Ford Center - the Heart of Evansville's Sports and Entertainment

Feb. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- Located in Evansville, Indiana, the Ford Center is a beautiful, exciting, multi-purpose 11,000-seat arena and is the region’s center for sports and entertainment. The 290,000 square foot facility is home of the NCAA Division I University of Evansville Aces Men’s and Women’s basketball and the Central Hockey League Evansville IceMen. The arena floor has over 20,000 square feet of usable space and can be modified for basketball, hockey, concerts, conventions, rodeos, expos and a variety of other events.

Ford Center opened in November 2011 and has drawn attendees from all over the tri-state region. It has already hosted a variety of events such as Bob Seger, Hadi Shrine Circus, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Monster Jam, WWE Supershow and many more. Our staff is committed to providing the highest standard of service and to ensure the best possible experience during each event.

Ford Center is managed by VenuWorks, a full management service to theatres, arenas and convention centers. In addition to its facility management service, VenuWorks manages food and beverage and operations, as well as performs feasibility studies, does consulting work and provides event booking and promotion services.

FORD CENTER FACTS
Premium Seats
Sixteen 20-person suites
One 40-person suite
Two eight-person mini suites
Two 10-person mini suites
95 main concourse loge seats

Floor
NHL regulation size
Sizes is 100x 250; 85 X 200 when retractable seating is in place
Can make ice
Has a 180,000 lbs. rigging capacity
Has no obstructed views

Seating

Has more sellable seats
Has 114 wheelchair spaces on 4 levels
114 wheelchair companion seating spaces
114 easy access seats for patrons with limited mobility

2 inches wider
All are padded

Where to Stay

Hampton Inn Evansville
8000 Eagle Crest Boulevard
Evansville, IN  47715
812-473-5000
Coming to the Ford Center for an event?
Hampton Inn Evansville is only minutes away.  All Ford Center Fans can enjoy:
Free buffet style breakfast
Free Internet Access
10% Discount room rate Thurs - Sunday*

Click below to reserve your Ford Center Package at Hampton Inn Evansville:

https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hp/reservation/book.htm?...

*offer subject to availability.

or call  812-473-5000