Compliments of Dr Pepper, exclusive Big Ten opportunities and experiences will be open to all this December

Big Ten Championship Game Central | Fan Fest Pre-Registration

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday, as a courtesy to our fans and the city of Indianapolis, entry to the 2026 Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper will be complimentary. 

Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper will be held at the Indiana Convention Center Friday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. ET and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. ET. Discover and Capital One cardholders get early access from 3-4 p.m. ET on Friday and 10-11 a.m. ET on Saturday.

More than 200,000 square feet in the Indiana Convention Center will be dedicated to interactive games, entertainment, Big Ten merchandise, giveaways, food and beverages, and much more.

Fans can experience more than 30 games, partners and activations throughout the space, including Discover, Dr Pepper, an On-Field Skills Clinic hosted by USA Football, DJ performances, local Indianapolis businesses and professional sports teams, and a Pep Rally featuring school spirit squads and bands from the participating schools (Saturday). 

Fans are encouraged to pre-register here for Fan Fest to streamline the entry process. 

For more information on the Big Ten Football Championship Game, visit bigten.org/FCG.