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September 8, 2025
Populous and Pacers Sports & Entertainment Celebrate Groundbreaking for Indiana Fever Performance Center
This athlete-first facility furthers the elevation, impact and profitability of women’s professional sports.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment, alongside the Indiana Fever and local leaders, broke ground on the landmark $78 million Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for professional women athletes/
Located in downtown Indianapolis, and connected to Gainbridge Fieldhouse via a skybridge, the 108,000-square-foot, three-story center will be built specifically to support the mental and physical health of female athletes, helping them achieve peak performance.
"We are excited to create a performance center specifically for our elite female players that gives them the resources to thrive on and off the court. We are also especially grateful to the city of Indianapolis for its partnership and leadership in helping bring this vision to life."
The facility furthers Populous’ dedication to professional women’s sports and will feature two regulation-sized courts with natural light, strength and conditioning equipment, a yoga and Pilates area, hydration station and a full-service kitchen. Successful athlete support also means creating space to recover and recharge and will offer massage, infrared light therapy, sauna, steam, heat studios and multiple hydrotherapy pools. This spa-like retreat allows players to relax without leaving the facility.
“What we’re celebrating today is the beginning of something transformational, an exclusive facility built specifically to support our players at every level, both professionally and personally,” said Kelly Krauskopf, president of the Indiana Fever. “The Indiana Fever have always been proud to call Indianapolis home and as we break ground, we’re building upon our city and organization’s commitment to being a global leader in women’s sports.”
The team will also have a private outdoor courtyard and mental performance spaces. A hair and nail salon and childcare space are a testament to the consideration of all facets of the life of a female athlete. A professional-grade podcast and content production studio are ready for in-house use to make the athletes more comfortable with interviews and social media.
"It’s a privilege to work alongside Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the Indiana Fever and the local community to create this world-class performance center. This facility focuses on providing athletes and staff with the tools to excel on and off the court."
The center will offer exclusive fan experiences in the Hall of Excellence, which will honor the team’s history, and a Fever team store with exciting and unique merchandise opportunities.
As the WNBA continues to break attendance and TV ratings records Populous remains dedicated to elevating player performance and fan experience through facilities like this. The Indiana Fever training facility is set to open ahead of the 2027 WNBA season.
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