- 14 upcoming events
- 1 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana 47708
- 11,000 capacity
- Opened 2011
- Home of Evansville Purple Aces, Evansville Purple Aces women's basketball, Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball
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14 upcoming events
Indiana Hoosiers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Basketball – ExhibitionOct 25, 2026 · In 8 daysfrom $34.80IU Kokomo Cougars at Evansville Purple Aces BasketballNov 2, 2026 · In 16 daysfrom $34.80Miami Redhawks at Evansville Purple Aces BasketballNov 14, 2026 · In 28 daysfrom $34.80WWE Friday Night SmackDownNov 20, 2026 · In 34 daysfrom $52.92Brescia Bearcats at Evansville Purple Aces BasketballDec 11, 2026 · In 55 daysfrom $34.80Drake Bulldogs at Evansville Purple Aces BasketballDec 15, 2026 · In 59 daysfrom $30.00Northern Iowa Panthers at Evansville Purple Aces BasketballJan 24, 2027from $30.00Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyMar 11, 2027from $59.72Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyMar 12, 2027from $54.00Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyMar 13, 2027from $45.47Disney On Ice presents Magic of FamilyMar 14, 2027from $45.47Monster JamApr 24, 2027from $124.56
Getting there
Around Ford Center:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 1 bus stop within 0.3 miles
- 192 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: Doubletree by Hilton Evansville (550 ft), Hyatt Place Evansville / Downtown (0.3 mi), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Evansville Downtown (0.4 mi)
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Good to know
What's on at Ford Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Indiana Hoosiers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Basketball – Exhibition (Sun, Oct 25).
How many people does Ford Center hold?
About 11,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Ford Center?
Ford Center is home to Evansville Purple Aces, Evansville Purple Aces women's basketball and Evansville Purple Aces men's basketball.
Is Ford Center indoors?
Yes. Ford Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Ford Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Ford Center, but there is 1 bus stop within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Ford Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 192 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.