I have attended two high school graduation ceremonies at this venue and both were really nice. There is ample parking and seating available, and we were able to invite as many members of our families as we wanted. I wish that they would make some kind of rule that people cannot reserve entire rows of seating for guests that have not yet arrived, but I suppose that is a personal preference. Their concessions were open, and they had a stand out front where you could buy flowers and mementos for the graduates, which I thought was nice. If you happened to be "up in the rafters" they also had huge screens where you could view the ceremony from the perspective of cameras that were strategically placed around the stage. Parking was $10, but I feel that it was well worth it to be able to have so many family members and friends with us on such a joyous day! read more

Throughout the years I have seen lots of shows -sports- 4H and other events etc in this venue. Tonight it's for a Fuel Hockey game. Always a good time! It's probably the last venue with tickets that do not cost an arm and a leg, so it's good for families with children. The seats all have good views. The rest rooms are clean and well stocked. The staff are kind and welcoming. Check it out read more

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We came here for any fuel game and it was really nice. You could tell the place is older and need some updating but honestly, it was very small feeling and fun feeling at the same time if that makes sense I liked our seats. I think it was a nice atmosphere and a good stadium. read more

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Lackluster at best. Not impressed by the location. Animal poop everywhere in parking lot! Attended Katt Williams -Dark Matter Tour, Sat. April 6. The crowd was mediocre and the opening acts semi- entertaining. I've seen Katt Williams before and I was much more entertained by his set. Katt's set was cut short when a fight/tussle broke out in the rafters. Katt quickly exited stage left and announced "Good Night". I don't blame him. I blame the effing idiots that can't sit through a comedy show without acting out. It was not worth my weekend travel from Chicago, hotel, car rental, gas and time or ticket prices. I most definitely won't spend money to see any show in Indianapolis again. Trash read more

The state fairgrounds are great pleased to host events. It's very clean. The lines were orderly and people are cheerful. It was an awesome event going to see oddities and curiosities today. read more

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Love seeing the Fuel play. Always a good time. Beers aren't cheap but that's ok. The pizza is really pretty good. Perfect for a lite dinner during a period break. Bring a sweatshirt as it's cold for the games. Fun time win lose or tie. read more

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I've been here for two hockey games and they're so much fun! It's small enough to watch closely but has a great size for a good crowd! There's a Jose Cuervo bar that is spacious. We came for Blackhawks night and it was packed and they had a great intro for the night including autograph signings and Jim Cornelison singing the National Anthem. read more

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On my first visit to the Farmers Coliseum, we were there to watch an IUPUI basketball game. Our principal was being honored at halftime for being Principal of the year. Everything went well and the game was enjoyable. The only negative that day was that the concessions were so expensive and it was a special education day. A lot of kids can't afford those prices. (I would normally expect those prices at a college game concession stand.) The second time was also a field trip, but this time to a hockey game. It seemed that the planning was not as good for this game. We missed half of the first period of the game because of the way busses were being allowed to drop students off, and the concession stand was a mess. There was no marked way for the line to go, and it was a mob of people (chaperones with multiple students) crowding in, trying to move up and remain together. Despite these two issues, the game was fun, and having an education day for hockey is a wonderful opportunity for our students. The facility is nice, and even the upper deck seats have a good view. Overall, a good experience. read more

Its a venue so hard to rate. Food and drink is typical for ballparks. Prices are reasonable. Parking is a challenge if you have to park in the oval. Expect delays exiting if the crowd is large. Seats are average but its small enough that all seats are good for viewing events. read more

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The husband and I went to our first Indy Fuel Game Last night, December 17, 2021. We looked so forward to it as it was our anniversary and we were anticipating having a lot of fun. We went hungry because it was an all you can eat night and popcorn was on the menu. We arrived in time -driving through horrible cold misty rain and found a parking spot about three blocks from the entrance to the Coliseum. Since it was raining we had carried our umbrella on our three block walk. Upon entry we were met with metal detectors and purse searches. Immediately I was told my purse was too big to carry in and was informed I wouldn't be allowed in with it. I was informed this by some guy who looked like he hadn't had a bath in about a week and smelled like it. When I told him it it conformed to the policy on the website he, again, told me it wasn't allowed. I again informed him it was allowed according to the website protocol. Another "security" person, a large, rude, woman was summoned and she told me I can take my purse back to my car or leave and not come back. So rude. So disgusting. My husband walked the three blocks back to our car, locked my purse in it and returned to the entrance. While I was waiting for him to return I noticed several woman carrying purses that were larger than mine. The purse size rule is it has to be smaller than 14x14x4". Mine measured 9x8x3". Husband returned from the purse-locking up drenched because-no umbrella was allowed either. So our fun night is off to a crappy start. We went to our section where we were met with a worker who wanted to show us to our seats. He tried to tell us our seats were in one place when, clearly, he was wrong. If your staff can't figure out their ABC's please don't hire them. We found our seats in row D, section 200 and found out the people seated behind us had a cowbell! I guess loose metal objects are allowed after all! Cowbell lady proceeded to ring the damn thing constantly. How fun is this! We had a cold hamburger, stale popcorn, and paid $6 a piece for a soda. We bought a 50-50 ticket because the youth hockey deserves the support and we're glad to contribute. After the game, we walked three blocks, in the even harder pouring rain, no umbrella, and we're soaking wet when we got to our car. Thanks, Indy Farmers Coliseum. We won't be back to watch an event in your venue. We won't spend our money supporting rude people, inconsistent policies, and lousy food. Too bad the team didn't enjoy a full house last night because they won. They deserve it a standing room only crowdUnfortunately, they won't get better attendance with people like this making it miserable for those of us who don't want to be treated rudely or so inequitable. read more

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The Indiana Famers Coliseum (or The Coliseum as we called it back in the day has definitely risen again to become a place for events in Indy to be hosted. From musical concerts, comedy shows, marathon events, car shows to hockey games, do not be surprised at who may be having an event at this venue on the northeast side of Indy. The fascinating history of the Coliseum is worth learning about. I had the opportunity to learn about the Coliseum during a history class field trip but there is also a historical fact sheet that be found during an internet search. The $53 million dollar renovation completed in 2014 and was well worth it. Getting There - Conveniently located off of Fall Creek, Binford Boulevard or 38th street, the Coliseum is centrally located in Indy. Parking - Usually you can enter in from the east, west or south entrances for events throughout the year. Usually you will pay around $5 to park. Note: if you are sporting those cute but non friendly for walking shoes, you may have to walk a bit depending on where you park to get to the Coliseum. Venue - Stairs can be steep so be careful if you are still sporting those cute shoes after your potential trek to the building. Sitting in the lower sections to the left or right of staged events is your best bet if the stage is at one end of the building. Accessible seating is available as well. Concessions - Available in the 2nd and 3rd floors you will find the basic food staples such as popcorn (extra butter is not an option), candy, nachos, pretzels and hot dogs. One wing cart was also present. Water and soda is available for consumption. The adult beverage selections will not win a mixology competition but if a spirit + soda is enough you should be able to have a pick of about 10 spirits and 3-4 domestic beers. They did have one local craft selection from Bier Brewery. Gotta Go? Restrooms are strategically placed and been renovated. Climate - Quite adequate in relation to the outside relative temps. They seemed to cure the draft during the renovation that used to be present from long ago. Overall the renovation has definitely upgraded the facility to make it a real contender in the entertainment business as well as a good spot for other types of events. There is more to the Coliseum than the once a year fair event. read more

Indiana Farmers Coliseum - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came here for an IUPUI basketball game. I was very pleased with the service. I had brought my clients with me and there was a miscommunication on ticket pricing for them. The ticket booth was very understanding and provided options for us to still have affordable tickets. Staff at ticket booth, security, and concessions were all patient of my clients as they learned new skills at each of their services. The game was much more energetic than I had imagined. IUPUI students also get in for FREE :). They also had a local jump roping group The Indy Air Bears perform during half time. Such as cool experience for both myself and my clients. We were able to park for free, however, I'm not sure if that is common. Would love to come back for an Indy Fuel game sometime. read more

The only times I have been to the Coliseum have been for hockey games...so my perspective is all based on that. The recent renovation seems nice enough...I know a ton of money was dropped to bring the level up. The building is old...but nice. There isn't a bad seat in the arena for hockey except maybe at glass eye level and I prefer sitting higher up anyways. The curtains in the 300 level are weird...it feels like they could have spent a bit more for walls or something (but maybe there is a reason). And the rows in the 300 level are a straight guessing game...a big letter "D" at the start of the row would help. Parking is hit or miss depending on where you come in. Last visit was a nice crossing over the muddy horse track/infield...and muddy feet are always great. read more

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Love to go to hockey games here, concerts, not so much. Perfect venue for a hockey game. No matter where you sit, you're going to have a great view, so you don't have to shell out a ton of money to go to a Fuel game. I've been to a few and it's never a dull moment. The only time I was extremely irked (and yes, I'd had a little beer at this point) was when we snuck into some closer seats and this shrimpy security guard told us we had to leave. Problem was, there were several people doing the same thing. I won't go into detail, but he looked pretty foolish by the end. Check my photos to see the little tattle tale :) read more

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Hockey is back! I came here for the inaugural Fuel game welcoming pro hockey back after a 10 year absence in Indianapolis. This was also my first time back into the Pepsi Coliseum since its brand spankin' new renovation. Our group had such a fantastic time! I am excited Hockey is here in Indy! My thoughts and observations: Atmosphere/Coliseum/Fuel Event: The building has a whole new modern look, very clean, and streamlined. The netting around the entire rink adds a nice layer of puck hazard prevention. No one wants to loose a tooth for peats sake! Thankful for the safety first approach. In regards to seating there isn't a bad seat in the whole arena however, if you want to experience the intro in its full historical, flaming, captivating glory, or if it is your first Fuel outing, try to get seats on the North or South wings. The special on-ice intro is a must! The $4.00 overpriced hot dog can wait, watch and cheer on the Fuel! Parking: Once you have actually made it into the fairgrounds parking is $5.00 a carload. Realistically this isn't a bad deal compared to what you would pay for other sporting events downtown or in other cities. Also, parking is placed within a short walking distance or a provided shuttle ride to the Coliseum. Easy breezy! Concessions: Meh...they have food. This is your basic standard event food with the event price tag - popcorn, nachos, hotdogs all $4.00, burgers and pulled pork sandwiches are $10.00. On the plus side Sun King beer is available $8.00. Definitely a great event to check out. Good for families, groups, date night, newbies to the sport (like me), you name it. read more

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The Farmers coliseum is a multi-functional venue nestled in the middle of the state fairgrounds. I've been to this place for a variety of things including: - concerts - horse shows - hockey matches - derby matches - etc They renovated it over the last few years and it's great! The A/C in the summertime is very helpful when you go to the fair and see animal shoes. The concerts aren't the best or my favorite by any means, but they do the job. And the sporting events are also fun. A good venue, nothing amazing. Parking is usually a pain trying to leave, but at least it's inside the fairgrounds and in a fenced in area! read more

I work at different shows. This weekend is the boat/fishing/hunting show and it's great!!!! YOU HAVE GOT TO COME PUT AND SEE IT YOURSELF! Friday 12-8 opens Saturday and Sunday as well*call in for hours** They have hundreds of gorgeous boats from your large boats to small boats. They also have duck calls, deer heads, hunting houses! And many more! I've never been hunting been just from working this show, makes me want to try it! read more

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Gotta come here for an Indy Fuel hockey game. Visited recently for an open house event, I can''t believe the transformation they did to the venerable Pepsi Coliseum (now Indiana Farmers Coliseum) . I guess that's what a $60 million-plus renovation will get you. I remember coming to the Coliseum for "Fight Night", and sitting on dingy wooden seats in a dimly lit arena. Now, the arena has excellent lighting with great sightlines all the way around. And the concessions have improved quite a bit as well. There is a new bar area on the eastside of the arena featuring craft beers and mixed drinks, and some standing room for you to loiter while sipping on your beverage. As of right now, there are hockey and basketball games hosted at the Coliseum, as well as various shows and concerts. There is potential to host other midsize events right in the heart of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. read more

Good atmosphere for Fuel games! (I haven't been to any other event inside the Coliseum except Fuel games). The crowds weren't too bad on the times I have gone to games but always be prepared to sit in the parking lot while trying to exit onto either 38th or Fall Creek. Filtering people out of the parking lot has taken a while on the times I was there. read more

Very nice stadium, have been here many times for Indy Fuel and IUPUI games. Parking is annoying but I used to just walk here

In the last year or so, I have been to two events at the Coliseum although I am sure I was in it during the state fair. I was here for a roller derby event last season and most recently at the Dalai Lama. Everyone from the off duty officers to the ESG security to the Coliseum staff were so nice and pleasant. I had no trouble finding our seats based on the signs, although the signs were not super prominently placed. (It is more of a habit to look for the signs.) The restrooms were clean and well stocked, although one of the stalls I was in I was leaning against the wall because the toilet itself was so close to it. (I am a size 12, so not overly large.) I was slightly taken aback when we got a water and they removed the lid for us. (I didn't want to spill my water while walking to my seat although in hindsight, I understand the reason for taking the lids, at least in this day in age. While I have not been to the Coliseum for an event because it was at the Coliseum, I would go to an event because it was at the Coliseum. Its a great venue in an old historic building and I love that. read more

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Must attend a fuel game! I had never been in the coliseum or to a fuel game, what an awesome experience. Even if you aren't a huge sports fan the games are so fun and high paced you'll enjoy it! I highly recommend attending one. Parking was only $5 which is really good for a sporting event in Indianapolis. Also the building is very easy to find and navigate through. I will definitely be back again ! read more

Indiana Farmers Coliseum - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Here for the hank fm country concert. Not a huge fan of country but here with friends. Walker Hayes was good. Cool but small venue.

At the Indiana State Fairgrounds, you will find this massive coliseum. We have been here a couple times for the State Fair & are always in awe of its size & how much is done here. read more

The Pepsi Coliseum is an odd place with a weird vibe. This Arena was built in 1939, but it looks a lot older. I stopped in to check it out while attending the Indiana State Fair. The Hockey Banners on the wall and ceiling are pretty cool. After doing some research, I found out this Arena has a lot of history to it. Some good, most of it is not so good. Wayne Gretzky played his first season as a pro as a member of the Indianapolis Racers at this arena. The Beatles played a concert at the PC in the early 60's and 74 people lost their lives when propane tank exploded during a Ice Show on Halloween Night, 1963. That's a lot of history for a 73 year old building. The place is laid out like the Old Chicago Stadium. Blacked out widows are featured on both ends of the arena behind where the net would be. The Building looks to be in need of a lot of maintenance. A strong wind would knock the place over. But still, the place has me intrigued. The place isn't used much anymore. There is a Minor League Hockey team that plays here and they offer public skating on the weekends. It makes me wonder why the City of Indy doesn't just Raze the place. No bottom line on this one, just a short statement. The Pepsi Coliseum has seen it's share of Triumph and Tragedy. I love old buildings, but I really wonder what the people of Indianapolis think of this place, if they think of it at all. It's a relic from the past that I enjoyed visiting. If I get the chance, I would love to see a Hockey game at the PC if my schedule permits me. It would be an interesting experience. read more

I don't know why this is classified as a skating rink, besides maybe because the Naptown Roller Girls derby here, but it's a good venue for it. I didn't realize it was as small as it was in the Pepsi Coliseum, but I imagine it could be fun seeing a largish national act performing there like I know they have during the Indiana State Fair. The barnyard smell is just an added bonus! Bathrooms were clean, only complaint is the water is ice cold and they ran out of paper towels. Freezing water might be nice in the summer, but in January it is excruciating. read more

Nice size arena for minor league hockey. There is not a ton of seating, but the area seems a little condense so it can get loud with a nice crowd. This is the perfect place for Indy Fuel games and events similar to. Some of the seats could use a little updating, however given the history of the building why mess with all that? read more

I was here for the Circle City Classic Cabaret concert. I liked the smaller venue I felt closer to the entertainer and enjoyed the show. Good sound and not any performance issues from my side as the audience. I did not like that the bathrooms were small and there wasn't a bathroom to use on the 200 level since the one outside the 100 level was packed. The bartenders at the bar I visited were slow because there was only 1 register so one had to ring up drinks while they were trying to both make drinks to shorten the line. They should have each had a register. read more

The renovations that have been made here in the past few years have really done wonders to the comfort and enjoyment of being at the venue. Now I make sure to go in every year I'm at the Fair, regardless of my interest in what's going on inside. I've also been here for a graduation, a Mecum auction, and a few hockey games, and the space is really fantastic for seeing everything that's going on without seeming small, and the seats farthest away are still close enough you don't feel separated. read more

As a hockey venue the newly renovated Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairground is great. There isn't a bad seat in the house, restrooms and concessions are top notch, and the bar overlooking the arena is a welcome touch. At first glance it can be a bit confusing how to get to certain sections of seating; if you pay attention to signage and ask the polite staff you'll be on your way to enjoying an Indy Fuel game in no time. Make sure you visit the bar if you're looking for a craft brew. They have a small handful that are leagues above the canned varieties passed around by the guys yelling "beer man here!" read more

Fun during this Christmas Break session with the kids. It was crowded but everyone was all smiles and having fun. All age levels were present and skating from grandparents to wee little ones. The rink was a bit small but not enough to keep from coming back. Concession stand over priced but this is expected so I wasn't shocked. Employees in the skate shop ranged from mute and indifferent to friendly. Overall had a great time. We'll be back. read more

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I went to an Indiana Ice (http://www.indianaice.com/) game here the other day and had such a good time! It's a fun event for both families and adults. For those who aren't familiar, the Ice is a hockey team consisting of players 20 years old and younger. The hockey isn't always pretty, but they play hard and I have seen some really good games. You can also catch them a few times a year at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Pepsi Coliseum has an interesting history and you should check out their Wikipedia page if you're interested. In addition to Ice games, there is also public ice skating available from October through April. The times change a lot so check out their website before you go. It's also used for Roller Derbys, which I am looking forward to chec king out, as well as various concerts, public meetings, and more throughout the year. Parking here is usually only $3. It's really old and has a very vintage feel to it that you don't get from many other places in town, except maybe Hinkle Fieldhouse. read more

Great venue....... Not a bad seat in the house. Clean and well lit, easy access to concessions and restrooms read more

I haven't skated since an unfortunate accident at the rink resulted in my left kneecap being on the side of my leg, but damn, I love the ice. And DAMN, I love hockey. The Ice are the closest thing I've got here, having grown up in the DTW. Tickets are cheap, the games are good and fights are plentiful. If you have kids, the games are family friendly, too -- just be prepared for a lot of noise. The Coliseum also plays host to the Naptown Roller Girls -- another great local team. It annoys me to pay $3 to enter the fairgrounds, but the event tickets are generally so low that it offsets the cost to park. The facility is somewhat outdated but that just adds to its charm. The Ice's mascot, Big E Foot, looks a bit mangy but he shakes what his mama (seamstress?) gave him. Indy may only be a two sport city, but if more people embrace the awesome that is hockey, maybe, just maybe, we can be a 2.5 sport city! read more

This was a great arena for the hockey game. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. My kids loved it. The popcorn selection was good. The only down fall was the price of water. Geez. $5 for each water and they took the lids off and threw them away so my kids knocked over their waters and spilled most of it. Oh well. Lesson learned. They had a huge selection of beer. Can't wait for the next game. read more

I was here on Thursday night (2/2/12) for the Pepsi fan jam Super Bowl concert. These tickets were free through 1Iota and so there was a huge line out front for the entrance. After getting in it seemed weird that the concession stands were not open yet, then the 1iota guy came on the Mic and stated they would open during the concert and not before, it was strange and probably 1iota's call. My buddy and I were in the middle of the crowd the entire concert and while it was nice the carpet was on the floor it didn't provide much in terms of comfort. It was also strange that the mens restroom was on the complete opposite side of the building and I had to push my way through the crowd to get there and had to have a security escort since the bands were right by the mens restroom. The acoustics and everything for the concert were good. read more

The renovated Indiana Farmers Coliseum is about as good as an ice arena as they come. Every single seat in the house is perfect, whether you want to take it all in on the 3rd tier or see a check 5" from your face against the boards. It's all good. I love coming to catch a Fuel game there. The concessions are nice and modern. The food is your standard fare and it's about as expensive as you'd expect. The only downside is the $9 for Sunking, Ouch. read more

The renovations far exceeded my expectations! I've been to the Coliseum many times before, and within just minutes I forgot everything I remembered about the place and fell in love with the new Coliseum! So much more light, new seats, tons of bathrooms and that bar - a real-deal bar in the second level concourse! Even though there's less seating, I feel closer to the action. I got mid-level tickets to the Fuel game and actually ducked when a slap-shot smacked the glass because the action was that close. Go check out an event here, you'll love it! read more

Indiana Farmers Coliseum - Not what it used to be - amazing transformation! @indyfuel - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been coming to the Coliseum for years for different events...Hockey, concerts, expos, State Fair...you name it. I have to say, I'm *really* impressed with the renovations to the facility. As an Indy Fuel fan, it is 100% true when they say that there is "not a bad seat in the house." The renovations really changed the sight-lines for hockey, along with making the seats more comfortable. For the rest of the review, I'm going to play a game of "Like/Improve" in regards to the Coliseum. Like: The ample parking options for the facility. Improve: The $5 parking fee for *Every* event. This is especially annoying for regularly occurring sporting events at the facility. Can I just buy a year-pass or something?? Like: The new 2nd floor concourse level & the selection of vendors. Improve: How constricted it gets during intermission. Traffic flow could be improved around the concession area. Love: The renovated bathrooms over the sketchy old ones. Improve: There are a dozen+ stalls, 4+ sinks, and ONE paper towel dispenser in the women's bathrooms. Some space designer didn't do their math. Add more paper towel dispensers, please! Improve2: Add "In" & "Out" signs to the bathroom doors, it's a CLUSTER during intermissions & at the end of the game, with lines forming at both ends. Improve3: The housekeeping generally thinks the great time to clean/sweep the women's bathrooms is during Intermission. Seriously...that is the worst time to be closing down stalls. But it happens at Every. Game. Love: "The Garage" Indy Fuel Fan Shop Improve: Can it be made larger? It is so rough to navigate at games due to the restricted size. Love: The friendliness of the Indy Fuel Staff. Improve: The functioning of the security staff. Hockey fans sometimes get a little rowdy, but if they're not actively hurting someone & if someone has not complained, let them be...it's not a library or study hall. :-) Overall, I would highly recommend the Indiana Farmer's Coliseum as a sport & event venue. read more

Not bad for a sports venue, but I was expecting more activity. Granted that I was there during the Cheerleading finals, so there weren't many shopping stations, but there weren't many food vendors or concession stands either. However, the venue was exceptionally clean for an arena, meaning there wasn't much trash, debris or litter laying around. This is my biggest pet peeve, so I'm glad that it was tidy :) read more