Columbus East High School

Welcome to Indianapolis! Whether you are a first-time parent or a veteran wrestling fan, here is your essential guide to navigating the 2025-26 IHSAA Boys Wrestling State Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Weight Columbus East Wrestler Opponent School 150 Caleb Kirkpatrick (36-6) Caden Rodgers (9-1) Indpls. Cathedral 157 Caleb Cooper (33-6) Linkin Carter (47-1) Eastside 175 Lincoln Cooper (38-2) Michael Morton (32-7) Roncalli 190 Colin McMahon (36-5) Calvin Stewart (26-9) Crown Point 215 Clayton Miller (34-7) Robert McKinney (30-6) Lafayette Jeff 285 Hank Redman (35-6) Isaiah Coolman (41-0) Leo 📍 Arrival & Entry Venue Address: 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Parking: Use the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage (connected via skybridge) or book ahead via ParkWhiz. Public Transit: The Julia Carson Transit Center is just two blocks away. ADA Drop-off: Located directly on Pennsylvania Street. Entrance: Enter through the Virginia Ave. Garage Bridge or the Plaza doors (Pennsylvania & Delaware Streets). 🎟️ Tickets & Digital Entry ** Gainbridge Fieldhouse is a digital-only and cashless venue. ** https://www.ticketmaster.com/gainbridge-fieldhouse-tickets-indianapolis/venue/41417 Admission: $20 per session or $40 for an All-Session pass. Mobile Tickets: Download your tickets to your phone’s wallet before arriving. Screenshots are not accepted. Pro Tip: Turn up your phone’s brightness at the gate for faster scanning. Need Cash? If you only have cash, use the "Cash to Card" machines at the Box Office or Sections 3, 19, and 210. 🎒 Bag Policy & Prohibited Items Travel light to avoid a trip back to the car. Max Bag Size: 6" x 9" x 1.5" (strict). Max Sign Size: 11" x 17" (cannot be on a pole). Prohibited: Noisemakers (air horns), backpacks, outside food/drink, and professional cameras/tripods. 🌭 Dining Highlights Explore local flavors at these popular stands: Chick-fil-A: Section 11 (Main Concourse). Three Point Taqueria: Authentic Carne Asada Nachos at Section 115. Fast Break (Grab-n-Go): Self-service tech for quick snacks/drinks at Sections 4 & 18. Boom Baby! Burgers: Try the "Dill Pickle Burger" at Section 117. 🤼 Weekend Schedule Friday, Feb. 20 (Session 1) 1:30 PM: Gates Open 2:30 PM: Parade of Champions 3:00 PM: First Round (Weight Classes 150–285) 6:00 PM: First Round (Weight Classes 106–144) Saturday, Feb. 21 (Sessions 2 & 3) 8:00 AM: Gates Open 9:00 AM: Quarterfinals & Semifinals Fieldhouse cleared of spectators after Semifinals 3:30 PM: Gates Re-open 4:30 PM: Consolation Matches 7:30 PM: State Championship Matches Begin 📱 How to Follow from Home If you can’t make it to every session: Live Stream: Watch every match at IHSAAtv.org ($20 subscription). Results: Track live brackets via USABracketing.com. Photos: Official action shots available at Double Edge Media.