Hinkle Fieldhouse Tickets

Hinkle Fieldhouse Tickets & Events

A National Historic Landmark on Butler University's Indianapolis campus, Hinkle Fieldhouse stands as one of the most revered settings in American college basketball, with a barrel-roofed bowl, arched windows, and a court-centered atmosphere that has defined Indiana hoops for generations. Hinkle Fieldhouse tickets put fans inside a 1928 fieldhouse that hosts Butler Bulldogs basketball, high school tournaments, concerts, university events, speeches, and community gatherings.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Hinkle Fieldhouse

Hinkle Fieldhouse opened in 1928 as Butler Fieldhouse and was renamed in 1966 for longtime coach Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle. Owned and operated by Butler University, the arena is located at 510 W. 49th St. in Indianapolis and seats approximately 9,100 for basketball, with capacity varying for other event configurations. A major restoration completed in 2014 preserved the building’s historic character while updating key venue features.

The fieldhouse is home to the Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs, both NCAA Division I teams in the Big East Conference. Its event calendar is led by college basketball, but the building has also hosted high school tournaments, concerts, university commencements and convocations, speaking engagements, and community and special events. When it opened, Hinkle Fieldhouse was the largest basketball arena in the United States, a distinction it held for more than two decades.

Its reputation reaches beyond Butler athletics. Hinkle Fieldhouse was the site of the 1954 Indiana high school state championship won by Milan High School, the real-life game that inspired the film “Hoosier,” and the building was also used for the movie’s climactic scenes. The arena remains known for its steel-truss ceiling, tall arched windows, single continuous seating bowl, and timeless Indiana basketball atmosphere.

Location & Transportation

Hinkle Fieldhouse is located at 510 W. 49th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 — on the Butler University campus in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood on the north side of Indianapolis.

Driving and Parking: Driving is the practical option for most visitors attending events at Hinkle Fieldhouse. On-campus and surrounding surface lots serve the arena, with additional street parking in the surrounding residential neighborhood. For marquee Butler games, lots can fill in the hour before tip-off, so arriving early gives you more time to park, walk to the building, and get through entry.

Transit: IndyGo bus service runs along nearby corridors, but transit options are limited for most event-goers. If you plan to use bus service, build in extra time for the campus walk and post-event departure.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are straightforward on the campus street network. After high-attendance games, expect brief waits as vehicles clear the area around campus.

Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is limited in the immediate Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. The broadest hotel selection is in downtown Indianapolis a short drive south, with additional options along the Keystone and north-side corridors.

Venue Navigation

Hinkle Fieldhouse has a compact, historic arena layout built around a single large seating bowl that surrounds the court. Understanding your seating level before arrival helps you move more smoothly from the 49th Street lobby entrances into the lower stands or upper balcony areas.

Entrances and Access: Main entrances front the building along 49th Street, where the historic façade and lobby serve as the primary guest entry point. From there, guests move into the fieldhouse bowl for seating access.

Seating Levels: The seating bowl includes lower permanent stands and an upper balcony beneath the arched roof. The continuous, court-oriented design keeps nearly all seats facing center court and contributes to the building’s intimate basketball atmosphere.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and services are available at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The building’s major restoration, completed in 2014, included upgraded accessibility features within the historic 1928 structure.

Getting to Your Section: Staff and signage direct guests from the entry lobbies into the seating bowl. Because the building includes stairs and ramps to reach upper balcony areas, checking your seating level before you enter the bowl can save time, especially on crowded game nights.

Dining Options

Inside Hinkle Fieldhouse

Concession stands inside Hinkle Fieldhouse offer standard arena fare for Butler basketball games and other events. For high-demand games, getting food before tip-off or during a quieter break can help you avoid the busiest lines.

Outside the Venue — Butler-Tarkington and Indianapolis

Dining options are available along the Broad Ripple district to the northeast and along College Avenue and nearby neighborhood corridors. Downtown Indianapolis offers a much wider range of restaurants and bars a short drive from the Butler University campus.

Security & Policies

Hinkle Fieldhouse maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Bag Policy: Butler Athletics enforces a clear-bag policy for events at Hinkle Fieldhouse, with small permitted exceptions. Bag rules can vary by event, so reviewing the venue’s current guidance before packing helps keep entry moving.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Typically restricted items include outside food and drink, weapons, and other items limited under standard arena security policy. Event-specific restrictions may also apply.

Re-Entry: Re-entry is typically not permitted once you exit Hinkle Fieldhouse. Event listings and venue communications provide the re-entry rules for each event.

Entry Procedures: Expect bag checks, security screening, and digital or mobile ticket verification at the arena entrances. Arriving with a compliant bag and pre-downloaded tickets helps speed the process.

Other Venues in the Indianapolis Area

Hinkle Fieldhouse is a historic college basketball arena on the Butler University campus, while the Indianapolis area offers a broad live-events scene that includes downtown arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs, ballparks, and outdoor concert spaces.

• Gainbridge Fieldhouse Tickets — Home of the Indiana Pacers (NBA) and Indiana Fever (WNBA); downtown Indianapolis's major indoor arena
• Lucas Oil Stadium Tickets — Home of the Indianapolis Colts (NFL); retractable-roof stadium hosting football, concerts, and major events
• Victory Field Tickets — Home of the Indianapolis Indians (Minor League Baseball, Triple-A); downtown ballpark
• Indiana Farmers Coliseum Tickets — Historic arena at the Indiana State Fairgrounds hosting concerts, sports, and events
• Old National Centre Tickets — Historic downtown theater and concert complex, including the Murat Theatre, for concerts and performances
• Clowes Memorial Hall Tickets — Performing arts hall on the Butler University campus for concerts, theater, and dance
• The Vogue Tickets — Historic Broad Ripple music club and concert venue
• TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park Tickets — Outdoor downtown amphitheater hosting summer concerts
• IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium Tickets — Outdoor stadium at IUPUI hosting track and soccer events

How Much Do Tickets to Hinkle Fieldhouse Cost?

Hinkle Fieldhouse ticket prices vary widely depending on the type of event, the artist or team, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from regular-season Butler Bulldogs basketball to marquee Big East matchups and concerts.

For Butler Bulldogs basketball regular-season games, upper and value seats can start as low as roughly $15–$30, depending on the matchup, date, and available inventory.

For marquee Butler Bulldogs basketball games, including high-demand Big East matchups, lower-bowl and premium seats can run roughly $40–$100 or more. Ranked opponents, rivalry games, and stronger demand can push prices higher for the best remaining seats.

For concerts and special events at Hinkle Fieldhouse, tickets typically range from about $40–$125 or more depending on the act, seat location, and event demand.

Buying earlier generally yields better seat selection and pricing for high-demand games and events. As inventory shrinks and the date approaches, prices for the best remaining sections often rise.

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Hinkle Fieldhouse Seating Guide

Hinkle Fieldhouse has a single continuous bowl built around the court, with lower sideline and baseline seating below an upper balcony under the arched roof. Its historic, compact design keeps fans close to the floor, making seat location especially important for balancing view, atmosphere, and price.

Best Seats at Hinkle Fieldhouse

• Best value: Upper balcony and baseline or corner sections are typically the most affordable areas, offering a clear view into the bowl and the full feel of the fieldhouse atmosphere.
• Closest to the action: Courtside and lower sideline rows put fans right near the court for maximum proximity to Butler basketball and other court-centered events.
• Best overall experience: Lower-level sideline seats at midcourt offer the strongest blend of sightline, closeness, and the historic atmosphere that makes Hinkle Fieldhouse so distinctive.
• Premium and suite options: Premium courtside and reserved lower-bowl sections serve higher-demand buyers looking for top seat locations.
• For groups: Groups are best accommodated by coordinating blocks of lower-bowl or balcony seating early, especially for high-demand Butler games and special events.
• General admission: General admission may apply for certain events, while reserved seating is standard for Butler basketball.

Hinkle Fieldhouse Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Hinkle Fieldhouse events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the court, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

Can I See Where My Seats Are?

Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the court, and whether you're in the lower sideline seats, along the baseline, or up in the upper balcony — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your Hinkle Fieldhouse Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical steps make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at a historic campus arena where parking lots can fill before tip-off for marquee games.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the arena entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. For marquee games, campus and surrounding lots can fill in the hour before tip-off, so give yourself extra time for parking, the walk to the arena, and security.
• Wear the right footwear. The historic 1928 building includes stairs to reach balcony and upper seating, so comfortable footwear is advisable.
• Dress in layers. Hinkle Fieldhouse is indoors, but you may have a walk from parking through the surrounding neighborhood during Indiana winters.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. If you are using nearby IndyGo service or rideshare, allow additional time before and after high-attendance events.
• Know your entrance. Your seating level helps guide your route from the historic lobby entrances into the bowl, especially for upper balcony seats.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Hinkle Fieldhouse events — particularly marquee Big East matchups, high-demand concerts, and major campus events — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Hinkle Fieldhouse tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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