Those interested in auditioning need to apply by Wednesday, Feb. 4.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders just released dates and deadlines for its 2026 auditions!

To help those auditioning prepare, Colts Cheer staff will host weekly in-person prep classes. 

Those interested in auditioning must be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2026, and have a high school diploma or its equivalent as of July 1, 2026.

Here are the dates and deadlines for the audition process:

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m. – Those interested in auditioning need to apply by this date and time.Saturday, Feb. 7, 12 p.m. – Candidates will receive an email with choreography, music and instructions for submitting audition material.Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m. – Candidates must submit audition materials by this date and time.Sunday, Feb. 15 – 50 top finalists will be chosen and invited to attend in-person workshops.Saturday, March 7  – The finalists compete at an in-person final showcase at the Hilbert Circle Theatre where the final team will be selected. The team announcement will be livestreamed on Colts.com so fans can see who makes the team from home or on a mobile device. 

Along with performing for a packed Lucas Oil Stadium at home games, Colts cheerleaders also serve the community in multiple ways. In 2025, the squad logged over 1,000 hours at community events. Additionally, the cheerleaders help run the Colts Junior Cheer program.  

The Colts Cheerleaders are the longest-running tenured cheer program in the NFL, debuting in Baltimore in 1954.

To audition or for more information, click here.