Video: The Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana

After 30 years of playing at Roberts Stadium, the Evansville Purple Aces showed off their new arena Saturday hosting the Butler Bulldogs to the Ford Center. The arena seats 11,000 and cost $127.5 million to design and construct. Evansville was victorious 80-77 in a very controversial overtime finish.

It doesn’t get any easier with the Indiana Hoosiers coming to town next, on Nov. 16th.

From the arena project’s official website:
The brick-and-mortar specifications were clear: a 290,000 sq. ft. facility with an eye-catching design and modern amenities. The Ford Center is the home of the University of Evansville basketball teams, professional hockey and major shows, exhibitions, concerts, and other events. Spectators can choose from up to 11,000 seats, depending on the event.

The Ford Center features a public bar, club lounge, restaurant, hospitality room, media facilities, many concession sales areas, ample restrooms, and more. The facility includes many environmentally sustainable elements and provides full access to those with physical disabilities. See Plans and Designs for more details.

The project cost is $127.5 million to design and construct. A mixture of cash and long-term debt will pay the bill. General property taxes WILL NOT be used for this project, and NO taxes will be increased! See Financing for more details.

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While at the arena covering the Evansville-Butler game, I recorded some video of the arena. Watch below:

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