Next month, 48 finalists from Indiana and 16 other states will compete for a spot on the 2026 Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders squad. The Final Audition Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 4 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, located at 45 Monument Circle.
Fans attending the event will be able to watch group and solo dance routines performed by the finalists. A panel of judges will evaluate the performances and help select the members of the 2026 squad. The final roster will be announced at the end of the program.
Tickets for the showcase are available to the public for $25 through Colts.com/Showcase.
The auditions are presented by Tyler Mason Salon & Spa, which is identified as “the Salon Choice of the Colts Cheerleaders.”
Colts Cheer is set to mark its 43rd season in Indianapolis in 2026. The cheerleading program first began in Baltimore in 1954 and is recognized as having the longest continuous tenure among NFL cheer squads.
In addition to performing during home games at Lucas Oil Stadium before more than 63,000 fans, Colts Cheerleaders participate extensively in community outreach efforts. In 2025, members contributed nearly 1,200 hours through various community and corporate events and visited military bases worldwide.
The cheerleaders also serve as role models through their involvement with youth programs such as Colts Junior Cheer, which includes about 400 children ages three to fourteen. More information about this program can be found at Colts.com/JrCheer.
