Ford Center

The Ford Center is a cornerstone for continued revitalization downtown. Its sweeping curved forms evoke the unique nature of the horseshoe bend in the Ohio River while providing an aesthetic that is of its time, reflecting its citizens’ forward-thinking nature. The use of native Indiana limestone at the arena’s base creates a visual grounding for the building while also respecting the materiality of Evansville’s civic buildings. The focused use of glass is intended to give frequent views both out of and into the building and to become a beacon for the city and its development.

The 290,000 square foot arena is located at the corner of Main Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. It is the home to the Evansville Iceman, our professional hockey team and to the University of Evansville mens' and women's basketball programs. It is attracting major entertainment and concerts and a premier facility to host exhibitions, sporting events and conferences.

Downtown Evansville features ample parking, including more than 1,200 spaces in City owned parking garages on Third St. and Sycamore St. Parking in the City-owned garages will be $7 during events at the Ford Center. Double Tree by Hilton, Deaconess Clinic, Fifth Third Bank and Old National also have parking garages Downtown. The DoubleTree Hotel parking garage will be available for parking during events and the cost is $20. The Stone Family Center parking lot has 200 spaces and is located right behind the Ford Center between 5th and 6th Street. Entry is on Locust Street and parking in this lot is $10. The lot behind the Civic Center contains more than 1,100 parking spaces, which will be free during events at the Ford Center. The med school parking lot entry is on Locust St. between 6th and 5th streets.

Ford Center is conveniently located only one block from the METS transfer terminal. Finding parking and getting to and from an event at the Ford Center in Downtown Evansville should not pose any undue problems for guests.