INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts will honor a pair of former players, including a Hall of Famer, during the upcoming season as part of their special gameday festivities.
The team announced the themes and promotions for its 10-game home slate, which includes a pair of preseason games.
The franchise will honor defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee Dwight Freeney during its home opener with the Houston Texans on September 8.
Tight end Dallas Clark will enter the Colts Ring of Honor on October 20, when the Colts host the Miami Dolphins.
Here’s a look at each home contest’s planned gameday themes and giveaways.
Aug. 11: Colts vs. Broncos (preseason)
- Theme: Family Day & Play Football
- Giveaway: “Blue” color-changing cup
- Halftime: Colts Junior Cheer & Moms Performance
- Ticket Promotion: Family Four Pack
Aug. 17: Colts vs. Cardinals (preseason)
- Theme: Kicking the Stigma/Colts 5K Run/Walk
- Giveaway: Colts clear drawstring bag
- Halftime: IndyHumane Dog Fashion Show
- Ticket Promotion: Colts Beer Blitz
Sept. 8: Colts vs. Texans (season opener)
- Theme: Hope opener/Dwight Freeney Hall of Fame celebration
- Giveaway: Home opener t-shirt
- Halftime: Dwight Freeney Hall of Fame recognition
Sept. 22: Colts vs. Bears
- Giveaway: “For the Shoe” wall flag
- Halftime: NFL Mascots vs. PeeWees game
Sept. 29: Colts vs. Steelers
- Theme: Crucial Catch
- Giveaway: Crucial Catch cancer awareness ribbon
- Halftime: Cancer Bell-Ringing ceremony
Oct. 20: Colts vs. Dolphins
- Theme: Kicking the Stigma/Dallas Clark induction
- Giveaway: Mental health friendship bracelets and #44 Dallas Clark rally towels
- Halftime: Dallas Clark Ring of Honor celebration
Nov. 10: Colts vs. Bills
- Theme: Salute to Service
- Giveaway: TBA
- Halftime: Military Enlistment Ceremony
Nov. 24: Colts vs. Lions
- Theme: Indiana Nights
- Giveaway: TBA
- Halftime: Celebrity Catch-Like-A-Pro
Dec. 22: Colts vs. Titans
- Theme: Winter White Out
- Giveaway: White “For the Shoe” t-shirt
- Halftime: Holiday-inspired Colts Cheerleaders & Drumline Show, featuring the Horseshoe Pipers and Ally the Piper
Week 18/Date & Time TBD: Colts vs. Jaguars
- Theme: Fan Appreciation
- Giveaway: Colts knitted scarf
- Halftime: TBA
