I would make sure you get here at least an hour before the game. I always try to get to my seat at least 30 minutes before kickoff (usually more like an hour).  Parking is all over the place, and ranges between $10 and $20.  If you pay $20, then just park in the garage just north of the Convention Center.

Chants?  You mean like "Reg-gie, Reg-gie" etc?  Just show up...you'll figure it out.

Any chance you can stuff the Pats fans into the trunk as you get out of the car? ;-)  Naah, bring 'em in.  It will be that much sweeter to rub it in their face after we beat them (the team, not the fans...we don't do that here).

I'm still trying to get a ticket, but that's not going to happen unless the Pats return some to the dome.

What up fellow DePauw alum?  Tailgating occurs, but, as skpicky states, parking is very scattered, so it's not all in one area.  I hardly ever tailgate, so I guess I'm not the best one to give advice there.  Also, I must respectfully disagree with skpicky - I see no need to arrive an hour early.  I always get there about 20 - 30 mins. early, and it works for me.

As far as the night before, it kinda depends on what you are looking for.  If you want bars, your best bet is Broad Ripple (62nd and College Ave. - close to Butler's campus), but if you are looking for more of a club-type scene, there are more of those downtown.  Personally, I would choose Broad Ripple.

I actually think the trunk idea is a good one.  You know, scalping is legal in Indy.  You can take their tickets, sell them at a premium to a colts fan, and pay for your entire trip.

Because of the new stadium being built, the tailgaters have been forced to split up.  We usually tailgate in the Senate parking lot just north of the Capitol building (on Capitol Ave).  Honestly, tailgating isn't as big in Indy as it is a lot of other cities, but it's still quality.

I would agree... check out Broadripple Ave on Saturday night.  It's usually a lot of fun, and it has several different types of bars so I'm sure you'll find one that suits you.

I'm still trying to fathom why anyone would want to be in their seats so early.  They introduce the teams about 5-7 minutes before kickoff, so I wouldn't be there any earlier than that.  That just forces you to pay more for stadium beer. It doesn't take very long to get through security, so we usually leave the tailgating lot about 30 minutes before kickoff.  That places us in our seats about 10 minutes early, which is perfect.

As far as what time to arrive, we usually start setting up the tailgating about 3 hours before kickoff.  Since this is a 4:15 game, and its a big game, I imagine we'll be there around noon.  Depends on how much fun we have in Broadripple Saturday night.

Enjoy the game, and go Colts!

I go a half hour early because I have several friends that I only get to see at the game. I want to walk through the crowds to get to their seats, and still have time to get back to my seat before kickoff.  Also, I enjoy watching the players warm up, etc.