2025 Discover® Big Ten Football Championship Game Traffic Information

2025 Discover® Big Ten Football Championship Game Traffic Information

Fans attending the 2025 Discover® Big Ten Football Championship Game should be advised of ongoing downtown Indianapolis construction and street closures impacting routes to Lucas Oil Stadium.

South Capitol Avenue is currently inaccessible to vehicular traffic from West Maryland Street. South Street just north of Lucas Oil Stadium will close at 6:00 a.m. ET on game day and will remain closed until after the game ends and traffic is restored to normal flow.

All main gates to Lucas Oil Stadium will open at 6:00 p.m. ET on game day. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early and to plan their travel accordingly. Additional transportation and parking information can be found below.

ADA Drop-Off Detour

Fans requiring ADA drop-off on game day should follow the detour instructions below:

1. From McCarty Street, proceed to Illinois Street.
2. Turn north on Illinois Street and continue to South Street.
3. Inform the officers at South & Illinois Streets that you are providing an ADA passenger drop off. They will allow you through the restriction.
4. Continue west on South Street to Capitol Avenue.
5. Turn south on Capitol Avenue and proceed to the ADA Drop-Off location.

South Lot Parking

A parking pass is required to access the South Lot at Lucas Oil Stadium and will open at 8:00 a.m. ET on game day. To access the South Lot:

1. From McCarty Street, proceed to Illinois Street.
2. Turn north on Illinois Street and continue to Merrill Street.
3. Proceed west on Merrill Street to Capitol Avenue.
4. Turn south on Capitol Avenue and enter Gate 7 or Gate 8 for access to the South Lot.

Downtown Indianapolis Parking

Please visit  here  for available parking options in downtown Indianapolis on game day. Additional information regarding transportation and parking in Indianapolis can be found  here .

Pedestrian Traffic

Lucas Oil Stadium is walkable from several downtown Indianapolis hotel properties and establishments with an expansive network of climate-controlled skywalks. Although Capitol Avenue will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic the foot path will still be open leading to South Street. An interactive map of the skywalks can be found  here . Volunteers and signage will be positioned in the city center on game day to assist with wayfinding and to support pedestrian movement.

Ride Share

Please utilize Northbound Illinois Street as pick-up/drop-off location for Ride Share. To request a ride, guests must exit the stadium and walk towards Illinois Street to ensure a smooth pick-up. Guests will be unable to request a ride until they are outside of the geofenced perimeter.