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One thought on “Swift victory: How Lucas Oil Stadium became a stop on history’s biggest tour

  1. Not sure if Indianapolis fans having to pay 10x face value due to Ticketmaster’s sham is a win? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    I’m sure most all local fans attempted to get the presale this week and most all didn’t receive access.

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