Big Ten football championship game staying in Indianapolis through 2028
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The Big Ten Conference Football Championship Game will continue to be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis through at least 2028, the conference announced Tuesday.
Indianapolis has hosted the conference’s football championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium every year since its inception in 2011. The game drew a record crowd of 67,842 in 2023
“We are ecstatic by today’s news from the Big Ten,” Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty said in written remarks.
The 2024 game will feature a new format, with the top two teams in the regular-season standings playing for the Amos Alonzo Stagg Championship Trophy. The previous format featured the winners of the East and West divisions. The divisions will be eliminated in 2024.
The Big Ten is adding UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington in 2024, expanding the conference to 18 teams.
“We believe Big Ten fans love coming to Indy, and their support helped push us over the top,” Talty said. “We will continue to deliver exceptional student-athlete and fan experiences and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Indy for years to come.”