The Pacers were founded in 1967 as an original member of the ABA and joined the NBA in the 1976 merger. Every home has been in Indianapolis: the State Fairgrounds Coliseum, Market Square Arena and, since 1999, Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Here is every home in order, with the years the Pacers played there, what made each one matter and what stands on the site today. Each arena with a ThrillZing guide links to it.
Every Pacers Arena, 1967 to Today
- Indianapolis
- 1967–1974
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Home for the first seven ABA seasons, which count in the franchise's history. The Pacers won ABA titles here in 1970, 1972 and 1973, then moved downtown to the new Market Square Arena.
Today: Still standing as Corteva Coliseum after a 2012–14 renovation; home of IU Indy basketball
1974–1999Opened in September 1974 over Market Street downtown. The Pacers played their last two ABA seasons here, including the 1975 ABA Finals, and their first 23 NBA seasons after the 1976 merger.
Today: Imploded in July 2001; a Cummins headquarters and the 360 Market Square tower now cover the site
Stadium history →- 1999–presentCurrent home
Opened in November 1999 as Conseco Fieldhouse, renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse in 2011 and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2021. Home for the 2000 and 2025 NBA Finals runs; renovated in 2020–2022.
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Pacers Arena FAQ
Where did the Pacers play before Gainbridge Fieldhouse?
At Market Square Arena in downtown Indianapolis, from 1974 to 1999. Before that they spent their first seven ABA seasons (1967–1974) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
How many arenas have the Pacers had?
Three: the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, Market Square Arena and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They also played a few early playoff games elsewhere in Indiana, including at Anderson’s Wigwam and Indiana University’s Assembly Hall.
Where did the Pacers win their ABA championships?
All three, in 1970, 1972 and 1973, came during their years at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum. The building still stands on the fairgrounds as Corteva Coliseum.
Is Market Square Arena still standing?
No. It closed when the Pacers moved to the new fieldhouse in 1999 and was imploded on July 8, 2001. The site was a parking lot for over a decade; a Cummins distribution headquarters and the 360 Market Square apartment tower now stand there.
Where do the Pacers play now?
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, which opened in 1999 as Conseco Fieldhouse. It seats 17,274 for basketball and was renovated from 2020 to 2022.