Game Day Guide
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Arrive downtown
Park in a nearby garage (connected via skywalk) or walk from a downtown hotel. Explore the canal walk or South Meridian restaurants.
Pregame dining
Kilroy's, Yard House, or St. Elmo Steak House are popular pregame spots. Georgia Street has casual bar options.
Doors open
Enter Gainbridge Fieldhouse and watch warm-ups. Check out the Pacers heritage displays and team store.
Find your seat
Settle in. The arena has a compact, intimate feel for 17,923 seats.
Game time
Indiana basketball fans are knowledgeable and passionate. The crowd knows the game. Games run about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
Hit the concourse for pork tenderloin sandwiches and Sun King beers.
Post-game scene
Walk to Georgia Street or South Meridian for postgame drinks. Use the skywalk to your hotel or garage.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
3.2 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.
December
3.3 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cold conditions outside. Bundle up with winter layers for pre/post-game activities.
January
3.1 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cold conditions outside. Bundle up with winter layers for pre/post-game activities.
March
3.7 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
April
4.5 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.