Indianapolis Convention Center: Events, Parking & Map

LIVE-SOURCE REVIEW • AUGUST 17, 2026

Indiana Convention Center: What to Know Before You Go

If you search for the Indianapolis Convention Center, the official venue name is the Indiana Convention Center. It is at 100 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225, connected to Lucas Oil Stadium and a large downtown skywalk network.

For an August 2026 visit, the biggest practical issue is construction: current Visit Indy guidance shows Capitol Avenue, Illinois Street and Georgia Street restrictions around the convention district. Confirm the event and room or hall first, then choose your garage, entrance, hotel or skywalk route.

Official PDF audited Today/weekend calendar checked 2026 closures checked Clear-bag confusion resolved
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The Main Answers Before You Scroll

This snapshot uses the official venue, current CIB/Visit Indy information and the official facility/parking PDFs. Event organizers can still set stricter ticket, bag, entry, badge and security rules.

Official nameIndiana Convention Center

“Indianapolis Convention Center” is the common search wording.

Address100 South Capitol Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46225.

Main phone(317) 262-3400

General Convention Center switchboard.

Today • Aug 17ASAE Annual Meeting

Runs Aug 15–18; forecast attendance 5,500.

This weekend2 Saturday listings

CLD College Prep Fair + StarCity Games on Aug 22.

Exhibit space566,600 sq ft

Contiguous across 11 exhibit halls.

Meeting rooms71 rooms

113,302 sq ft in official Facility Guide.

Ballrooms3 • 62,173 sq ft

Sagamore, 500 and Wabash.

Loading49 docks + 7 ramps

Rear of exhibit halls; entrance off West Street.

Hotels4,700 connected rooms

Current venue figure via climate-controlled skywalks.

ParkingChoose a garage first

70,000+ downtown spaces; price and hours vary by facility/event.

Drop-offMaryland Street canopy

Southwest corner of Maryland & Capitol; event restrictions possible.

Food paymentCashless

Food & beverage purchases; cash-to-card kiosk available.

Bag policyCheck your organizer

No universal ICC 12×6×12 clear-bag rule is published.

Skywalk timingEvent-dependent

About 11 p.m./6 a.m. is only a rule of thumb, not guaranteed access.

2026 constructionRoute check required

Capitol, Illinois and Georgia Street restrictions are active.

Most important 2026 correction: the venue’s events page still contains an older Capitol Avenue notice that ended in March 2026. Current Visit Indy construction guidance, updated July 2026, says Capitol Avenue is closed to through traffic from Ohio Street to South Street through September 2026, with additional Illinois and Georgia Street closures.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH

What Kind of Visit Are You Planning?

The building is the same, but the useful checklist is different for a public attendee, a hotel guest using skywalks, an exhibitor with freight, or a planner comparing room configurations.

Attendee

Event, entry, room, then parking

Verify the event on ICCLOS, use the organizer for badge/ticket and bag rules, find the hall or ballroom, then choose a garage that fits the current street closures.

Connected-hotel guest

Confirm the exact skywalk path

Do not assume every indoor link shown on an older downtown map is open. Current construction has removed or temporarily closed specific links.

Exhibitor

Freight is not attendee drop-off

Use your general service contractor, move-in window and the 5 S. Missouri Street ICC freight approach. Small-package rules are different from freight rules.

Planner

Use current CIB capacities

The 52-page Facility Guide is valuable for technical detail, but current CIB facility pages supersede older capacity figures where they differ.

Family / accessibility

Save the support locations

Maryland Street canopy, family restrooms, nursing station, first aid and hearing-enhancement contacts are more useful than a generic “ADA accessible” label.

First time in Indy

Use The INDEX across the street

Downtown Indy’s official visitor center is across from the main ICC entrance and can help with dining, attractions and local questions.

LIVE CALENDAR

What Is Happening at the Indiana Convention Center Today?

Monday, August 17, 2026: the official venue calendar lists the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, running August 15–18 at the Indiana Convention Center. The venue page says doors/opening details should be checked on the event website and gives a forecast attendance of 5,500.

If you are attending ASAE, use the organizer page for the actual badge pickup, program, entry time and event policies. The building calendar confirms the event and venue; it does not replace organizer instructions.

What is on the calendar this weekend?

Saturday • Aug 22

CLD College Prep Fair

Official ICC page lists Sagamore Ballroom 1–7, doors at 9:00 a.m. and forecast attendance of 1,500.

Saturday • Aug 22

StarCity Games

Official ICC page lists the 500 Ballroom and forecast attendance of 600. Use the organizer for participant/spectator details.

Monday • Aug 24

HR Indiana Conference

Runs August 24–26 on the current ICC calendar. Registration and session access are organizer-controlled.

What comes immediately after ASAE?

Next Official ICC Listings After Aug 17
DateListingUseful verified detail
Aug 20IU Health Living Donor Celebration – FallOfficial ICC calendar lists it as an all-day event.
Aug 21IUI New Student Induction CeremonyOfficial event page lists Exhibit Hall A and forecast attendance of 3,000.
Aug 22CLD College Prep FairOfficial calendar confirms the date; use the current organizer/event detail page for doors and room assignment.
Aug 22StarCity GamesOfficial event page lists the 500 Ballroom and forecast attendance of 600.
Aug 24–26HR Indiana ConferenceCurrent ICC calendar confirms the conference date range.
Calendar rule: public venue calendars tell you what is booked, but not every practical detail. Always verify ticket/registration status, doors, room, bag rules and refund policy on the event organizer’s site.

Official check: ICC upcoming events.

EVENT & TICKET DECISION

Indianapolis Convention Center Events: Use the Venue Calendar, Then the Organizer

The useful sequence is simple: verify that the event is at the Indiana Convention Center, identify the exact hall/ballroom, then use the organizer for admission and security rules.

Open the official ICC calendar.Confirm the current date range and whether the event uses only ICC or also Lucas Oil Stadium.
Open the event detail page.Look for room/ballroom, forecast attendance, organizer link and any venue-specific notices.
Use the organizer for tickets or registration.Badge pickup, public/private access, QR codes, age rules and refunds are event-specific.
Download the event map.Hall A, Hall K, Sagamore 1–7 and 500 Ballroom can mean very different walks.
Recheck downtown construction.2026 closures can change the best parking or pedestrian route even if the event itself has not changed.
Ticket-office nuance: ICC has ticket offices near Halls A, E and J, but they open only as needed for events requiring a ticket office. A portable office may also open on show days. Do not assume you can arrive and buy every event at the building; ticket-policy questions can be directed to (317) 262-3389, while the organizer remains the final source for your specific event.
CURRENT AUGUST 2026 ALERT

Construction and Road Closures Around the Convention District

The 143,500-square-foot Indiana Convention Center expansion and new Signia by Hilton are still under construction. Current Visit Indy construction guidance was last updated in July 2026.

Current Q3 2026 Route Impacts
AreaCurrent statusVisitor impact
Capitol AvenueClosed from Ohio Street to South Street for through traffic through September 2026; Crowne Plaza access remains.Do not rely on an old straight-through Capitol approach.
Illinois StreetClosed from South Street to Georgia Street.Garage/hotel route may need a different final block.
Georgia StreetBetween Capitol and Illinois is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.Important for pedestrians moving between hotels, Circle Centre area and the convention campus.
Parking garagesVisit Indy says garages are not affected by the listed construction phase.Your route to the garage may still change even if the garage itself is open.
World Wonders skywalkSkywalk between the mall and World of Wonders Garage is temporarily closed.Do not plan an indoor route through that link without rechecking.
Omni Severin skywalkOld Omni Severin-to-Circle Centre skywalk was removed in Q4 2025.Older downtown maps can overstate indoor connectivity.
Do this before driving: pick the garage first, then open live navigation. The official ICC directions are still useful for the broad freeway approach, but current construction can change the last several blocks.

Current construction source: Visit Indy construction updates.

BAG / CLEAR-BAG POLICY

Indiana Convention Center Bag Policy: Do Not Copy the Stadium Rule

The current general Indiana Convention Center FAQ does not publish a universal 12×6×12 clear-bag requirement. Search results can be confusing because the Convention Center is connected to Lucas Oil Stadium, where NFL/Colts clear-bag rules do apply.

ICC hall event

Check the specific convention, expo, conference or show organizer for bags, backpacks, luggage, cameras, props, strollers and inspections.

Lucas Oil Stadium / Colts event

The current Colts policy permits clear bags up to 12×6×12 and small clutches up to 4.5×6.5, with stated exceptions. That is a stadium policy.

Event uses both venues

The promoter may extend one security standard across ICC and Lucas Oil Stadium. Follow that event’s published policy when it explicitly says so.

Do not repeat a reseller’s “clear bags are better” suggestion as an official ICC rule. The correct general answer is organizer-specific unless the event or connected stadium explicitly publishes a clear-bag requirement.

60-second bag check

  • Search your exact event name + “bag policy,” not just the venue name.
  • Check purse, backpack, luggage, stroller/wagon and camera rules.
  • For cosplay or fan events, check prop/weapons and costume rules separately.
  • If the event uses Lucas Oil Stadium, read the stadium policy too.
  • Screenshot the organizer rule before leaving; event pages can be hard to find at the door.
OFFICIAL PARKING MAP AUDIT

Parking: Pick a Garage Before You Route Downtown

The Indiana Convention Center does not publish one universal parking price because downtown garages and lots have different operators, event pricing and hours. The official parking page says Denison Parking operates all ICC and Lucas Oil Stadium lots, while downtown Indianapolis has more than 70,000 parking spaces.

Useful Official Parking-Map Anchors
FacilityOfficial map addressUse it forCheck before arrival
Capitol Commons Garage10 South Capitol AvenueNorth/Capitol-side downtown parking reference.Current event price, access route and construction.
Lucas Oil & Indiana Convention Center Lot #3327 South Missouri StreetConvention/stadium campus parking option on official PDF.Live price and whether your event also drives stadium demand.
Lucas Oil Stadium South Lot500 South Capitol AvenueSouth-side/stadium-area option.Event restrictions and current inventory.
Marriott Place Garage501 West Washington StreetHotel/ICC west-side option.Hotel/event availability and pricing.
Plaza Park Garage109 South Capitol AvenueVery close Capitol-side garage.Current street access during construction.
PNC Center / Hyatt Garage101 West Washington StreetUseful for Hyatt/Convention Center north-side approach.Rate and event access.
World Wonders Garage100 South Illinois StreetCircle Centre-area parking.Skywalk to mall is temporarily closed in current construction guidance.
Kentucky Avenue Parking701 Kentucky AvenueOfficial map labels RV/semitrucks okay.Oversize availability before committing to downtown route.
Address check that prevents a wrong turn: the official ICC/Visit Indy parking PDF lists Capitol Commons Garage at 10 South Capitol Avenue. Some third-party visitor guides publish a different Capitol Commons address, so route from the official parking map rather than copying an old guide.

Accessible parking and specialty needs

Official ICC guidance says accessible spaces in surrounding lots/garages are first come, first served, including marked van-access spaces. Metered accessible street parking also surrounds the facility. For specialty or long-term arrangements, Denison Parking lists (317) 916-1760.

Live pricing/hours: official ICC parking page. Use the downloadable parking PDF there for the full numbered map.

DIRECTIONS

Broad Freeway Routes to 100 South Capitol Avenue

The official directions page is useful for the freeway approach. Because 2026 street closures are active, switch to live navigation for the last downtown blocks.

Official Approach Pattern + 2026 Reality Check
Coming fromOfficial broad approachWhat to do differently in Aug 2026
Indianapolis International AirportI-465 South → I-70 East → West Street Exit 79A → north toward South Street.Choose your garage before the West Street exit and check current street closures.
West / Terre HauteI-70 East → West Street Exit 79A → left/north toward South Street.Avoid assuming Capitol Avenue is available for through traffic.
East / CincinnatiI-74 West → I-465 West → I-65 North → I-70 West → West Street Exit 79A.Let live maps handle final blocks around Illinois/Georgia closures.
East / Columbus, OhioI-70 West → I-65 North → West Street Exit 114 → left/south toward South Street.Route to your chosen garage, not just the ICC pin.
North / ChicagoI-65 South → West Street Exit 114 → continue south toward South Street.Check event volume and garage availability before entering downtown.
South / LouisvilleI-65 North → I-70 West → West Street Exit 79A → right/north toward South Street.Use live detours for current downtown construction.
Airport reality: ICC marketing commonly describes the venue as about 15 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport, but actual drive time depends on traffic, construction and the exact downtown drop-off/garage.
AIRPORT, TAXI & TRANSIT

Getting Downtown Without Guessing the Last Mile

The official directions page gives the broad freeway approach, while the attendee transportation resources help with airport ground transport, taxis and public transit. In August 2026, construction makes the final downtown blocks more important than the freeway portion.

Arrival Method Decision Guide
Arrival methodUseful official detailWhat to verify now
Indianapolis International AirportICC marketing describes the convention campus as roughly a 15-minute drive under normal conditions.Current traffic, event load and your exact hotel/garage/drop-off.
Airport rideshare / taxiAirport ground transportation is organized from the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage.Current airport pickup zone and downtown construction before departure.
Taxi at ICCVenue guidance recommends the Maryland Street canopy as the primary taxi/drop-off area when event access allows.Whether your event has security or street-control restrictions.
IndyGoPublic bus service operates in Indianapolis; accessible Open Door ADA Paratransit is also available for eligible riders.Live route, stop and service time for your event day.
Hotel connectionThousands of rooms are connected by climate-controlled skywalks.Your hotel’s exact indoor route and event-dependent skywalk hours.
Best airport decision: if you are staying in a connected downtown hotel for a multi-day convention, compare the cost of airport rideshare/taxi plus walking/skywalk access against renting a car plus hotel and event parking.
MAP & ARRIVAL POINTS

Indiana Convention Center Map: Use the Address for Orientation, Not Every Task

Main venue: 100 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225.
Lucas Oil Stadium: 500 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225.
Recommended drop-off: Maryland Street canopy on the north side, at the southwest corner of Maryland Street and Capitol Avenue, when event access allows.

General map orientation. Your event’s hall/ballroom and current construction should determine the final garage, entrance and walking route.
Level 1Exhibit Halls A–K, Wabash Ballroom, 500 Ballroom, 100-level rooms, loading docks and major corridors.
Level 2Sagamore Ballroom, 200-level rooms and major prefunction corridors.
Stadium connectorEnclosed pedestrian connection extends events into Lucas Oil Stadium when a show uses both venues.
Skywalk networkHotels and downtown buildings connect indoors, but access hours/routes can change by event and construction.
SIZE & CAPACITY

How Big Is the Indiana Convention Center?

The official Facility Guide gives a much more useful answer than one total-building number: 566,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 71 meeting rooms totaling 113,302 square feet, and three ballrooms totaling 62,173 square feet.

Current Existing Venue — Official Facility Guide
ComponentOfficial figureWhy it matters
Exhibit halls11 halls • 566,600 sq ft contiguousHalls can be divided/combined; large expos can span huge walking distances.
Meeting rooms71 rooms • 113,302 sq ftRoom number/level matters for breakouts and meetup planning.
Ballrooms3 • 62,173 sq ft totalSagamore, 500 and Wabash serve very different session sizes.
Loading infrastructure49 docks + 7 drive-in rampsRelevant for exhibitors and large production move-in; rear access is off West Street.
Utility layoutFloor pockets on 30-foot centersUseful planner/exhibitor detail for power/data/service planning.
Lucas Oil Stadium add-onUp to 183,000 contiguous sq ft at event levelOnly relevant when the event contract actually uses the stadium.

The three ballrooms

Ballroom Planning Snapshot
BallroomArea / heightPublished capacity notesUse carefully because…
Sagamore33,335 sq ft • avg. 32 ft ceilingCurrent CIB: 2,300 meal, up to 4,100 general session; divisible into 7 sections.The older Facility Guide says 3,400 general session. Use the current CIB figure only as an upper planning reference; final approved setup controls.
500 Ballroom13,536 sq ft • 22 ft ceilingCurrent CIB: 900 meal, 1,500 general session; adjoining reception room.The older Facility Guide lists 1,040 for banquet, so planners should use the current CIB page and approved floor plan.
Wabash10,202 sq ft • 24 ft ceilingCurrent CIB: approximately 700 meal, 1,100 general session; divisible into 3 sections.The older Facility Guide lists 600 banquet. Layout and fire-code-approved setup control the actual event count.
Why official capacity numbers differ: the 52-page Facility Guide remains useful for technical specifications, but its ballroom capacity figures are older than the current CIB facilities page. This refresh uses current CIB capacity language where the two conflict and treats every published maximum as setup-dependent—not a seating guarantee.
OFFICIAL PDF DETAILS

Floor Plans and Facility Guide Details Visitors Usually Miss

The 52-page official Facility Guide is written for planners, but several details solve attendee and exhibitor problems too. Its overview table confirms 11 halls, 566,600 contiguous exhibit square feet, 71 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and 49 docks; its technical sections also cover floor loads, freight elevators, overhead doors, columns, internet and ticketing.

Six-block downtown footprintThe guide describes ICC as occupying a six-block area in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
West Street loading accessForty-nine docks and seven drive-in ramps are at the rear of exhibit halls with entrance off West Street.
Theatrical-lighting flexibilityEach exhibit hall is described as adaptable for theatrical lighting.
30-foot utility centersFloor pockets are located on 30-foot centers across exhibit halls for event utilities.
Public lobby circulationThe Facility Guide emphasizes keeping lobby areas unobstructed for public ingress/egress; lobby displays are limited in some areas.
Second-floor freightFreight moving to Level 2 must use a freight/service elevator; forklifts are prohibited on the second floor.
Guest ServicesFacility Guide places Guest Services on Level 1 between the 500 Ballroom Reception Room and Meeting Room 116.
Water serviceThe guide identifies water service/refill locations across Wabash, Crossroads, Speedway and Hoosier corridors.

When Lucas Oil Stadium becomes convention space

The official Facility Guide says the connected stadium can provide up to 183,000 contiguous square feet at event level, plus a 30,000-square-foot indoor loading dock with 11 bays, Exhibition Hall 1 at 26,000 square feet and Exhibition Hall 2 at 18,000 square feet.

Policy warning: physical connection does not mean identical entry rules. If your convention uses Lucas Oil Stadium, check whether the organizer or stadium applies a separate clear-bag/security policy to that portion of the event.

Official specs: Facility Guide & brochures and current floor plans.

PHOTOS, 360° TOUR & MEDIA

Preview the Building Before a Large Convention

For first-time visitors, a 360° preview is more useful than a generic exterior photo. Visit Indy’s interactive map can show meeting rooms, ballrooms, exhibit halls, nearby hotels, restaurants and 360-degree panoramas, while ICCLOS maintains an official media kit with current interior/exterior images and downloadable map PDFs.

Attendee

Use the interactive map to understand the scale of Halls A–K, ballroom levels and the surrounding downtown campus before you arrive.

Exhibitor

Use floor plans and hall views with your booth number, freight plan and show contractor instructions; a marketing photo cannot tell you the correct dock.

Planner / media

Use the official media kit for authorized venue imagery and the Facility Guide for dimensions/capacities. The media kit states its files are for media and planners and restricts other use without permission.

Photo rights matter: do not copy an image just because it appears in Google Images. Use your own licensed photo or follow the ICCLOS media-kit permission terms.

Preview tools: Visit Indy 3D interactive map and ICCLOS media kit.

HOTELS

Hotels Near the Indiana Convention Center: Skywalk Convenience vs Price

Current ICC pages highlight 7,100 downtown hotel rooms and 4,700 rooms connected to the Convention Center by skywalks. That indoor network is a major advantage for multi-day conventions, bad weather and attendees carrying materials.

Connected-hotel priority

Best when you want to minimize outdoor walking, return to your room between sessions or avoid moving the car.

Walkable but not connected

Can save money while staying close. Compare late-night route, weather, parking and luggage handling.

Event hotel block

Check the organizer’s official housing link before booking independently; convention blocks can have deadlines and cancellation rules.

Do not count Signia as an open hotel yet

Current 2026 expansion status: the new Signia by Hilton and 143,500-square-foot convention-center expansion are scheduled for late/fall 2026. Official Visit Indy currently says Signia reservations are available for stays beginning February 1, 2027. Do not include its rooms in a “hotel available tonight” count.
Future size: CIB says the sixth expansion will add 143,500 square feet of meeting space and 800 connected hotel rooms, bringing convention space to about 710,100 square feet when complete. Current Visit Indy materials may use slightly different projected connected-room totals, so keep future counts labelled as projections.

Hotel planning: official ICC hotels page. Expansion: CIB projects.

SKYWALKS

Skywalk Hours Are Not a Fixed 6 a.m.–11 p.m. Promise

Some hotel/travel pages simplify the skywalk network into fixed opening hours. The official ICC page is more careful: closing and opening are event-dependent. It gives approximately 11 p.m. for evening lockdown and approximately 6 a.m. for reopening only as a rule of thumb.

Late-night session?Confirm the final skywalk route before assuming indoor access back to your hotel.
Early exhibitor call?Your event schedule can begin before a typical attendee route is convenient.
Construction?Current Visit Indy update says World of Wonders garage skywalk is temporarily closed.
Old maps?Omni Severin-to-Circle Centre skywalk was removed in late 2025.

Current general skywalk timing: official ICC skywalk page.

ACCESSIBILITY & GUEST SUPPORT

ADA Parking, Drop-Off, Hearing Support, First Aid and Lactation

Verified Accessibility and Guest-Service Details
NeedOfficial detailWhat to do
Accessible entrancesVenue says most ICC entrances are fully accessible and power-assisted doors are available.Use the event map to choose the accessible entrance closest to your room.
Drop-off / pickupMaryland Street canopy, north side, southwest corner of Maryland & Capitol; access can be restricted during events.Reconfirm if your event has security or street-control changes.
ElevatorsLocated in Crossroads and Hoosier Corridors; escalators throughout.Ask organizer for the best accessible room-to-room route.
Accessible parkingSurrounding lots/garages first come; marked van-access spaces; accessible metered street parking surrounds facility.Arrive early for major conventions.
Hearing enhancementAvailable through Security Dispatch.Call (317) 262-3350 for information.
WheelchairsVenue lists wheelchairs for emergencies only.Do not treat this as a wheelchair rental service.
First AidStaffed by Indiana University Health Services.Emergency: Security at (317) 262-3350 or 3350 on a red house phone.
LactationNursing Mother Station in first-floor women’s restroom across from Security Dispatch/First Aid on Crossroad Corridor; accessible any time.Private areas include chair, outlet, dimmable light and side table.
Family restroomsThree locations: near Room 130, across from Room 241, and across from The Landing on Maryland.Save the floor level before a family event.
Who handles what? CIB is responsible for permanent building accessibility. Show management is responsible for temporary event features such as non-permanent seating and auxiliary aids. For event-specific seating/interpreter questions, contact the organizer before arrival.

Official source: ICC ADA Accessibility.

FOOD, CASHLESS & WI‑FI

Small Venue Rules That Matter During a Long Convention Day

Food & beverage is cashlessBring a card or digital payment method for venue food and beverage purchases.
Cash-to-card kioskLocated in the Speedway Corridor vending area on Level 1.
Water refill stationsAvailable throughout the building under the current venue FAQ.
Free Wi‑FiFood courts, corridors and public spaces for light use such as email/basic browsing.

When free Wi‑Fi is not enough

Smart City Networks is the exclusive ICC internet provider. Current venue information lists a 10 Gbps primary circuit, high-density Cisco wireless/fiber infrastructure, 24/7 after-hours support and connectivity throughout halls, pre-function areas, lobbies, ballrooms and meeting rooms. Exhibitors running payment systems, demos, VPNs, streams or mission-critical cloud tools should not assume complimentary common-area Wi‑Fi is a production connection.

Official Facility Guide Wi‑Fi etiquette

The Facility Guide warns that personal hotspots, wireless cameras and other broadcasting devices can add interference in crowded halls. It asks visitors to disable unnecessary hotspot/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth broadcasting features and avoid high-power or channel-bonding setups that can degrade neighboring event networks.

Practical exhibitor rule: if your booth cannot function without internet, order the required service in advance. Do not plan a point-of-sale system, livestream or live demo around complimentary attendee Wi‑Fi.

Food and outside catering

Sodexo Live is the exclusive in-house caterer. The venue says food, beverage or novelty items may not be brought into or sold in the facility without written consent. Event sampling/exhibitor rules should be handled through the organizer and venue.

Official visitor details: venue FAQ and food & beverage.

VISITOR & BUSINESS SERVICES

Need Printing, Shipping Help or a Local Recommendation?

Two different help points solve different problems: the Ricoh Business Center inside ICC handles document/small-package needs, while The INDEX across the street is downtown Indy’s visitor-information and gift-shop resource.

Which Help Desk Should You Use?
NeedBest resourceVerified micro detail
Printing / copies / bindingRicoh Business CenterLevel 1, current contact block says directly across from Room 116; phone (317) 262-4496.
Large-format print jobRicoh Business CenterOfficial page asks for 5 business days’ notice for large-format work.
Forgot a cable/adapterRicoh Business CenterBasic office supplies plus cables/adapters are listed.
Domestic UPS/FedEx small packageRicoh Business CenterShipping/receiving can be arranged; current business-center page lists a 149 lb maximum per box/item.
Dining / attraction recommendationThe INDEXSoutheast corner of Georgia & Capitol in Pan Am Tower, across from ICC main entrance.
Souvenir / local attraction passThe INDEXOpen daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. with occasional expanded hours; call (317) 464-0179 to verify.
Business Center location wording conflict: the older introductory copy says “next to Room 111,” while the page’s current Contact block and the Facility Guide place it directly across from Room 116 in the Capitol Avenue Lobby. Use the more specific current Contact/Facility Guide location and ask Guest Services if signage has changed.

Official help: Ricoh Business Center and The INDEX visitor center.

EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Checklist: Hall Assignment Before Freight, Utilities and Internet

The ICC Facility Guide confirms 49 docks and seven drive-in ramps, while the official exhibitor area provides ordering routes for booth services, internet, electrical/utilities, signs and shipping.

Confirm hall and booth number.Do not ship or order utilities using only the event name.
Use the event’s official move-in/move-out schedule.Public attendee hours are not freight windows.
Read shipping/freight instructions.Direct-to-venue freight requires the show’s approved workflow and receiving party.
Order internet deliberately.Public Wi‑Fi is for light use; booth operations may require dedicated connectivity.
Order electrical and utilities before deadlines.Utilities are built into the hall infrastructure, but service still requires event-specific ordering.
Verify vendor eligibility.Decorators, exhibitor-appointed contractors and convention security firms must meet venue pre-qualification requirements.

Freight vs small packages: use the correct address

Official 2026 Shipping Decision
Shipment typeCurrent official routeDo not do this
Exhibit-hall / meeting-room freightSend through the event’s decorator/general service contractor for the ICC dock at 5 South Missouri Street on the west side.Do not ship directly without knowing the show contractor or before the contractor/show is onsite; early shipments may be refused.
Small non-freight packageRicoh Business Center can accept non-pallet/non-skid packages up to 149 lb via UPS/FedEx; specially addressed USPS is also described.Do not send freight/pallet/skid shipments to the business center.
International freightWork through the show decorator/general service contractor.The venue says it does not provide EINs for international shipments.
Level 2 freightUse arranged freight/service elevator access.The Facility Guide says forklifts are prohibited on the ICC second floor.
Source-age warning: the older Facility Guide contains an outdated 120 lb Ricoh package limit, while the current Business Center and Shipping/Freight web pages say 149 lb. This refresh uses the current web pages for the package limit.

Current shipment rules: ICC Shipping/Freight.

PLANNERS & OWNERSHIP

Planning an Event: Existing Space vs the 2026 Expansion

For events happening before the new expansion opens, plan around the current 566,600-square-foot exhibit inventory, 71 meeting rooms and three existing ballrooms. Do not sell future Signia/expansion capacity as currently open space.

Existing ICC

11 halls, 566,600 sq ft contiguous exhibit space, 71 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, 49 docks and seven drive-in ramps.

Future expansion

143,500 sq ft of meeting space including Indiana’s largest ballroom and a junior ballroom, connected across Capitol Avenue. CIB schedules completion for fall 2026.

Signia hotel

CIB describes an 800-room project; Visit Indy pages sometimes round the project to 803 rooms. Reservations currently begin Feb. 1, 2027, so it is not an August 2026 hotel option.

Who owns the Indiana Convention Center?

The Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County (CIB) is a public entity of Marion County created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1965. Its official history says CIB owns the Indiana Convention Center and other major Indianapolis venues and finances, constructs, operates and maintains capital facilities.

Schema choice: the venue is modeled as an EventVenue, while CIB is modeled separately as its government/public owner. The venue itself is not mislabeled as a GovernmentOffice or GovernmentBuilding.

Official owner/source: CIB history. Current expansion: CIB projects.

60-SECOND CHECK

Before You Leave for the Convention Center

Confirm the official venue name.Your Indianapolis search result should resolve to Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Ave.
Confirm your event and room.Check ICC calendar, then organizer page for hall/ballroom, badge and entry details.
Read the event’s bag policy.Do not automatically apply the Lucas Oil Stadium clear-bag rule to an ICC hall event.
Pick parking before driving.Use a specific garage/lot address and verify live pricing/hours.
Check August 2026 closures.Capitol, Illinois, Georgia Street and some skywalk routes are affected by construction.
Screenshot your floor plan and parking location.The six-block venue and downtown garage system are easy to misread under crowd pressure.
Bring cashless payment for food/beverage.A cash-to-card kiosk exists, but card/digital payment is the simpler plan.
Save key numbers.Main: (317) 262-3400 • Security/lost & found: (317) 262-3350 • Parking: (317) 916-1760.
OFFICIAL ACTION LINKS

Use the Official Page That Matches Your Task

These links come after the explanation so you know which official resource solves the actual problem.

FAQ

Indianapolis / Indiana Convention Center FAQs

What is the Indianapolis Convention Center called officially?

The official venue name is Indiana Convention Center. “Indianapolis Convention Center” is a common search phrase for the same downtown Indianapolis venue.

What is the Indiana Convention Center address?

The main address is 100 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225. Route to a specific garage or lot when driving rather than relying only on the venue pin.

What events are at the Indiana Convention Center today?

On August 17, 2026, the official venue calendar lists the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, running August 15–18. Its ICC event page gives a forecast attendance of 5,500 and tells visitors to check the event website for opening details.

What events are at the Indiana Convention Center this weekend?

The current official calendar shows two Saturday, August 22, 2026 listings: CLD College Prep Fair in Sagamore Ballroom 1–7 and StarCity Games in the 500 Ballroom. Check each organizer before traveling because access and schedules are event-specific.

Where can I find the Indiana Convention Center event calendar?

Use the official ICCLOS Upcoming Events page. Open your exact event and then follow its organizer link for tickets, badge pickup, opening time, security and refund rules.

Does Indiana Convention Center have a clear bag policy?

The current general Indiana Convention Center FAQ does not publish a universal 12×6×12 clear-bag rule. Check your event organizer. The connected Lucas Oil Stadium has a separate clear-bag policy for Colts and applicable stadium events.

What is the Lucas Oil Stadium clear bag size?

The current Indianapolis Colts stadium policy permits clear bags that do not exceed 12×6×12 and small clutch bags no larger than 4.5×6.5. Do not apply that automatically to a Convention Center-only event unless the organizer says it applies.

Where should I park for Indiana Convention Center?

Use the official ICC parking page and Downtown Indianapolis Parking Map to choose a specific garage or lot. Denison Parking operates ICC and Lucas Oil Stadium lots, and prices and hours vary by facility and event.

Is there one fixed Indiana Convention Center parking price?

No. The official venue directs visitors to live parking information because downtown garage and lot pricing and hours vary. Reserve or prepay only after confirming the exact facility and event date.

How big is the Indiana Convention Center?

The official Facility Guide lists 566,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space across 11 halls, 71 meeting rooms totaling 113,302 square feet, three ballrooms totaling 62,173 square feet, 49 docks and seven drive-in ramps.

What hotels are connected to the Indiana Convention Center?

Current ICC pages say about 4,700 downtown hotel rooms are connected to the convention campus by skywalks. Use the official hotel and skywalk pages plus your event hotel block to choose the best property and route.

Are Indiana Convention Center skywalks open 24 hours?

No fixed 24-hour promise is published. The official ICC skywalk page says access is event-dependent; approximately 11 p.m. closing and 6 a.m. reopening are only a rule of thumb.

Are there current road closures near Indiana Convention Center?

Yes. Current Visit Indy guidance says Capitol Avenue is closed to through traffic from Ohio Street to South Street through September 2026, Illinois Street is closed from South Street to Georgia Street, and part of Georgia Street is closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

Where is the best drop-off point for Indiana Convention Center?

The official FAQ and ADA page recommend the Maryland Street canopy on the north side, at the southwest corner of Maryland Street and Capitol Avenue. Access can be restricted during certain events.

Is Indiana Convention Center cashless?

The venue is cashless for food and beverage purchases. A cash-to-card kiosk is located in the Speedway Corridor vending area on Level 1.

Does Indiana Convention Center have free Wi-Fi?

Yes. The venue says free Wi-Fi is available in food courts, corridors and public spaces for light tasks such as email and basic web browsing. Higher-connectivity needs should be arranged through Smart City Networks.

Is Indiana Convention Center ADA accessible?

Yes. The venue says it is ADA compliant and lists accessible entrances, power-assisted doors, elevators, Braille signage, accessible restrooms and ticket counters, designated parking, hearing enhancement equipment and emergency-only wheelchair availability.

Who owns the Indiana Convention Center?

The Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County is a public entity of Marion County, and its official history says it owns the Indiana Convention Center. CIB also manages and maintains major Indianapolis public event facilities.

When will the new Indiana Convention Center expansion and Signia hotel open?

Current official CIB information schedules the 143,500-square-foot expansion and Signia by Hilton project for fall 2026. Visit Indy says Signia reservations are currently available for stays beginning February 1, 2027, so the hotel should not be treated as open for an August 2026 visit.

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How Conflicting or Stale Information Was Handled

Current task-specific source winsJuly 2026 Visit Indy construction guidance overrides an older ICC event-page road-closure notice that ended in March.
Facility Guide stays in contextPDF capacities and technical specs are used as published, while “up to” marketing figures are labelled when they differ.
Event policy beats generic venue assumptionsBag, ticket, badge, prop, camera and re-entry rules are not invented as universal ICC rules.
Official map beats copied garage dataThe official parking PDF lists Capitol Commons Garage at 10 S. Capitol Ave.; third-party guides with conflicting addresses are not used as the source of truth.