Heading to Saturday's Big Ten Championship game between Ohio State and Wisconsin?
There's a lot going on in Indianapolis the next couple of days. Here's a handy guide to help you plan your weekend.
Eleven Warriors Naptown Welcome
Heading to Indy a day early? Join your favorite writers from your favorite website for food, fun and free drinks at Claddagh Irish Pub in Downtown Indianapolis Friday evening beginning at 8 p.m.
We've held this event Claddagh before, so we're doing it again. They'll provide wrist bands for 15% off food orders and the first couple of kegs are on us. So come hang out and start the weekend off right!
WHERE: Claddagh Irish Pub, Downtown Indy – 234 S. Meridian St
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.
B1G Fan Fest
If you've got tickets to the game, you also have complimentary access to the Big Ten Championship Game's Fan Fest located in the Indiana Convention Center.
A ticket to the game will get you access to all the Fan Fest activities, but if you're just in town to tailgate, you can buy tickets just for the event at the Georgia Street Ticket Office located outside of Hall J in the Indiana Convention Center starting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-12.
Food, Fun and Football
Fan Fest will feature interactive games, entertainment, giveaways, food and beverages to all attendees. As an added perk, there's no need to brave the elements on Saturday as it's all located inside.
TBDBITL
If the marching bands pique your interest, Fan Fest will feature pep rallies for each school on Saturday, with the Wisconsin band and cheerleaders performing at 5:15 p.m. and TBDBITL and the Ohio State cheerleaders performing at 6 p.m.
BTN Tailgate
BTN's pregame show, BTN Tailgate, will be shooting its final show live from Fan Fest from 3-5 p.m. Segments will feature interviews with Jim Leonhard and Kevin Wilson, as well as features on Ohio State center Billy Price and Wisconsin running back Jonathon Taylor.
Clear Bag Policy
The Big Ten has adopted a clear bag policy affecting the type and size of the bags permitted in the stadium.
The clear bag policy affects the type and size of bags that are permitted into the stadium, not the items that fans normally need to bring to a game. Each fan may bring in items such as keys, makeup, combs, phones, wallets and credit cards. Fans may still bring items such as binoculars and cameras, provided they are not in cases, and may also carry a blanket or jacket into the stadium.
Thankfully, you'll be able to pick up a clear bag at Fan Fest, as well as the Meijer Tail Greater Party and the fan entrances to Lucas Oil Stadium.
WHERE: Indiana Convention Center Hall H – 100 S Capitol Ave
WHEN: Friday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Buckeye Bash
The Ohio State Alumni Association is throwing their own pregame party and pep rally before Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game.
The event will include appearances from Brutus, the Ohio State cheerleaders and of course, TBDBITL.
Tickets are $40 and include access to the event, a buffet and two drink tickets.
WHERE: Indiana Convention Center Halls D & E – 100 S Capitol Ave
WHEN: Saturday, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Meijer Tail Greater Party
Indoor pregame partying not your thing? That's okay! There are outdoor options as well.
The Meijer Tail Greater Party is one big, free, outdoor pregame party located on Georgia Street. The event will feature contests, games, a live band and DJ, college football action on video screens, a beverage garden, food and beverage available for purchase, merchandise and photo opportunities.
In addition, the event will play host to the St. Elmo’s Shrimp Eating Contest, featuring amateur and professional eaters, at approximately 3 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Street, Indianapolis
WHEN: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
