracket links for all 48 title games.

Jarred Porter

Roncalli volleyball players and coaches in medals pose with the 2025 IHSAA Class 3A girls volleyball state championship trophy on the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

2026 IHSAA Girls Volleyball State Finals Preview

Preview of the 2026 IHSAA girls volleyball state finals Nov. 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with Indianapolis Lutheran, Benton Central and Carroll.

Cheyne Reiter

Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the high school football semifinal recap and championship preview, Episode 40, showing a ball carrier in a black jersey and red helmet, No. 25, fending off a tackler in a white jersey

Sectional Semifinal Review & Championship Preview

Brice and DC recap the sectional semifinals, from Heritage's overtime thriller against Adams Central to the East Noble and Bishop Dwenger wins that set up a title game.

Brice Vance

Castle boys soccer player in a blue and black No. 5 jersey strikes the ball as a Carmel player in white follows during the semi-state match

2026 IHSAA Boys Soccer State Finals Preview

Preview of the 2026 IHSAA boys soccer state finals Oct. 30-31 at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, with Blackhawk Christian, Castle and Bishop Noll.

Cheyne Reiter

Indiana Motorsports

The Indy 500, race weekends, and the year-round motorsports scene in Indianapolis.

How to Watch the 2026 Indy 500 on Fox: TV, Stream, Radio

How to Watch the 2026 Indy 500 on Fox: TV, Stream, Radio

Plan ahead for race day with our complete guide on how to watch the 110th Indy 500, with Fox TV, Fox One streaming, and IndyCar Radio coverage.

Jarred Porter

McLaren Invasion: Pato O'Ward at the 110th Indy 500

McLaren Invasion: Pato O'Ward at the 110th Indy 500

Discover why Pato O'Ward and Arrow McLaren are the team to watch at the 110th Indianapolis 500, with three near-misses and a four-car invasion.

Jarred Porter

ZR1X Pace Car & Coach Cignetti: 110th Indy 500 Headliners

ZR1X Pace Car & Coach Cignetti: 110th Indy 500 Headliners

Discover the 2026 Indy 500 pace car, a 1,250-horsepower Chevy Corvette ZR1X driven by IU football coach and 16-0 national champion Curt Cignetti.

Jarred Porter

2026 IndyCar Engine Specs Deep Dive: Hybrid V6 Tech

2026 IndyCar Engine Specs Deep Dive: Hybrid V6 Tech

What powers the cars at the 110th Indianapolis 500? Dive deep into the 2026 IndyCar engine specs, hybrid systems, horsepower, and Dallara IR-18 chassis.

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Sports in West Central Indiana

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Westfield Shamrocks football players in green jerseys and helmets run through a green and white banner onto the field before a game

Indiana High School Football Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Preview: Memorial Rallies From 21-0 Down, 28 Still Unbeaten

Indiana high school football Week 8 recap and Week 9 preview: Memorial rallies from 21-0 down, Bluffton's streak ends, 28 unbeatens and the Week 9 title games.

Jarred Porter

Vintage black-and-white photo of midget race cars, numbers 11 and 12 among them, racing on the dirt track past a crowded wooden grandstand at Jungle Park Speedway in Bloomingdale, Indiana

Jungle Park Speedway: Indiana's Legendary Racing Ghost Track

Jungle Park Speedway near Bloomingdale, Indiana is a forgotten 1926 half-mile dirt track where Indy 500 legends raced. Here is its history and what remains.

Taylor Huff

Smiling Purdue football players in white jerseys crowd the locker room as one holds the Cannon Trophy after beating Illinois in Champaign

The Cannon Comes Home: Purdue Football Stuns Illinois to End 19-Game Big Ten Losing Streak, Hosts Minnesota Next

Purdue football beat Illinois 24-17 in Champaign to win back the Cannon Trophy and end a 19-game Big Ten losing streak. Minnesota visits Ross-Ade Stadium next.

Jacob Dunn

A Notre Dame lineman in a white jersey and gold helmet grabs a Purdue pass rusher in a black jersey and helmet with the gold P logo at Ross-Ade Stadium

Purdue Dismantled by No. 3 Notre Dame as Defensive Woes Continue; Turns Page to Illinois Trip

No. 3 Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, dropping the Boilermakers to 1-3. Next, Purdue visits Illinois to battle for The Cannon.

Jacob Dunn

Sports in Northeast Indiana

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Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the Week 3 high school and college football recap, Episode 33, showing three high school football players in white jerseys and orange helmets standing on the sideline before a game.

Week 3 Recap in High School & Week 1 in College Football

Brice and DC recap Week 3 of northeast Indiana high school football, from Columbia City's 76-0 rout to Bluffton's 403 rushing yards, plus IU and Purdue openers.

Brice Vance

Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the Week 2 high school football recap, Episode 32, showing a football player in a white jersey and blue and gold helmet lifted into the air by a teammate in celebration

Week 2 High School Football Recap, Plus College Football Is Here!

Brice and DC recap Week 2 of northeast Indiana high school football, from Eastside ending Adams Central's home streak to Homestead's rally, plus Colts WR Ashton Dulin.

Brice Vance

Sideline Sports Show graphic for the 2026 Week 1 high school football recap, showing a football team in red and white uniforms kneeling in a huddle on the field with coaches under the stadium lights

Week 1 High School Football Recap and Reactions with Justin Kenny

Brice and DC recap Week 1 of northeast Indiana high school football, from East Noble's shutout to Eastside's wild comeback over South Adams, with Justin Kenny.

Brice Vance

Sideline Sports Show Episode 30 graphic for the 2026 Week 1 high school football preview, showing players in maroon Eagles uniforms running onto the field through an inflatable eagle tunnel as cheerleaders line the sideline

Week 1 of High School Football Preview! Plus, Austin Hough Joins the Show

Brice and DC preview Week 1 of Indiana high school football, from the preseason coaches poll to the best northeast Indiana matchups, with guest Austin Hough.

Brice Vance

Sports in Indianapolis Metro

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Colts running back Jonathan Taylor in his No. 28 blue jersey, flexing both arms and yelling in celebration.

Jonathan Taylor Signs 2-Year, $44M Colts Extension

Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Indianapolis Colts. Get IN. Sports host Dom Miranda breaks down what the deal means for 2026.

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Aerial view of Victory Field packed with fans for its first Indianapolis Indians game on July 11, 1996, with parking lots, rail lines and the RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis behind it

Indianapolis Indians to Celebrate Victory Field’s 30th Anniversary on July 11

The Indianapolis Indians mark Victory Field’s 30th anniversary July 11 with a stadium replica giveaway, pregame concert and the biggest fireworks show of 2026.

Cheyne Reiter

The Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles baseball team poses with their semi-state championship trophy on the infield at night ahead of the 2026 IHSAA Class 3A state finals.

2026 IHSAA Baseball State Finals Preview

The 2026 IHSAA baseball state finals hit Victory Field in Indianapolis on June 19-20. A preview of all four championship games across Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A.

Cheyne Reiter

Rendering of the Indy Ignite practice facility exterior in Fishers, with the team logo on the gray facade and visitors walking toward the entrance

Indy Ignite to Have New Headquarters and Practice Facility Adjacent to Fishers Event Center

The Indy Ignite will get a 29,000-square-foot headquarters and practice facility at Fishers Event Center, the first dedicated home base in Major League Volleyball.

Cheyne Reiter

Indiana sports questions people actually ask

Written to answer the thing you actually searched for, not to pad the page.

What pro sports teams play in Indiana?

Indianapolis carries most of the pro calendar: the Colts in the NFL at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Pacers and the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field, and Indy Eleven in soccer. Indy Ignite plays pro volleyball at the Fishers Event Center, and Fort Wayne FC plays in the northeast.

Which Indiana college programs get the most coverage?

Indiana in Bloomington, Purdue in West Lafayette and Notre Dame in South Bend set the calendar, with Butler and Ball State close behind. The small-college rivalries count too: the Monon Bell Classic is one of the oldest trophy games in college football.

How does the IHSAA state tournament work?

Most IHSAA team sports run the same ladder: sectional, then regional, then semi-state, then the state finals. Sectional week is the round fans travel for, and the finals move between host venues. IHSAA volleyball moved its finals to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2025.

When is the next Indy 500?

The 111th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 30, 2027, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Race week is a season of its own in Indiana, from Carb Day to the Snake Pit, and it has a full guide on the Indy 500 page.

Is there a Get Indiana sports podcast?

Yes. Get IN. Sports is hosted by Dom Miranda and covers high school, college and pro sports across Indiana, mostly through interviews with the reporters, coaches and broadcasters on those beats. It publishes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

Does Get Indiana cover high school sports outside Indianapolis?

Yes. Northeast Indiana gets its own weekly coverage, including football previews for the Northeast 8 Conference, the Allen County Athletic Conference and the Northeast Corner Conference, plus Fort Wayne area games, sectional runs and recruiting news.

What sports is Indiana best known for?

Basketball and motorsports. The high school game is why Hoosier Hysteria is a phrase, Hinkle Fieldhouse still hosts postseason basketball, and the IHSAA tournament fills gyms every March. Motorsports is the other half: Indianapolis Motor Speedway has run since 1911 and takes most of May.

How often is this sports coverage updated?

New stories publish as games, signings and results land, which is most days in football and basketball season. The shelves above re-sort as coverage arrives, so the pro, college, high school and motorsports rows each stay current without this page being rewritten.
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