Indians planning high-end club that allows fans to mingle
About $2 million in upgrades to Victory Field are scheduled to begin after the 2019 season concludes in September, most notably an overhaul of the existing suite area behind home plate.
Randy Lewandowski
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Roundup: Tickets for souped-up Pacers going for a song on secondary market
Despite the team’s surprising play, seats for Pacers home games are among the cheapest in the league on the secondary market.
Indians score increase in attendance, lead Minor League Baseball
The Indianapolis Indians drew more fans to Victory Field this year than last season despite having one fewer home date.
Victory Field suites getting $2 million facelift
The Indianapolis Indians and city officials are planning to modernize Victory Field’s 24 suites, which haven’t been renovated since the venue first opened in 1996.
Indians, CIB discussing new seating options at Victory Field
Fans of the Indianapolis Indians this year will notice a massive new scoreboard, improved sound system and spiffier concession stands. Changes to seating are being considered for 2018 or 2019.
LOPRESTI: Memories still flowing 5 years after Super Bowl XLVI
The echo of that week still carries, in different ways. A near-east-side legacy center and neighborhood revitalization. Georgia Street, a civic gathering spot that helped give the world the zip line. A track record of delivering, under high-stakes pressure, the city can claim when wooing other events.
Notre Dame out, Ball State in as IU’s foe at Victory Field
Over the past two years, the IU vs. Notre Dame game has been a big hit at Victory Field. But the Irish pulled out this year, leaving a hole in the lineup.
Schumachers to keep Indians stock within family
Despite Max Schumacher’s retirement from daily leadership of the Indianapolis Indians, his family vows to maintain control of his ownership shares. That should be a relief to downtown stakeholders.
Lewandowski gets called up to run Indians organization
Lewandowski has scaled the Indians’ corporate ladder while dealing with personal hardships and unexpected business challenges.
Indians promote two sales aces to assistant general manager
The AAA minor league baseball team has elevated two employees responsible for major boosts in sponsorship and ticket sales. Those gains have helped the team continue its streak of profitability.
Victory Field to get $2.4M in video, sound system upgrades
The improvements include a high-definition scoreboard three times larger than the current model. Renovations to the suite area and upgrades to stadium seats could be next.
Indians attendance slips, but still leads Minor League Baseball
Wet and hot weather is great for tropical plants, but not for baseball attendance.
Indians poised for third attendance record in three seasons
Home crowds for the Tribe are up about 8 percent this season, and sponsorship sales have surged 15 percent.
Indians crush season attendance mark
The Indianapolis Indians went into their final home stand hoping for a season attendance total of 660,290. The team did a whole lot better.
Deal reached to bring IU-Notre Dame game back to Victory Field
Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass wants an IU-Notre Dame baseball game at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis to become a big annual event and that wish is now one step closer.
Indians score four big sponsorship deals as season opens
The Indianapolis Indians don’t open their season until Thursday at Victory Field, but the Tribe's sales team is already hotter than a firecracker on the Fourth of July.
Glass, Swarbrick work deal to bring IU-Notre Dame baseball game to Indy
IU and Notre Dames are locking horns for the first time at Victory Field on April 21. The game couldn't come at a better time and is likely to be a big draw downtown.