New Sports Facilities in Indiana

Indiana sports facilities are world famous, and these six new and upcoming facilities are proof of keeping that bar high

The State of Indiana is renowned for being a major sports destination in the United States, with pro teams, the world’s most-famous Indy Car race and more. To keep up with that top-tier status, there’s always something new or evolving statewide, not only to provide state-of-the-art sports facilities and amenities for tournaments and events but also diverse offerings that highlight its history and rich cultures.

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NexusPark, Columbus

Opened in summer of 2024, NexusPark exemplifies an ideal opportunity for a city to repurpose existing infrastructure, taking a slowing shopping mall and turning it into a premier sports facility which not only benefits the community, but also boosts the local economy through sports tourism. The campus offers a broad range of health and wellbeing services through a partnership with Columbus Regional Health, as well as recreation experiences with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department.

The crowning part of this redevelopment is the Circle K Fieldhouse which boasts 150,000 square feet of indoor activation space, including a turf field, basketball, and pickleball courts. This adaptable venue can accommodate up to 16 high school basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, 50 pickleball courts, and 30 wrestling mats. For tournaments and events, the newly revamped site still maintains some of that “mall feel” with dining and retail spaces for families to enjoy between the action.

Mishawaka Fieldhouse, Granger

Located just east of famous Notre Dame, Mishawaka Fieldhouse adds even more sports power to the South Bend-Mishawaka area in Northern Indiana. Opened in September 2024, the $38-million fieldhouse offers a staggering 220,000 square feet with 10 multipurpose athletic courts for volleyball and basketball, 12 pickleball courts and an indoor turf field that can be utilized for anything from baseball to flag football.

Along with the courts and turf field, tournaments and events are supplemented by batting cages, bleachers, a gym all for athletes and many on-site amenities to offer. Leaders involved in the project have projected unprecedented growth for the South Bend-Mishawaka area, with 30 to 40 tournaments each year that would be around one million visitors to help bring a big boost to local businesses, hotels and more.

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Sunset Skatepark, Evansville

Opened in December 2023, Sunset Skatepark is a $1.7-million haven for skaters and BMX riders alike with 27,000 square feet of outdoor space to play and compete. Located along the Ohio Riverfront in downtown Evansville, this concrete space is the largest skatepark in Indiana with a fun decorative theme befitting its namesake. Sunset Skatepark features a hybrid roller rink and skatepark zone, flow bowl, pool bowl, long adaptive ledges, street-park style areas and a separated multi-jump line that is specifically designed for bikes—making this a true all-wheels park.

Fishers Events Center, Fishers

Opened in November 2024, Fishers Event Center is an exciting new indoor facility that is poised to elevate Fishers’ and Hamilton County’s game for sports tournaments and events. As the new official home to the ECHL’s Indy Fuel, affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, the 7,500-seat entertainment and sporting events center’s versatility allows for any type of indoor sporting event from ice hockey to basketball.

Fishers Events Center is located near landmarks like FORUM Events Center and the historic Flanagan-Kincaid House and can easily be accessed by car and public transportation from nearby Indianapolis. The center is part of the Fishers 2040 comprehensive plan and is one of several steps the City of Fisher is taking to transform the region into a vibrant, entrepreneurial hub.

The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse, Lebanon

This 200,000-square-foot athletic facility in Lebanon, Indiana features high-quality hardwood for up to eight basketball courts and can be converted for volleyball and other sports. Along with 12 pickleball courts, The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse also has a turf field for soccer, football and more, as well as pitching and hitting tunnels for baseball practice.

Opened in January 2024, The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse not only specializes in hosting tournaments and events, including birthday parties and meetings, it also offers basketball, pickleball, soccer, football and both baseball and softball programs for summer camps and clinics.

Origin Park, Clarksville

This evolving 430-acre urban riverfront park, located on the north shore of the Ohio River in Clarksville, Indiana, is open to the public in designated areas for nature hikes, walks, runs, biking and more. Over the coming years, Origin Park will undergo brownfield remediations that will replace degraded industrial landscapes with healthy and biodiverse forest, meadows and wetlands that can be enjoyed via trails, boardwalks and bridges.

Origin Park’s name is derived from being home to First Nations for over 10,000 years and the many stories that followed, such as the Corps of Discovery and the freedom-seeking families running for their lives on the Underground Railroad. There’s plenty of history behind the park, and its caretakers strive to represent these rich and diverse cultures through experience.

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Wesselman Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex, Evansville

This top-notch sports center received a significant upgrade in 2024 with the addition of 16 pickleball courts, which along with its 12 convertible tennis courts allows for up to 40 pickleball courts. The new pickleball courts make up the largest post-tension court in the state of Indiana which has a special surface that significantly extends its life of use. All courts at Wesselman Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex are lit for night play, and there’s plenty of spectator space, locker rooms, concessions and other amenities.

Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis

Located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Events Center, the new 196,000-square-foot Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion was built for multipurpose indoor sports and events. The pavilion features a 200-meter, banked oval for track and field that was assembled by Beynon Sports, all the while still preserving the façade to the former Swine Barn built in 1923.

The new, state-of-the-art track is already a big hit with locals and visitors alike, with athletes considering it one of the best venues in the country for breathability. Plus, with its flexible 120,000-square-foot show floor space, the pavilion can host a variety of year-round livestock, consumer and sporting events. It is a true testament to Hoosiers, renowned for their sports pedigree, agriculture and hospitality.

Kuntz Stadium, Indianapolis

The 6,800-seat Kuntz Stadium is projected to see a bright future, with a planned $45-million investment by Riverside Sports Properties in the works. Riverside’s vision is to expand the stadium into a state-of-the-art facility ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup. The project will not only look to expand the seating capacity to 8,000 but also add modern features to make Kuntz Stadium renowned as a top spot for rugby and a place for the community to call home.

The “Game They Play in Heaven” is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, with the established Major League Rugby and new Women’s Elite Rugby supporting professional and semi-professional league play ahead of the big international competition in 2031. However, while Kuntz Stadium will have a strong focus on rugby, it will also be able to accommodate other sports at elite levels like lacrosse, soccer and field hockey.

By Christopher D. Silbernagel