The Big Ten title game will remain at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana through 2028, per an announcement from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti during Tuesday’s first day of Big Ten media days.
Despite the Big Ten’s recent 18-team expansion and new West Coast members, Indianapolis retains its claim over the conference title game. 2024 marked the final year of the Big Ten’s contract with the venue before Pettiti confirmed the blueprint through 2028.
Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted the Big Ten title game since 2011. While the previous ten contests have included the victors of the East and West Divisions, 2024 will mark the first season where the conference’s championship match features teams with the two best overall marks from regular season play.
Since its inception 13 years ago, Wisconsin and Ohio State boast the most appearances at six each. The Buckeyes have won in five of those instances, a record for the Big Ten title game era.
Big Ten title game will remain at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium thru 2028
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With four West Coast squads — USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon, joining the Big Ten this fall, the title game’s location could certainly change down the line. Indianapolis’ connection to the conference’s biggest game of the season, though, will keep the title bout in the Midwest until 2028.