Indiana Hoosiers fans, get ready to celebrate! The IU football program is bringing its impressive collection of trophies from the 2026 season to a city near you. This is your chance to see the College Football Playoff national championship trophy, along with the Big Ten, Rose Bowl, and Peach Bowl trophies, all up close and personal.
From March 24 to April 21, the Hoosiers are hitting the road for a nine-city tour across Indiana. These events are free, offering fans the perfect opportunity to snap a photo with these symbols of triumph. Here’s where you can catch the tour:
- Richmond: March 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Eastern at IU East Student Activities Center
- Gary: March 31, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Central at IU Northwest Moraine Student Center
- South Bend: April 2, 4-7 p.m. Eastern at IU South Bend
- Kokomo: April 7, 3-6 p.m. Eastern at IU Kokomo Student Activities and Event Center
- Indianapolis: April 9, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Eastern at IU Indianapolis Campus Center
- Evansville: April 13, 4-7 p.m. Central at Old National Events Plaza
- Fort Wayne: April 14, 4-7 p.m. Eastern at Mirro Event and Conference Center
- New Albany: April 15, 4-7 p.m. Eastern at IU Southeast
- Columbus: April 21, 2-5 p.m. Eastern at IU Columbus Learning Center
IU athletic director Scott Dolson shared his excitement about the tour, emphasizing the incredible support from Hoosier fans throughout the championship run. "They turned neutral site games into virtual home games," Dolson said, underscoring the fans’ pivotal role in the team’s success.
The trophy tour is just one way the IU football program is staying in the spotlight this spring. Head coach Curt Cignetti, who masterminded the Hoosiers' 16-0 national championship season, is set to be the honorary pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Cignetti’s leadership has been nothing short of remarkable, guiding Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and producing a Heisman Trophy winner in quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
The Hoosiers’ playoff journey was a spectacle, featuring a dominant 38-3 Rose Bowl win over Alabama, a 56-22 Peach Bowl victory against Oregon, and a hard-fought 27-21 triumph over Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Indiana's undefeated 12-0 regular season was capped off with a thrilling 13-10 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game.
Under Cignetti’s guidance, Indiana boasts a 27-2 record over two seasons, with a 17-1 mark in the Big Ten. The future looks bright for the Hoosiers, and this trophy tour is a perfect way to relive the magic of a historic season. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration!