Basketball Events IN Indiana

From exhibits to games to traditions, Basketball has a lot of events. All of these are rare instances that may not happen again, from seeing a future legend perform in playoffs to participating in some of the traditions that made Hoosier Hysteria a household term.

As any sports fan knows, major games and player exhibitions are one of the best things to watch! Being surprised with a trip to Gainbridge Fieldhouse or the Indiana Farmers Coliseum would be a dream come true for many, especially with the upcoming events and games. Enjoy a day surrounded by your favorite sport, with events and games all day, all while being surrounded by those with your shared interests! Few things can compare to a day spent making lasting memories.

Come participate in making history with our upcoming basketball events!

Gainbridge Fieldhouse has been the home of the National Basketball Association’s Indiana Pacers. Go see a game and see why basketball fans call it Hoosier Hysteria.

2025 Indy Classic Dec 20

The 2025 Indy Classic will return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the fourth year and will include matchups between Butler University and Northwestern University, as well as Purdue University and Auburn University. The Indy Classic is a college basketball doubleheader that serves as a fundraiser for…

IHSAA Girls Basketball State Championship Feb 28

All tickets are reserved seating for one session only (two games - morning session or evening session). All tickets are digital only through your mobile phone and may be purchased via Ticketmaster.com (service fees apply) - the exclusive ticket provider for Gainbridge Fieldhouse - or in person at…

2026 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Mar 04

Bringing the conference's premier basketball event to fans. The event will be the first to feature a 15-team field following the additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington during the 2024 summer. Indianapolis has hosted 28 times since the tournament began in 1982.

Ohio Valley Conference Men's Championship Mar 04

The 2026 OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be held March 4-7 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. It marks the ninth-straight year the event will be held at the venue. The top eight men's teams, based upon Conference winning percentage, automatically earn access to the OVC…

Ohio Valley Conference Women's Championship Mar 04

The 2026 OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be held March 4-7 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. It marks the ninth-straight year the event will be held at the venue. The top eight women's teams, based upon Conference winning percentage, automatically earn access to the OVC…

IHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship Mar 28

All tickets are reserved seating for one session only (two games - morning session or evening session). All tickets are digital only through your mobile phone and may be purchased via Ticketmaster.com (service fees apply) - the exclusive ticket provider for Gainbridge Fieldhouse - or in person at…

National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Apr 02

The NIT features a 32-team field with the first round, second round and quarterfinals played at campus sites. For the fourth year, the NIT will seed only the top 16 teams (top-four teams in each pod) and place the remaining 16 teams selected into the bracket geographically where possible.

2026 NCAA Men's Final Four Apr 04

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four will be the fourth time the stadium has hosted the Men’s Final Four (2010, 2015, 2021). Prior to Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis hosted the Men’s Final Four in 1980 at Market Square Arena and 1991, 1997, 2000, and 2006 at the RCA Dome.

2027 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Mar 10

Bringing the conference's premier basketball event to fans. The event will be the first to feature a 15-team field following the additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington during the 2024 summer. The TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is back in Indianapolis for the 15th…