Game Weekend
The Gainbridge Fieldhouse entrance plaza in downtown Indianapolis, with the arena’s yellow-and-white sign above the doors and fans gathering outside in light rain

Indiana Pacers

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, Indiana

A Pacers night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in the middle of downtown Indy.

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The local take

A downtown arena a few blocks from Monument Circle, with the Slippery Noodle blues bar (founded in 1850), St. Elmo Steak House (since 1902) and Sun King’s original downtown brewery all downtown.

Most Pacers home games tip off at 7 p.m. Eastern, and most fall on weeknights. A few start at 7:30 or 8 p.m., and a few weekend games and the New Year’s Eve game start in the afternoon or at 5 p.m., so check your game’s time. The arena publishes no single doors-open time for Pacers games. With a free day, White River State Park and the Eiteljorg Museum fill it; the museum lists no Friday hours.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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6 hotels

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Downtown / Wholesale District · 0.17 mi from the arena

An art-filled downtown hotel that says it’s steps from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Nesso Italian Kitchen on site.

The hotel says it’s steps from the arena, so there’s no car, bus or parking to plan on a game night. Nesso is in the hotel, Commission Row is near the arena, and Shapiro’s deli on South Meridian Street is open daily, with breakfast on weekends.

  • Self-parking $54, valet $59 a night
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Keep in mind: Guests must be 21 to check in, and parking is paid.

On game day: Downtown stay: walk to the Plaza doors on Pennsylvania or Delaware Street. The Alexander and Hotel Indy both describe themselves as steps from the arena.

333 South Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

0.17 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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Downtown / Wholesale District · 0.19 mi from the arena

A Wholesale District hotel that describes itself as steps from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with a sixth-floor rooftop bar and a restaurant, Fire, open mornings daily and for dinner Monday to Saturday.

  • Overnight valet $48
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Keep in mind: Guests must be 21 to reserve a room. The hotel lists valet parking only.

On game day: Downtown stay: walk to the Plaza doors on Pennsylvania or Delaware Street. The Alexander and Hotel Indy both describe themselves as steps from the arena.

141 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

0.19 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Downtown / Wholesale District · 0.31 mi from the arena

A simpler downtown room with free breakfast, on the east side of downtown.

  • Free breakfast
  • Parking details conflict; confirm with the hotel
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Keep in mind: It’s farther east than the other downtown hotels, so the walk to the arena is longer. The hotel page calls on-site parking limited and paid in one place and free in another, so confirm with the hotel.

On game day: Downtown stay: walk to the Plaza doors on Pennsylvania or Delaware Street. The Alexander and Hotel Indy both describe themselves as steps from the arena.

401 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

0.31 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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Mass Ave / Bottleworks District · 1.2 mi from the arena

A boutique hotel at the top of Mass Ave, in the Bottleworks District that is also home to The Garage food hall.

  • Valet $48 overnight
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Keep in mind: The arena is a ride away. Cancel 24 hours before arrival to avoid a night’s charge.

On game day: Mass Ave stay: take a rideshare to the streets around the arena. The arena names no single pickup zone, so agree on a meeting corner after the game.

850 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

1.2 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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IND airport area · 6.0 mi from the arena

An airport-area hotel with free breakfast and an airport shuttle.

  • Airport shuttle for a fee, 4 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking options listed
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Keep in mind: The hotel lists an airport shuttle, not an arena shuttle, and it charges a fee.

On game day: Airport stay: drive downtown and park in the Virginia Avenue Garage, which has a covered sky bridge into the arena, or book a downtown lot through ParkWhiz.

2650 Executive Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241

6.0 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Broad Ripple · 7.7 mi from the arena

A 20-room boutique hotel in Broad Ripple, between the Monon Trail and the White River, with its Bunkhouse Lounge open to the public Friday and Saturday, 5–10 p.m.

  • Fees not published here
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Keep in mind: It’s a long way from the arena, and the hotel publishes no parking, breakfast or shuttle details.

On game day: Broad Ripple stay: ride the Red Line south to the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, which the arena says is two blocks away. Sunday service ends at 10 p.m.

6520 Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46220

7.7 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Your weekend

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The reason for the trip

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

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Get to know the areas

Downtown / Wholesale DistrictWalking to the game

Sleep a few blocks from the arena, with steak houses, blues and a brewery on the surrounding streets.

Game-night downtown, Monument Circle and the Wholesale District

To the arena
Walk to the arena’s main entrances off Pennsylvania Street or Delaware Street and have your mobile ticket in your phone’s wallet.
After the game
Walk back the way you came. There’s no re-entry once you leave the arena.
The tradeoff
Two of the three downtown hotels listed here require guests to be 21 to check in or book, and both of those charge for parking.

Hotels in this area

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Mass Ave / Bottleworks DistrictFood and a night out

Stay among Mass Ave’s restaurants and bars, northeast of downtown, and ride in for the game.

Restaurants, cocktail bars and the Bottleworks food hall

To the arena
Book a rideshare to one of the streets around the arena and walk to the doors. The Pennsylvania Street drop-off in front of the arena is for guests with limited mobility.
After the game
Walk out to a surrounding street and request a ride from there.
The tradeoff
It’s a longer trip to the arena than from the downtown hotels, and the one hotel listed charges for valet parking.

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Broad RippleA quieter base with its own bars

Stay in a north-side neighborhood by the Monon Trail and ride the Red Line into downtown.

Neighborhood bars and the Monon Trail

To the arena
Board the Red Line southbound at the Broad Ripple station, ride to the Julia M. Carson Transit Center and walk two blocks to the arena.
After the game
Walk back to the Transit Center and ride the Red Line north. Check the time of the last bus before the game, especially on a Sunday.
The tradeoff
It’s the farthest of these areas from the arena, and the one hotel listed has 20 rooms and publishes no parking or breakfast details.

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IND airport areaFly-in fans with a car

A practical base near Indianapolis International Airport for a short trip or an early flight.

Airport hotel corridor off I-70

To the arena
Drive to the Virginia Avenue Garage, entering off Maryland Street, and cross the third-floor sky bridge into the arena.
After the game
Cross the sky bridge back to the garage and drive out; allow for downtown traffic after the game.
The tradeoff
You drive to the arena, and the hotel lists only an airport shuttle, which charges a fee.

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Upcoming games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Visiting with the away team? Each game has its own page.

To the game and back

Choose a route from the area you’re staying in.

From Downtown / Wholesale District on footDowntown / Wholesale Districtwalk
Getting there
Walk to the arena’s main entrances off Pennsylvania Street or Delaware Street. Have your mobile ticket in your phone’s wallet before you arrive; screenshots aren’t accepted.
Getting back
Walk back to your hotel. There’s no re-entry, so leave only when you’re done.

The arena doesn’t publish one doors-open time for Pacers games; call (317) 917-2500 to check your game. Walk times and step-free routes aren’t published.

Route information
From Mass Ave / Bottleworks by rideshareMass Ave / Bottleworks Districtrideshare
Getting there
Take a rideshare to one of the streets around the arena; the arena says drop-off works on several surrounding streets. Walk from there to the Pennsylvania or Delaware Street doors. The drop-off on Pennsylvania Street in front of the arena is for guests with limited mobility.
Getting back
Walk out to a surrounding street and request your ride there.

The arena names no single rideshare zone, so agree on a pickup corner before the game. The app sets the fare.

Route information
From Broad Ripple on the Red LineBroad Rippletransit
Getting there
Board IndyGo’s Red Line (Route 90) southbound at the Broad Ripple station and ride to the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, which the arena says is two blocks away. Buses run every 15–20 minutes.
Getting back
Walk back to the Transit Center and ride north. Red Line service runs until 1 a.m. Monday to Saturday and until 10 p.m. on Sunday.

IndyGo publishes no arena stop or extra game-night service. Northbound buses currently skip Statehouse, so board at the Transit Center. IndyGo has announced service changes from Sunday, Oct. 11, so check the schedule and rider alerts for your date.

Route information
From the IND airport area by carIND airport areadrive
Getting there
Drive downtown to the Virginia Avenue Garage, entering off Maryland Street, and take the covered sky bridge from its third floor into the arena. Or book a downtown garage or lot in advance through ParkWhiz.
Getting back
Cross the sky bridge back to the garage, or walk to your booked lot, and drive out.

The arena publishes no garage price. Rates are set by the garage operator and ParkWhiz, so check before you go.

Route information

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Bags

Backpacks, hard-sided bags and any bag larger than 6 × 10 × 2 inches aren’t allowed, and neither are signs larger than 11 × 17 inches. Baby bags, plastic bottles and formula are allowed; if a baby bag is too big, staff may ask you to check it at the Hyatt Place across the street.

Arena information
Cashless arena

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is cashless: cards and contactless payments such as Apple Pay only. Cash-to-card machines are in the Entry Pavilion by the Box Office and at Sections 3, 19 and 210.

Arena information
Mobile tickets — Pacers

Add your tickets to your phone’s wallet before you arrive, through the Pacers app or the Ticketmaster app; screenshots aren’t accepted. Transfer tickets to your group in the Ticketmaster app. Children need a ticket from 24 months old.

Arena information
Doors and re-entry

Doors-open times vary by event, and the arena publishes one only for Fever games; call (317) 917-2500 to check your Pacers game. All exits past the ticket point are final, so there’s no re-entry. You can bring one empty plastic refillable bottle of 32 oz or less.

Arena information
Parking and rideshare

The Virginia Avenue Garage, entered off Maryland Street, connects to the arena by a covered sky bridge from its third floor. Other downtown garages are within walking distance, and ParkWhiz sells passes in advance. Rideshare drop-off and pickup is on the streets around the arena; no single zone is named.

Arena information
Accessibility

The accessible drop-off zone is on Pennsylvania Street in front of the arena. Wheelchair escorts to your seat are available on request, subject to availability, and gender-neutral restrooms are on every level.

Arena information
Getting in from IND airport

Uber and Lyft pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage. Taxis wait at the lower-level curb outside Baggage Claim, with a $15 minimum fare. IndyGo Route 8 (Washington) also serves the airport.

Arena information

Find your game & tickets

Use the team schedule for home dates and tip-off times.

Indiana Pacers schedule

Useful things to know

Can I walk to Gainbridge Fieldhouse from downtown hotels?

Yes. The Alexander and Hotel Indy both describe themselves as steps from the arena. The main entrances are off Pennsylvania Street and Delaware Street.

What size bag can I bring?

Nothing larger than 6 × 10 × 2 inches, and no backpacks or hard-sided bags. Baby bags are allowed, but staff may ask you to check a large one at the Hyatt Place across the street.

When do doors open for Pacers games?

The arena publishes no single time for Pacers games; it says doors-open times vary by event. Call (317) 917-2500 to check your game.

Can I pay cash or leave and come back in?

No to both. The arena is cashless, with cash-to-card machines inside, and all exits past the ticket point are final.

Can I take public transit to the game?

Yes. The Julia M. Carson Transit Center is two blocks from the arena, and IndyGo’s Red Line runs there from Broad Ripple every 15–20 minutes. Sunday service ends at 10 p.m.

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