INDIANAPOLIS — Before the 2027 WNBA season, the Indiana Fever will have its own training complex in downtown Indianapolis.
Officials with Pacers Sports & Entertainment announced on Thursday that it plans to break ground this summer on a $78 million exclusive sports performance center complex for the Indiana Fever.
According to a news release, the complex will be a three-story, 108,000-square-foot complex that will be connected by skybridge to the Virginia Avenue parking garage and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
“We are excited to partner with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to identify the perfect location for the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center,” Herb Simon, the owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, said in the release. “The city of Indianapolis continues to be a tremendous partner as we elevate our team, players and community.”
The release said the facility will include:
- Two regulation-sized courts with natural light
- Premier strength and conditioning equipment
- Yoga and Pilates area
- Hydration station and full-service kithcen
- Private outdoor courtyard and mental performance spaces
- Hair and nail salon
- Childcare space
- Podcast and content production studio
The new complex will also include a Fever team store as well as offer exclusive fan experiences. The aim of the complex is to serve as a hub for the team to expand community outreach and engagement.
“With the goal of Indianapolis becoming the epicenter of women’s sports, this world-class sports performance center will be the preeminent place for players to train, recover and push their boundaries,” Mel Raines, the chief executive officer of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, said in the release. “It’s a game changer in terms of providing the ultimate player experience and we can’t wait for our team to reap the benefits of having an exclusive and unparalleled facility designed specifically for them.”
The facility will be constructed on the west half of the former Marion County Jail site, which is located at the corner of Alabama and Maryland streets. The release said that the city of Indianapolis will transfer the land to the Capitol Improvement Board of Marion County, which will enter into an operating agreement with Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
“Last year, we experienced an unprecedented boom in interest and attention on women’s sports around the world, led in large part by our very own Indiana Fever,” Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said in the release. “Indianapolis is proud to see this significant investment from Pacers Sports & Entertainment drive further momentum in women’s basketball in our community and continue to elevate our status as a major league sports city.”
The Fever’s 2025 season starts on May 17 in a game against the Chicago Sky. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.
