The Dot to air 15 Indianapolis Indians games during 2025 season

INDIANAPOLIS — This season, Central Indiana residents will have the chance to watch several Indianapolis Indians games from the comfort of their own homes.

According to a news release from the Indianapolis Indians, the team, which is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced its broadcast partnership with FOX59/CBS4 and The Dot on Tuesday.

Through this new partnership, 15 games, including Opening Night on April 1, will air on channel 4.2 or 29.2, depending on the location.

The full broadcast schedule includes:

• April 1 vs. Iowa Cubs – 6:35 PM
• April 4 vs. Iowa Cubs – 6:35 PM
• April 18 vs. Toledo Mud Hens – 6:35 PM
• May 9 vs. Columbus Clippers – 7:05 PM
• May 16 vs. Louisville Bats – 7:05 PM
• May 30 vs. Nashville Sounds – 7:05 PM
• June 13 vs. St. Paul Saints – 7:05 PM
• June 24 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers – 7:05 PM
• June 27 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers – 7:05 PM
• July 4 vs. Louisville Bats – 6:35 PM
• July 11 vs. Gwinnett Stripers – 7:05 PM
• July 25 vs. Toledo Mud Hens – 7:05 PM
• Aug. 8 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers – 7:05 PM
• Aug. 29 vs. Buffalo Bisons – 7:05 PM
• Sept. 12 vs. Iowa Cubs – 7:05 PM

“As Indy’s oldest professional sports team, the Indians have been at the center of the sports scene in the Circle City for nearly 125 years,” Joel Zawacki, the team’s vice president and chief commercial officer, said in the release. “Indians baseball has a robust and passionate fanbase, and we are excited to once again reach those fans across Central Indiana through our high-quality broadcasts and legendary on-air talent.”

Each game will feature play-by-play analysis from Howard Kellman, the longtime voice of the Indians, as well as Andrew Kappes, who has called the majority of Indians games since 2015.

“This partnership is a win for local sports fans,” Dominic Mancuso, the vice president and general manager of FOX59, CBS4 and The Dot, said in the release. “By teaming up with the Indianapolis Indians, we’re giving viewers greater access to live, local baseball while showcasing the talent and excitement that make our community proud. We’re committed to bringing high-quality, hometown sports directly to fans across Central Indiana.”

For more information about the upcoming 2025 season for the Indianapolis Indians, click here.