(June 27, 2025) – Indy Eleven has announced that six Saturday night games, including tomorrow’s USL Jägermeister Cup match against Birmingham Legion FC, will air on WRTV, The E.W. Scripps Company’s ABC affiliate in Indianapolis.
The “Voice of Indy Eleven” for all 12 seasons of the franchise Greg Rakestraw does the play-by-play, with former Boys in Blue player Brad Ring and Indiana Soccer Hall of Famer Dan Kapsalis as Analysts, with all matches starting at 7 pm.
In addition to the two-hour game window, every Indy Eleven broadcast on WRTV will be followed by the “Indy Eleven Post-Game Show”, a wrap up of the evening’s action featuring extensive highlights and interviews with personalities from Indiana’s Team.
Indy Eleven WRTV Schedule (all times Eastern)
Sat., June 28, BIRMINGHAM LEGION FC (USL Jägermeister Cup), 7 p.m.
Sat., July 12, RHODE ISLAND FC, 7 p.m.
Sat., July 26, FC TULSA (USL Jägermeister Cup), 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2, TAMPA BAY ROWDIES, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 9, at Detroit City FC, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 16, at Loudoun United, 7 p.m.
“We are excited to team up with WRTV as a broadcast partner again this season,” Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President and Chief Executive Officer said. “The relationship, along with our other excellent media partners, helps grow the visibility of Indy Eleven and extend our brand throughout the city of Indianapolis and across central Indiana communities. We look forward to strengthening this relationship and we are developing content for current fans and new fans of Indy Eleven alike to experience Indiana’s Team.”
Tomorrow is the first chance this season for fans to catch Indy Eleven action on WRTV. The Boys in Blue can win their Group and advance to the quarterfinals of the 38-team USL Jägermeister Cup in their first appearance with a win in regulation.
“Local soccer fans will be able to tune in to WRTV this summer to follow Indy Eleven in action,” said Charlie Grisham, Vice President and General Manager of WRTV. “Our partnership with Indy Eleven is a great example of Scripps’ commitment to showcasing sports in local markets.”
For more information on how to watch WRTV check local listings on your cable/satellite system, Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube+ Live TV, or over-the-air on 6.1.
About Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
Since its launch in 2013, Indy Eleven’s dedication to its club and community has been driven by empowering a culture of excellence through its players and staff, staying true to its aim of fielding teams that represent the State of Indiana proudly on and off the field. The 2025 season is the 12th year playing men’s professional soccer and the team competes in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, a 24-team professional soccer league with franchises across the United States. Indy Eleven started its women’s team in 2022, earning the W League championship in 2023. Indy Eleven launched a youth development program that has grown to over 24,000 children via affiliated youth clubs across Indiana. The club also has Indy Eleven Academy teams in the USL Academy, MLS Next, and ECNL. Learn more at indyeleven.com.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Its Scripps Sports division serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households.
