Local Sports News: August 13, 2025

Indiana University Volleyball Announces Home Game Times and Schedule Updates   The Indiana volleyball team announced two schedule updates to its 2025 home slate on Tuesday morning. In addition, start times for all matches at Wilkinson Hall have been confirmed for this year. On Friday, October 24th, IU’s match with Minnesota has been bumped up two hours. The contest is set to be broadcasted on the Big Ten Network with a start time of 6 p.m. IU’s home match against Maryland has been moved from Saturday, November 15th to Sunday, November 16th (Noon). Start times for IU’s remaining 10 home matches are listed below. The Hoosiers will make their regular season debut at Wilkinson Hall on Thursday (Sept. 4) against SEMO. Fans can purchase single game tickets HERE.

Match Start Times – Wilkinson Hall
Thursday, September 4th vs. SEMO – 7 p.m. (B1G+)
Friday, September 5th vs. Northern Kentucky – 10 a.m. (B1G+)
Friday, September 5th vs. Western Michigan – 7 p.m. (B1G+)
Saturday, September 27th vs. Washington – 7 p.m. (B1G+)
Sunday, October 19th vs. Ohio State – Noon (Big Ten Network)
Friday, October 24th vs. Minnesota – 6 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
Sunday, October 26th vs. Northwestern – 1 p.m. (B1G+)
Friday, November 7th vs. Iowa – TBD (B1G+)
Friday, November 14th vs. Oregon – 7 p.m. (B1G+)
Sunday, November 16th vs. Maryland – Noon (B1G+)
Thursday, November 20th vs. Rutgers – 6 p.m. (B1G+)
Saturday, November 22nd vs. Nebraska – 6 p.m. (B1G+)

Indiana University Baseball Announces walk-on Tryout Date Walk-on tryouts for the Indiana baseball team have been scheduled for Thursday, September 11th at 5 p.m. at Bart Kaufman Field. Please follow the following steps to ensure you are eligible to participate in tryouts. This will be the only day for walk-on tryouts. All prospective players should follow the steps listed below.

1. Fill out the Walk-On Tryout Application at the LINK HERE

2. Download, print, and complete the student-athlete portion of the attached Tryout Clearance Packet (first half of page 1).

3. To complete Step 1: Head Coach/Designee Approval, please stop by the baseball offices at Bart Kaufman Field to get Director of Operations Morgan Colopy’s signature. You can set up a time to get this by emailing him at (mcolopy@iu.edu) or text at 937-630-1614.

4. To complete Step 2: Indiana Sports Medicine Approval, you will need physical proof of a physical and Sickle Cell Test on file within the past six months. You can get these at the IU Health Center on campus if needed. You will need to bring these to Joel Langemaat located in Memorial Stadium South Endzone Athletic Training Room for approval. Joel can be reached at (jvlangem@indiana.edu) or 317-979-0607 if you can’t find him in the training room.

5. Complete the Indiana University Drug Test Consent Form located on the second page of the Tryout Clearance Packet.

6. To complete Step 3: Office of Compliance Services’ Approval, please scan and send the Tryout Clearance packet, with all appropriate signatures, to Brooke Richardson (bleins@iu.edu) by Monday September 8th at 5 p.m.

7. You will receive a confirmation email that you are cleared to participate in the tryout, YOU CAN’T PARTICIPATE IN THE TRYOUT UNLESS YOU RECEIVE THIS CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

The Indiana Pacers to Host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a NBA Finals Rematch to Tip Off the NBA Regular Season on October 23rd   It’s an NBA Finals rematch! The Indiana Pacers will start the 2025-26 season at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA announced Tuesday. The Pacers will host the Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. It will be the first game of the season for the Pacers, who captured the second Eastern Conference championship in franchise history last season and pushed the Thunder to seven games in the NBA Finals. It will be the second game of the season for OKC, who will host Houston on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Pacers-Thunder game will be televised nationally on ESPN. The Pacers went 2-1 against the Thunder at home during the 2025 NBA Finals, taking Games 3 and 6 in dramatic fashion, but dropping Game 4. Indiana started the best-of-seven series by winning Game 1 in Oklahoma City, but the Thunder prevailed in their next three home games, including a 103-91 victory in Game 7 to secure the championship. The full schedule for the 2025-26 season will be announced Thursday.

Indianapolis Colts to Host NFL Fan Zone Ahead of the Teams Game in Berlin In November   The Indianapolis Colts are bringing the full gameday experience with them to Berlin, Germany, when they host the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Berlin Game this November. The Colts and Lucas Oil Products will host the “Colts FanZone at Das Center” in Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz in the leadup to kickoff on Nov. 9. The FanZone will be the free, go-to destination for fans to connect with the Colts through football-themed activities, giveaways, meet-and-greets, and more. It will be open to all from Nov. 5 – 9. “As a proud Berliner and Colts Ambassador, it’s a dream come true for me to bring the Horseshoe spirit here to my hometown,” former Colts linebacker Bjoern Werner said in a release Tuesday. Werner, the Colts’ first-round draft pick in 2013, serves as the Colts Ambassador in the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria and Switzerland. “The Colts FanZone at Das Center will be an unforgettable celebration of football, fascination for the sport and fun in the heart of the city. From public viewings and interactive football activities to competitions, this is the perfect start to an epic NFL week in Berlin.”

Upcoming activities in Berlin include: NFL Kickoff Watch Party: The Colts will host a watch party at Lindenbräu on Potsdamer Platz for the Colts’ Sept. 7 season opener vs. Miami at 5 p.m. CET. Pre-Berlin Game Watch Party: The Colts will host a watch party at Lindenbräu for the Colts’ Nov. 2 game against Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. CET. NFL Berlin Game Week (Nov. 5-9): The Colts take over the Colts FanZone at Das Center with interactive activities, exclusive events, fan promotions, live performances and more. Colts Partner Pubs. In addition to Lindenbräu, Hopfingerbräu will serve as an additional fan location throughout the week. The Nov. 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons at historic Olympic Stadium in Berlin marks the team’s second visit to Germany. On Nov. 12, 2013, the Colts defeated the New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany. For more info and updates, visit Colts.com/Berlin.

The Big Ten Conference Announces the 2025 Women’s Soccer Televison Schedule The Big Ten Conference has announced its television schedule for the 2025 women’s soccer season. The Big Ten Network (BTN) will broadcast 19 regular season matches involving all 18 participating schools. BTN will also cover the 2025 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament semifinals and championship game, with the semifinals on Thursday, November 6 and the championship on Sunday, November 9. Action on BTN is set to kick off on Thursday, August 21 when Iowa hosts TCU. The television schedule includes a pair of wildcard selections, with participating teams to be announced at a later date. In addition to the BTN lineup, Big Ten games and nonconference contests will be streamed on B1G+, BTN’s subscription streaming service, providing access to stream 2,700 more games and next-day on-demand archives.

This season’s BTN broadcast schedule for women’s soccer is listed below.

DateMatchupTime (ET)Network
Thursday, August 21TCU at Iowa8:30 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 4Notre Dame at Michigan State7:30 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 4Stanford at USC9:30 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 11Maryland at Penn State6 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 11Minnesota at Nebraska8 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 11Washington at USC10 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 18Nebraska at Penn State6 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 18UCLA at Michigan State8 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 18Illinois at Oregon10 p.m.BTN
Thursday, September 25Rutgers at UCLA10:30 p.m.BTN
Sunday, September 28Rutgers at USC4 p.m.BTN
Sunday, October 5Ohio State at Michigan State2 p.m.BTN
Sunday, October 12Indiana at Michigan12 p.m.BTN
Thursday, October 16Minnesota at Washington11 p.m.BTN
Sunday, October 19Wisconsin at Washington4 p.m.BTN
Sunday, October 19Northwestern at Purdue6 p.m.BTN
Sunday, October 26Wildcard Selection TBD1 p.m.BTN
Sunday, October 26USC at UCLA5 p.m.BTN
TBDWildcard Selection TBDTBDBTN
Thursday, November 6Big Ten Tournament Semifinal4 p.m.BTN
Thursday, November 6Big Ten Tournament Semifinal7 p.m.BTN
Sunday, November 9Big Ten Tournament Championship2 p.m.BTN

The Big Ten Conference Announces the 2025 Men’s Soccer Televison Schedule Nineteen Big Ten regular season men’s soccer matches will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network during the 2025 season. Coverage will begin on the first day of the regular season, Thursday, August 21, when Rutgers plays host to Providence. On Friday, September 19, the network will broadcast the first of its seven regular season weeknight doubleheaders, as Maryland welcomes Pittsburgh to College Park, with Wisconsin visiting UCLA in the nightcap. Big Ten Network will also cover the 2025 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Tournament semifinals and championship, with the semifinals slated for Wednesday, Nov. 12 and the championship on Sunday, Nov. 16. In addition to the Big Ten Network linear lineup, Big Ten games and nonconference contests will be streamed on B1G+, the network’s subscription streaming service, providing access to stream 2,700 more games and next-day on-demand archives.

This season’s Big Ten Network broadcast schedule for men’s soccer is listed below.

DateVisiting TeamHome TeamSiteTime (ET)
Thursday, Aug. 21ProvidenceRutgersPiscataway, N.J.6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19PittsburghMarylandCollege Park, M.D.7 p.m.
 WisconsinUCLALos Angeles, Calif.9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 23IndianaMichigan StateEast Lansing, Mich.6 p.m.
 MarylandPenn StateUniversity Park, Pa.8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26Michigan StateMichiganAnn Arbor, Mich.6 p.m.
 UCLAIndianaBloomington, Ind.8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 29UCLAOhio StateColumbus, Ohio6 p.m.
 WashingtonNorthwesternEvanston, Ill.8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3MarylandUCLALos Angeles, Calif.8 p.m.
 IndianaWashingtonSeattle, Wash.10 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 14MichiganOhio StateColumbus, Ohio6 p.m.
 RutgersMarylandCollege Park, Md.8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17UCLAMichiganAnn Arbor, Mich.6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18MarylandOhio StateColumbus, Ohio12 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 20WashingtonPenn StateUniversity Park, Pa.6 p.m.
 UCLAMichigan StateEast Lansing, Mich.8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 21WisconsinIndianaBloomington, Ind.7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 24IndianaMarylandCollege Park, Md.8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12TBDTBDTBD4/6 p.m.
 TBDTBDTBS7/9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 16TBDTBDTBD3 p.m.