RCA Dome
Park Former domed stadium formerly hosting Colts NFL games
Downtown Indianapolis once hosted the RCA Dome, the Colts’ indoor stadium and convention venue; it was demolished in 2008. Visitors now explore nearby sports museums and Lucas Oil Stadium.
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The RCA Dome was a domed stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, that opened in 1984 and was demolished in 2008. It served as the primary home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts for much of that period and hosted a variety of sporting and civic events.
The venue was notable for its enclosed bowl configuration and downtown location, and it accommodated professional football, college events and large conventions. After the opening of Lucas Oil Stadium, the RCA Dome was decommissioned and subsequently torn down.
Located adjacent to the Indiana Convention Center in central Indianapolis, the site was part of the city’s convention and sports complex until demolition.
- Seating capacity: Seating capacity of roughly 56,000 for football, used for NFL and major sporting events.
- Operational years: Opened in 1984 and demolished in 2008 after the team moved into Lucas Oil Stadium.
How to Get to RCA Dome #
The former RCA Dome site is in downtown Indianapolis adjacent to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Reach downtown via I‑65/I‑70 (take downtown exits) and follow surface streets to the convention/stadium district; on‑street and garage parking serve the area. The site is within easy walking distance of downtown hotels, the convention center and local IndyGo bus stops.
Tips for Visiting RCA Dome #
- The RCA Dome no longer exists-it was imploded in 2008. If you're interested in Indianapolis sports or large‑venue architecture at that location, visit the nearby Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center which now dominate the same area.
Best Time to Visit RCA Dome #
Not a visitable site today - the RCA Dome was demolished in 2008.
Weather & Climate near RCA Dome #
RCA Dome's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1017 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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