05-05-2025
Indianapolis weekend events: Victory Field Classic, Indiana Fever, Kentucky Derby watch party and more
It's a big weekend for hoops in Indy, but those who prefer a spring day at the ballpark can check out a special event at Victory Field.
What's happening: The 16th edition of the Victory Field Classic starts tonight at 5pm.
A showcase for the next generation of sluggers, the game gives four local high school teams the chance to compete under the Friday night lights of the downtown park.
Greenfield Central vs. Perry Meridian starts at 5pm, and Avon vs. Carmel starts at 7:30pm.
If you go: Tickets start at $10.
One ticket gets you into both games.
Not into peanuts and Cracker Jack? Check out the rest of our weekend picks.
🏉 See the nation's top collegiate rugby teams in action during the CRAA National Championships at Kuntz Stadium, Friday-Sunday.
😂 Laugh with comedian Billy Gardell when he plays four shows at Helium Comedy Club, 7pm and 9:15pm Friday, 6pm and 8:30pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $36.
🎤 If you're farther south, get your laugh on during the Comedy Junkies Friday Stand Up show at The Wit Theater headlined by Sweet Baby Kita, 9:30pm Friday.
Tickets start at $30.
🏀 Get loud at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever's first preseason game against the Washington Mystics, 1pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $10.
🏇 Gallop over to the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, 4pm Saturday.
Tickets start at $24.
🍛 Experience international flavors and live music during the free African Food Fest and International Desserts event, 11am-8pm Saturday and Sunday at Snow Crab Juicy Seafood.
⚽ See the Indy Eleven take on the Detroit City FC during mental health awareness night at Carroll Stadium, 7pm Saturday.
