Shaking aside the trend of ultra-modern designs of new arenas, Conseco Fieldhouse incorporates classic styles and nostalgia from yesterday’s sports facilities, into a new state-of-the-art building. The Fieldhouse is actually the first “retro style” arena in the NBA.Year Opened: 1999
Capacity: 18,345
Architect: Ellerbe Becket
Web Site: www.consecofieldhouse.com
Phone: 317/917-2727
Anchor Tenants: Indiana Pacers (NBA) / Indiana Fever (WNBA) / Indiana Firebirds (AFL) / Indiana Ice (USHL)
Parking: Plenty of surrounding lots.
Directions: With seven interstate highways leading into Indianapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse is easily accessible by car. And if traveling by air, just a 10-minute cab ride from Indianapolis International Airport puts you in the heart of the downtown area. From 65 North or South or 70 East: Take 70 West to the McCarty Street exit. Turn right onto McCarty Street, go to the second stop light (Delaware Street). Turn left onto Delaware Street, go 1/2-mile, Conseco Fieldhouse is on the left.From 70 West: Take the McCarty Street exit and follow directions above. From 65 South: Take the Fletcher Ave. East exit. Fletcher turns into South Street. Turn right onto Delaware Street. Conseco Fieldhouse will be on left.
History
Shaking aside the trend of ultra-modern designs of new arenas, Conseco Fieldhouse incorporates classic styles and nostalgia from yesterday’s sports facilities, into a new state-of-the-art building. The Fieldhouse is actually the first “retro style” arena in the NBA.
Home to both the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, Conseco Fieldhouse opened November 6, 1999 when the Pacers hosted the Boston Celtics.
NBC’s Bob Costas said the arena "is winning raves all around the league; many think it’s the best building in the NBA." Basketball’s religion-like status throughout the state of Indiana has led to the Fieldhouse being dubbed the “Cathedral of Basketball.”
