Overview
The Indianapolis Colts carry a rich championship pedigree into every season, playing in the sleek, retractable-roof Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Royal blue and white have represented the franchise since its Baltimore origins, and the horseshoe logo remains one of the most recognizable emblems in football. Known for elite quarterback play across multiple eras, the Colts have built a reputation as a consistently competitive AFC organization. Indianapolis has embraced the franchise as a central part of the city's sports identity since its 1984 relocation.
History & Legacy
The franchise was founded in Baltimore in 1953 and won NFL championships in 1958, 1959, and 1968 behind legends like Johnny Unitas, including the famous 1958 'Greatest Game Ever Played.' The Colts also won Super Bowl V following the 1970 season. After relocating to Indianapolis in 1984, the franchise found new heights behind Peyton Manning, capturing Super Bowl XLI after the 2006 season. The Colts have remained one of the AFC's flagship franchises across multiple eras and Hall of Fame quarterbacks.
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Founded1953
Championships4 (1958, 1959, 1968, 2006)
Home VenueLucas Oil Stadium
RivalsPatriots, Jaguars, Titans (AFC South)
Conference Titles3 (1970, 2006, 2009)
All-Time IconPeyton Manning
Retired Numbers18, 19, 22, 24, 70, 82, 89
ColorsRoyal blue, white
MascotBlue
OwnershipCarlie Irsay-Gordon (since 2025, following Jim Irsay's death)