Indiana Fever
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
125 South Pennsylvania Street
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City
Indianapolis
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Phone
(317) 917-2500 (Guest Relations); Box Office (317) 917-2727
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State
IN
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Venue name
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Zip code
46204
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Parking
Cheapest
Pre-booked aggregator spots and outer surface lots from about $10; metered street parking ($1.50/hr, free Sundays) where available
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Guide url
gainbridgefieldhouse.com/plan-your-visit (parking/transportation section); third-party guides at stadiumparkingguides.com and arenacapacity.com
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Accessible parking
ADA parking available in area garages/lots; ADA drop-off on Pennsylvania Street. Contact Guest Services for specifics
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Payment
Card and mobile/contactless; street meters $1.50/hour. Many lots cashless or app-based
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Prepaid
Yes — available via ParkWhiz, SpotHero, and ParkMobile
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Prices
Virginia Avenue Garage roughly $20 on event days; nearby private lots/garages generally $10–$25; pre-booked aggregator spots from about $10
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Overview
Multiple parking garages within 2-3 blocks of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, including Virginia Avenue Garage, Maryland Street Garage, and Pennsylvania Street Garage. Event parking typically ranges from $10-$25. Pre-paid parking available through ParkWhiz. Street parking is limited. ADA parking available in all nearby garages. The Virginia Avenue Garage connects directly to the arena via skybridge.
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Public transport
IndyGo bus (Red Line BRT + multiple routes) and the Julia M. Carson Transit Center are within a short walk; skywalk connects arena to the transit center
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena (no dedicated tailgating lots)
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Traffic
Downtown core around Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington Streets congests pre/post-event; I-65/I-70 inner loop ramps near downtown
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Types
Covered garages (Virginia Avenue Parking Garage with skybridge to arena's Entry Pavilion), nearby private surface lots and garages, and metered street parking
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Public transportation
Airport connection
IndyGo Route 8 connects Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to downtown; transfer to reach the arena area
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App
IndyGo app and IndyGo.net; Moovit; transit info line (317) 635-3344
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Best option
IndyGo Red Line BRT to the Washington Street stop, or any route to the Julia M. Carson Transit Center then short walk/skywalk
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Bus routes
IndyGo Red Line (Washington Street stop nearby); routes 8, 24, 25, 28, and 18 stop at Maryland & Pennsylvania (about one block); routes 4, 11, 14, 31, 34, 55 stop at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center
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Fare
IndyGo two-hour fare $1.75; day pass $4.00 (MyKey card/app or onboard)
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked downtown arena
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Nearest station
N/A — Indianapolis has no urban passenger rail/subway serving the arena; closest "rapid" service is IndyGo Red Line BRT
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Overview
IndyGo bus routes serve downtown Indianapolis with stops near Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Julia M. Carson Transit Center (201 E Washington St) is a 5-minute walk from the arena, serving as the hub for most bus routes. Single-ride fare: $1.75. No direct light rail service; Red Line rapid transit stops at the Transit Center.
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Rail lines
N/A — bus rapid transit only (IndyGo Red Line); no light rail/heavy rail
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Tips
Use the climate-controlled skywalk from the transit center; check IndyGo app for real-time arrivals on event nights
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Walking distance
About one block (1–6 minute walk) from nearby bus stops/transit center; skywalk links the transit center to the fieldhouse
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Shuttles
Notes
Arena relies on IndyGo public transit and the adjacent Julia M. Carson Transit Center rather than a dedicated event shuttle
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Overview
No dedicated arena shuttle service. Downtown Indianapolis is walkable and well-served by IndyGo public transit. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail connects the arena to nearby hotels and restaurants.
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Bicycles
Overview
Pacers Bikeshare stations located near Gainbridge Fieldhouse at Pennsylvania & Georgia Streets and at the Transit Center. Bike racks available on the plaza outside the main entrance. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail provides dedicated bike paths to the arena.
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Secure
Free valet bike parking offered at select events; otherwise standard street racks
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Share distance
Stations within a block or two on/near the Cultural Trail beside the fieldhouse
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Share provider
Indiana Pacers Bikeshare (operated by Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc.)
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Share station
Yes — Indiana Pacers Bikeshare stations are on/near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail adjacent to the arena
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Tips
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail passes the arena, making bike access easy; system runs 24/7/365
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Valet
Yes — free valet bike parking offered at select Pacers/arena events
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking available in nearby garages/lots; contact Guest Services for closest options
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Assistive listening
Available on request; ~7 days advance notice recommended to ensure availability
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Contact
Guest Services (317) 917-2500, GuestServices@pacers.com; ADA page gainbridgefieldhouse.com/ada-accessibility
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off located on Pennsylvania Street
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Elevators
All levels accessible via elevators, ramps, and/or escalators (located throughout the arena)
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Fun fact
The arena is a KultureCity-certified sensory inclusive venue, offering sensory bags and a dedicated sensory room
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Overview
Gainbridge Fieldhouse is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating is available on all levels. Elevators serve every floor. Assistive listening devices, sensory kits, and wheelchair escort services available at Guest Relations. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome. The Virginia Avenue Garage skybridge provides covered accessible entry.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms throughout the facility
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Sensory
KultureCity-certified Sensory Inclusive Venue; sensory bags and sensory room available
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Service animals
Service animals permitted; advance notice requested via GuestServices@pacers.com to arrange accommodations
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair and companion/modified aisle seating dispersed throughout all levels; ticket office advises on options/pricing
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless; cards, Apple Pay/Google Pay accepted; cash-to-card kiosks available fee-free
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Fun fact
The Kitchen rotates participating local chefs, each serving signature dishes for three games per season, spotlighting minority-owned Indianapolis restaurants
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Local
Nine+ local chefs/restaurants; Three Point Taqueria, Warehouse District BBQ, HotBox Pizza, Please & Thank You Cookies, BeatBox Beverages; The Kitchen highlights minority-owned Indy restaurants
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Mobile ordering
Yes — mobile/contactless ordering and Zippin-powered checkout-free "Fast Break" grab-and-go stands
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Notable stands
"Fast Break" Zippin checkout-free stands; "The Kitchen" rotating local-chef stand
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Outside food policy
Generally no outside food/beverage; small/medical exceptions per bag policy — confirm current A-Z guide
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkWhiz, SpotHero, ParkMobile for nearby parking
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Overview
Gainbridge Fieldhouse features a wide range of local Indianapolis food vendors alongside arena classics. Notable options include local barbecue, craft beer stations highlighting Indiana breweries, and the Fever Team Store on the main concourse. Mobile ordering available through the Pacers/Fever app. Cashless transactions throughout the arena.
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Signature food
Local chef-driven offerings such as Three Point Taqueria's Carne Asada Nachos and Warehouse District BBQ smoked pork sandwiches; "The Kitchen" rotating chef concept
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Vegetarian
Available across stands (e.g., pizza, plant-based items); specific menu varies by game
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket with Blackburn Architects (2020–2022 modernization by Populous)
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Construction cost
US$183 million original (1999); 2020–2022 modernization about US$360 million
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Famous moments
Hosted 2000 NBA Finals Games 3–5; 2002 FIBA World Championship semifinals/final; 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend; Indiana Fever playoff runs in the Caitlin Clark era
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Fun fact
Unlike most North American arenas, it was designed primarily for basketball, with a brick-and-glass facade evoking Indiana's classic high school and college field houses
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Original capacity
~18,345 for basketball at opening (now 17,274)
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Original name
Conseco Fieldhouse (1999–2011)
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Overview
Opened in 1999 as Conseco Fieldhouse, renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse in 2011, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2021. The Fever won the WNBA Championship in 2012. The arena is widely regarded as one of the best basketball venues in America, designed to evoke the feel of a classic fieldhouse with modern amenities. Home to the Indiana Pacers (NBA) since opening.
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Renovations
$360M "Fieldhouse of the Future" modernization (broke ground June 2020, completed November 2022) adding Bicentennial Unity Plaza, new entry pavilion, sky deck, and concourse/premium upgrades
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Venue details
Capacity
17,274
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena
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Elevation
Approximately 715 ft (downtown Indianapolis elevation); arena-specific figure not separately published
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Levels
Multiple levels (lower bowl, club/loge, upper balcony, plus standing-room sky deck added in renovation)
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Overview
Basketball seating capacity: approximately 17,274. The retro-style design features a barrel-vaulted roof and exposed steel trusses. Standard 94-foot basketball court. The arena bowl is designed with steep seating to keep fans close to the action.
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Shared tenants
Indiana Pacers (NBA); historically Indianapolis Ice (CHL), Indiana Firebirds (AFL), Indiana Mad Ants (G League); hosts Big Ten basketball tournaments and concerts
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (indoor); can accommodate an NHL-sized ice rink (reduced ~12,500 hockey capacity)
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