A new entertainment venue is opening its doors in Fishers later this month.
The Fishers Event Center, located near 106th Street and Cumberland Road, will be home to three professional sports teams: the Indy Fuel hockey club, the Indy Ignite professional volleyball team, and the Fishers Freight indoor football team.
After being announced in September of 2022, groundbreaking on the new Fishers Event Center took place on the $170 million facility in March of 2023. This is part of a $550 million expansion of the popular Fishers District.
Officials from ASM Global, the company managing Fishers Event Center, have announced an exciting lineup of events kicking off in late November, including:
Nov. 22: Turnpike Troubadours
Nov. 29: Violinist Lindsey Stirling
Nov. 30: Comedian Leanne Morgan
Dec. 1: Nitro Circus
Dec. 4: AEW professional wrestling
Dec. 6-7: Indy Fuel hockey opening weekend
Dec. 9: Alabama
Dec. 20: The annual Mudsock rivalry basketball game between the Fishers Tigers and the Hamilton Southeastern Royals
Jan. 23-26: Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic ice experience, “CRYSTAL”
February 28: Comedian Tom Segura
March 29: Superstar entertainer Blake Shelton
The Fishers Event Center opening marks a new chapter for the Indy Fuel. As a minor league hockey affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Fuel has played its previous home seasons at Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
The Indy Ignite will begin its first home season in January 2025, with the Indy Freight kicking off its inaugural season in March.
Beyond its already packed schedule, the Fishers Event Center aims to make an impact through sustainable practices and partnerships with local producers.
Fishers Event Center Director of Marketing Anne Clendenin says the 7,500-seat capacity arena has a variety of sustainability initiatives in place already. “The building design results in a total energy cost savings of 27.2% when compared to energy code minimums,” she explained. “Energy conservation measures include increased roof and wall insulation, high-efficiency interior lighting, and chilled water air handling units with variable-speed fans that only function based on the venue’s needs.”
Clendenin says the space also features cutting-edge reverse osmosis technology on the venue’s ice floor to enhance the water quality, creating a harder, faster surface with less snow buildup. The result is reduced maintenance and energy savings due to higher ice surface temperatures.
The arena will also use Zamboni’s FastICE and Level-Ice technologies. FastICE improves ice quality by eliminating trapped gases, allowing faster ice creation at higher temperatures, saving time and resources. Level-Ice creates a more level ice surface, which extends blade life, minimizes wear, and dramatically cuts water and energy usage.
As the Fishers Event Center prepares to open its doors, officials are not only focused on delivering world-class entertainment, but also providing premium food and beverage options that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
The venue will offer gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu selections, with additional details on their full culinary offerings to be unveiled in the next few months.
Part of the Fishers Event Center’s allure is its partnerships with Indiana-based food producers. The Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the viability of Indiana soybean farmers. The ISA will supply high-oleic soybean oil for French fries and chicken tenders. This oil is low in saturated fat, contains no trans fats, and has a longer shelf life than traditional oils.
Indiana soybean farmers are leaders in growing this premium variety, and their commitment to sustainability ensures they use fewer resources while growing more food for their communities.
Local meat producer Fischer Farms will contribute to the center’s concession offerings. Known for its innovative regenerative agricultural practices, Fischer Farms has been recognized by the USDA’s Climate Smart-Commodities program for its efforts to raise livestock consciously.
In keeping with the arena’s eco-friendly initiatives, 90% of concession containers will be biodegradable and made from eco-friendly materials, while the remaining 10% will come from recycled plastics. Napkins and other paper products will be sourced from recycled materials, and even the packaging for Coca-Cola beverages will be made from recycled plastics.
ASM Global is committed to sustainability, diversity and the local community through a program called ASM Global Acts. The broad goals and commitments for ASM Global Acts are:
Protecting the environment – reducing waste from the guest experience across venues, enhancing facility efficiency through capital investments, and protecting and preserving resources in and around communities.
Investing in people – creating an environment of inclusion and gender equity across the organization, growing the diversity of business partners around the world, and enabling opportunities for the current and future workforce.
Strengthening communities – engaging in improving the vitality of communities, increasing philanthropic support through meaningful efforts, and enhancing the health and well-being of coworkers, clients and guests.
ASM Global Acts will establish annual targets measuring the impact and progress in achieving these commitments. The ASM Global Acts Foundation will support philanthropic and community-based endeavors, guided by its sustainability and diversity pillars.
City officials say the Fishers Event Center will also serve as a community venue for local athletics, school functions like graduation ceremonies, and private events.
