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About Ford Center - IN
The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana is a versatile, multi-purpose indoor arena that hosts a wide range of events—from thrilling Evansville Purple Aces basketball games to high-energy concerts and family shows. With a capacity reaching up to 11,000 for concerts, 10,000 for basketball, and 9,000 for hockey, it’s a centerpiece of Evansville’s downtown scene. The venue is named under the Tri-State Ford Dealers naming rights and remains a hub for sports, entertainment, and conventions.
Whether you’re planning a night out or bringing your team to a convention, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and local hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.
Ford Center sits at 1 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47708, conveniently connected to METS public transit with a transfer terminal about a block away. Parking is varied and accessible across several structures, including Locust, Sycamore, and Third Street garages, the Stone Family Lot behind the arena, and the Civic Center lot (free during events). For those staying overnight, the DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville is within walking distance of the arena, offering a comfortable stay without a long trek after the show. If you’re visiting for big events like the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships or Disney on Ice Jump In!, this venue provides a dependable, straightforward experience for getting in, enjoying the event, and getting home with minimal hassle.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47708
- Venue type: Multi-purpose indoor arena (basketball, hockey, concerts, conventions)
- Max capacities: Concert up to 11,000; Basketball 10,000; Hockey 9,000
- Parking: Locust, Sycamore, and Third Street garages; Stone Family Lot behind Ford Center; Civic Center lot free during events; DoubleTree parking garage option
- Transit: METS public transit nearby; transfer terminal about one block away
- Nearby hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville (downtown) within walking distance
- Notable events hosted: Evansville Purple Aces basketball; Evansville IceMen (2011–2016); Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL, since 2016); WFTDA roller derby playoffs (2014); Disney on Ice Jump In! (Jan–Feb 2026); 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships
- Renamed/demolished: Not demolished or renamed; current venue name Ford Center; naming rights held by Tri-State Ford Dealers