Indiana Fever Breaks Ground on $78 Million Sports Performance Center

The Indiana Fever has marked a significant milestone with the ceremonial groundbreaking of its new sports performance center, a $78 million facility that will set a new standard for women's basketball facilities in the WNBA.

The 100,000-square-foot center is currently under construction on the site of the former Marion County Jail downtown, at the corner of Maryland and Delaware streets. When completed, it will feature practice courts, childcare services, a holistic recovery center, podcast studios, and other amenities specifically designed for a women's basketball team.

The facility will be one of only four exclusive practice facilities in the WNBA, joining the Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm, and Phoenix Mercury. According to officials, it will rise to a level above any existing facility in the league.

"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, Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO

The facility is scheduled to open ahead of the 2027 season, following an 18-month construction window.