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Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

At Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis on Sun, 27 Sept 2026. 41 hotels within 3kmbook close and walk back after the show.

Good to know: NFL game dates and kick-off times can move — flexible scheduling shifts games between Thursday, Sunday and Monday slots, especially from midseason. If your trip is built around the game, choose a free-cancellation rate so your booking can move with it.

About Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

Both teams enter division play with plenty on the line, and this fixture carries extra weight for playoff positioning depending on how each side has fared so far this season. Expect a full slate of tailgating and pre-game gatherings before a noon kickoff, followed by the usual scramble for lunch or an early dinner once the final whistle blows. Indoor football means no weather worries, so the atmosphere stays loud and controlled from start to finish.

Where to stay nearby

Indianapolis puts you right next to the stadium, an easy walk for most downtown hotels and the obvious choice if you want to be in the middle of the pre-game atmosphere. Carmel and Fishers sit about 25km out, both well-stocked with hotels and better suited to those happy with a short drive in exchange for quieter, often cheaper stays. Either suburb works well if downtown Indianapolis fills up on game weekend, with the drive into the city typically taking well under an hour outside of peak traffic.

Indianapolis — about 1 km away

Indianapolis puts you right on top of the venue—just 1km away means walking, a quick taxi ride, or a very short drive. The downtown location gives you the most flexibility for pre- and post-event dining and drinks.

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Carmel — about 25 km away

Carmel is a polished suburban choice 25km north, with plenty of dining and shopping. You'll need to drive to the venue or rely on rideshare; plan for a 25–30 minute journey depending on traffic.

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Fishers — about 25 km away

Fishers, 25km northeast, is a family-friendly suburb with good amenities. Like Carmel, it requires a drive to the stadium—roughly 25–30 minutes—but works well if you prefer a quieter base.

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The closest hotels to Lucas Oil Stadium

41 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Sun, 27 Sept 2026.

About Indianapolis Colts

The Colts franchise began in Baltimore in 1953 and became a byword for football glamour through the 1950s and '60s behind quarterback Johnny Unitas, whose crew cut and high-top cleats defined the position's golden age. In one of sport's most infamous moves, owner Robert Irsay relocated the team to Indianapolis overnight on 28 March 1984, loading fifteen moving trucks in darkness to beat a threatened legal block on the franchise leaving the city.

Baltimore won a championship in 1958 often called 'the greatest game ever played,' and Indianapolis added a Super Bowl after the 2006 season behind Peyton Manning, whose run of MVP-calibre seasons there is among the most decorated in league history.

Indianapolis Colts records & quirks

  • Unitas threw a touchdown pass in 47 straight games, an NFL record that stood for roughly half a century until Drew Brees broke it.
  • That streak ended against the Los Angeles Rams in week 11 of the 1960 season.
  • Unitas also led the NFL in touchdown passes four consecutive seasons, a rare feat of consistency.

About Lucas Oil Stadium

Home to the Indianapolis Colts and a frequent Super Bowl and NCAA Final Four host, Lucas Oil Stadium is a retractable-roof arena in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, with the Indiana Convention Center attached. Georgia Street's bars come alive directly outside on game nights, and the city's compact downtown is thoroughly walkable.

IndyGo buses serve the area. Booking a room downtown means you are a short walk from the stadium and immersed in Indianapolis's expanding dining and nightlife scene.

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