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About Horton Field House

Horton Field House is a cornerstone of Illinois State University’s athletic and community events calendar. Opened in 1963 and named for Clifford “Pop” Horton, this 8,000-seat, multi-use venue in Normal, Illinois, hosts indoor track, swimming, training, and ISU-hosted events. While Redbird Arena became the primary basketball home in 1989, Horton Field House remains a historic hub for competition and training, adjacent to the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center (indoor practice facility) since 2023–2024.

Whether you’re visiting for a conference, meet, or tournament, you’ll find straightforward ticketing, accessible parking, and easy transit options to get you to the venue. We’ve got you covered with practical details, nearby lodging, and trusted local recommendations to make your trip seamless.

Venue highlights include a versatile interior suited for indoor track and swimming meets, clinics, and university events. Horton Field House offers broad seating capacity and a location within the Bloomington-Normal metro area, with close proximity to hotels like the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and Hyatt Place Bloomington/Normal, both convenient for overnight stays. Transit is increasingly convenient with Connect Transit’s services, including the Mint route launched in October 2025 to replace the Red Express, providing seven-day coverage to help you reach the venue without hassle. For parking, accessible spaces are available near Horton Field House (F72), with standard campus options for the rest of your visit. Secure your seats with us and enjoy a straightforward, friendly buying experience—like having a trusted connection on the inside.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 180 N. Adelaide Street, Normal, IL 61761.
  • Capacity: 8,000 seats.
  • Venue type: multi-use athletics facility (indoor track, swimming, training, events).
  • Seating chart: publicly published seating chart not found; capacity publicly listed as 8,000.
  • Parking: accessible parking available near Horton Field House (F72) per ISU Parking; standard campus parking options apply.
  • Transit: served by Connect Transit (Bloomington-Normal); Mint route launched Oct 2025 to replace Red Express, offering seven-day service.
  • Nearby hotels: Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center; Hyatt Place Bloomington/Normal (within walking distance).
  • Notable events hosted: ISU indoor track and swimming meets; 1983 Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball tournament final at Horton Field House; Redbird HoopFest (2008).
  • History: opened in 1963; named after Clifford ‘Pop’ Horton; was ISU basketball home until Redbird Arena opened in 1989.
  • Adjacent facilities: OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center (renamed indoor practice facility north of Horton Field House in 2023–2024).