Fever release renderings for new three-story, $78 million training facility
The Indiana Fever revealed renderings of their new $78 million practice facility on Thursday. The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is set to become the largest and most advanced training facility in the WNBA, and it is expected to open before the 2027 WNBA season, according to a news release. The 108,000-square-foot, three-story building will become the year-round home of the Fever and is located in downtown Indianapolis, near Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Fever and the NBA’s Indiana Pacers play games.
“These renderings bring our vision into focus,” Fever team president Kelly Krauskopf said in a statement. “Every element of this facility has been intentionally designed around our players, including how they train, recover, connect, and live day to day. This will set a new standard for women’s sports and continue to position Indianapolis at the center of that momentum.
” The facility will feature amenities such as light-filled dual practice courts, a comprehensive recovery suite including sauna, massage and treatment rooms, a luxury locker room and private lounge, a chef-driven nutrition program, and lifestyle and support amenities such as a content production studio, player nail, hair and makeup salon, and dedicated child care spaces. It will also feature “The Hub,” a central gathering place designed to celebrate team achievements along with franchise history. There will also be front office and coaching spaces.
The facility will also feature fan-facing experiences on the ground level and a public lobby housing the Hall of Excellence to celebrate the franchise’s history. “Throughout this process, player feedback and needs have been the top priority for this training center, and I am grateful that our organization continues to invest in the Fever and set the standard for player care,” Fever center Aliyah Boston said in a statement. “Every aspect of our experience has been thought of, supporting who we are as players on the court just as much as who we are as people off of it.
I can’t wait until we make this building our home next season. ” Construction began last summer, and the Fever joined a list of WNBA franchises to have (or to have announced plans to build) a complex dedicated solely to their teams. In March 2022, the Las Vegas Aces moved into a 50,000-square-foot headquarters, and in April 2024, the Seattle Storm announced their “Center for Basketball Performance,” a 50,000-square-foot facility.