RCA Dome

To make room for the Indiana Convention Center expansion, demolition of the RCA Dome began in the summer of 2008.  Completed in 1984 at a cost of $82 million, the Dome has been home to the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts since that time.  It was finished nearly a year before the Colts relocated to the city from Baltimore.

At the end of the 2007 season, the RCA Dome – with a seating capacity of 57,980 – was the smallest venue in the NFL.  The stadium originally was named the Hoosier Dome but was renamed in 1994 when RCA paid $10 million for naming rights for 10 years, with two five-year options.

Over the years, the Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome has contributed greatly to the economic condition and revitalization of downtown Indianapolis and will continue to do so as the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. Not only does the facility draw millions of visitors annually, it also acts as a catalyst to produce additional economic impact throughout the city.