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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-09 23:43 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 23:43 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Big Ten ends football championship game held in Indianapolis

The Big Ten will drop its football championship game after the College Football Playoff announced expansion. The final game is Dec. 5.

Section: [Business & Economy](/indianapolis/section/business.md) · Entities: [Big Ten Conference](/indianapolis/wiki/big-ten-conference.md), [College Football Playoff](/indianapolis/wiki/college-football-playoff.md), [Lucas Oil Stadium](/indianapolis/wiki/lucas-oil-stadium.md)

## Coverage

- [WRTV RTV6 (ABC)](https://www.wrtv.com/news/business/businesses-brace-for-loss-of-big-ten-football-championship-game/), 2026-11-09 23:43 EST: Big Ten championship game’s end leaves a hole for Indianapolis businesses

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