The Colts have had three home stadiums in two cities. They spent their first 31 seasons in Baltimore at Memorial Stadium, moved overnight to Indianapolis in 1984 and the domed stadium that became the RCA Dome, and have played at Lucas Oil Stadium since 2008.
Here is every home in order, with the years the Colts played there, what made each one matter and what stands on the site today. Each stadium links to our full guide.
Every Colts Stadium, 1953 to Today
- Baltimore
1953–1983Rebuilt from the old Municipal Stadium and finished in 1954. The Baltimore Colts won NFL titles in 1958, 1959 and 1968 and Super Bowl V while based here, then left after years of failed talks over upgrades.
Today: Demolished in 2001–02; a YMCA and the Stadium Place senior housing now occupy the site
Stadium history →- Indianapolis
1984–2007Opened in 1984 as the Hoosier Dome, built for an NFL team the city didn't yet have, and renamed in 1994. It hosted the Colts' 2006 AFC Championship comeback over the Patriots on the way to Super Bowl XLI.
Today: Demolished in 2008; the site is now part of the Indiana Convention Center
Stadium history →- 2008–presentCurrent home
Opened in 2008 a block south of the RCA Dome site. Its retractable roof let the Colts play outdoors for the first time in Indianapolis. It hosted Super Bowl XLVI and hosts the NFL Scouting Combine.
Visiting guide →
Colts Stadium FAQ
Where did the Colts play in Baltimore?
At Memorial Stadium on 33rd Street, from the franchise’s first season in 1953 through 1983. It was rebuilt from the old Municipal Stadium between 1949 and 1954. The Baltimore Colts won NFL titles in 1958, 1959 and 1968 and Super Bowl V after the 1970 season, and later shared the stadium with the Orioles.
Why did the Colts leave Baltimore?
Owner Robert Irsay spent years asking for upgrades to Memorial Stadium or a new stadium, and the city and team never reached a deal. When the Maryland legislature moved toward letting Baltimore seize the team by eminent domain, Irsay struck a deal with Indianapolis, which offered loans and the new Hoosier Dome. Mayflower moving vans loaded the team’s belongings on March 29, 1984, and drove them to Indiana.
How many stadiums have the Colts had?
Three: Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, the RCA Dome (opened as the Hoosier Dome) and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Is the RCA Dome still standing?
No. The Colts played their last game there in the 2007 playoffs, the roof was deflated that September and the building was imploded on December 20, 2008, to make room for an expansion of the Indiana Convention Center. Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium was demolished in 2001–02; a YMCA and senior housing now stand on its site.
Where do the Colts play now?
At Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, which opened in 2008 and seats 63,000 for football. It has a retractable roof, hosted Super Bowl XLVI in 2012 and hosts the NFL Scouting Combine.