Indy officials look to future WWE dates after Royal Rumble surpasses expectations
Sources told IBJ that Indianapolis has targeted dates for SummerSlam and for WrestleMania as part of its eight-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment.
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Photo gallery: WWE Royal Rumble draws record-setting crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque said Saturday’s Royal Rumble was the highest-grossing Rumble in history, the third-largest gate—money made off tickets—in organization history and the largest single-night event WWE has ever pulled off.
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Indianapolis performances, parties ramp up excitement for WWE’s Royal Rumble
From independent wrestling matches to Chreece-curated rap battles, Indianapolis put on a show for the thousands of pro wrestling fans visiting for this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble.
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City’s prelude to Royal Rumble includes murals, beats and laughs
The Indianapolis arts community is expressing excitement for the WWE’s Royal Rumble through murals, a comedy event and a hip-hop show.
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Most tickets sold for Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble event
The first major event in an eight-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, the event is expected to draw as many as 65,000 spectators to Indianapolis, with many coming from outside of central Indiana.
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Host committee details events, art and other activations ahead of WWE Royal Rumble
The local host committee of the WWE Royal Rumble detailed collaborations, public artwork, ancillary wrestling shows and other activities ahead of the main event at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indiana Sports Corp. seeks new round of funding through state bid fund
The Indiana Sports Corp. has already allocated most of the $10 million total it received for 2023 and 2024 for the Indiana Sports & Tourism Bid Fund, which it administers on the state’s behalf.
Indiana Sports Corp aims to keep Big Ten football championship in Indy
Indianapolis is set to host the conference’s big game through 2028, and Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty says the city has hopes to continue beyond that time.
Indiana Sports Corp. unveils 25-year priorities for state’s sports industry
The plan, revealed during the group’s State of Sports event, follows more than two years of internal discussion and engagement with more than 100 community leaders and advocates.
Third annual Indy Classic to feature Purdue, Butler
The third annual Indy Classic will feature the men’s basketball programs of Purdue University playing Texas A&M University and Butler University taking on the University of Wisconsin at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Big Ten football championship game staying in Indianapolis through 2028
Indianapolis has hosted the conference’s football championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium every year since its inception in 2011.
WWE deal stems from long-simmering talks with Sports Corp.
The two organizations reached an agreement announced Monday that will bring a trio of top-rung WWE events to Indianapolis over the next eight years.
UPDATE: Economic impact of WWE events in Indy projected at $350M
The deal is expected to run at least eight years and will include Royal Rumble in 2025, WrestleMania, which has taken place in Indianapolis only once before in 1992, and SummerSlam.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: 2024 presents ‘a huge tourism opportunity’
“Not a month next year is going to go by where we don’t have something significant happening in our city from a tourism perspective, whether that’s a large annual conference that’s coming back, or something new,” said Chris Gahl, executive vice president of Visit Indy.
Could Indiana become a sports tech hub?
Nearly a year after Indiana launched its Sports Tech HQ initiative, organizers say they have built relationships with leaders throughout the sector and hope to lure four related companies to the state by the end of the year.
Indiana 250: Susan Baughman
Susan Baughman served as president of the 2022 College Football Playoff Indianapolis Host Committee, which made her the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including the city, state, the Indianapolis International Airport, Visit Indy, Downtown Indy and Indiana Sports Corp. Baughman has played a key role in six international and world championship events and also […]
Indiana Sports Corp prepping for big events, interested in NFL Draft
The new president of the Indiana Sports Corp said 2022 was a big year for sports in Indianapolis. But Patrick Talty said the organization also spent the year looking ahead, including the potential for Indy hosting a future NFL Draft.
Indiana Sports Corp. promotes COO Talty to president
Patrick Talty replaces Ryan Vaughn, who stepped down after leading the organization since 2014.
IBJ Podcast: Ryan Vaughn talks sports, tech and whether he might someday run for mayor
IBJ reporter Mickey Shuey (in for vacationing host Mason King) talks with Vaughn about what he’s learned during his eight years as president of the Indiana Sports Corp. and why he’s leaving to take a job in the tech sector.
Outgoing Indiana Sports Corp. leader Vaughn to join local tech firm
Vaughn will oversee day-to-day operations for the firm as well as handle contracts and legal matters.
Indiana Sports Corp. leader Vaughn leaving job for private sector
Ryan Vaughn, who has led the Indiana Sports Corp. since 2014, plans to resign from his role as president on July 1. There has been speculation that Vaughn might someday run for mayor.
Officials confirm Indianapolis as site for 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
The trials are slated for June 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium, the largest venue ever to be selected for the event, with expectations of up to 35,000 spectators.
Indianapolis expected to host 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, sources say
An announcement is set for Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium featuring local sports officials, city leaders and business executives.
Bid fund could strengthen Indiana’s hand in securing events
The Legislature is considering a bill that could give tourism groups statewide another tool in trying to lure dozens of additional events every year.