Fishers Event Center nears second anniversary with Big Ten volleyball and Mudsock basketball ahead

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The Fishers Event Center opened with a Turnpike Troubadours concert on Nov. 22, 2024. Two years later, the arena is preparing to host the first Big Ten Volleyball Tournament. In between, it has made room for events closer to home, including graduation ceremonies for 3,383 students in 2026.

The 7,500-seat arena is home to three professional teams: the Indy Fuel, Indy Ignite and Fishers Freight. Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern high schools were among the schools that held commencement there this year.

Outside the arena, the FORUM Credit Union Plaza hosted five free World Cup watch parties over the summer, followed by free screenings of Back to the Future, Miracle and Hocus Pocus in September and October. The venue used the Hocus Pocus screening and an October CeCe Winans concert to collect supplies for HamCo Love and Wheeler Mission. The Event Center said the drive brought in 408 diapers, 194 razors and 976 menstrual products, among other donations.

The venue also announced new menu items, including a barbecue bologna sandwich made with Fischer Farms beef and a grilled cheese with brisket, cheddar and provolone.

What’s coming up

The inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament brings 15 teams to Fishers Nov. 20–25, with the championship match on Nov. 25. A free Fan Village will show every tournament match at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and Central Green in downtown Fishers.

  • Nov. 29, 4 p.m. — Indy Fuel Teddy Bear Toss. The Fuel play the Bloomington Bison. Fans can throw stuffed animals onto the ice after the Fuel’s first goal, and the toys will go to local children in need.
  • Dec. 13, 1–3 p.m. — Pepper’s second birthday party. The Indy Ignite mascot’s celebration includes visits with area mascots and Santa. Admission is free with a ticket, and donations to Special Olympics Indiana are optional.
  • Dec. 18 — Mudsock basketball. Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern renew their rivalry, with the girls game at 6 p.m. and the boys game at 8 p.m.
  • Feb. 19, 2027 — Collective Soul with Edwin McCain. The concert is part of the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation’s third annual Legacy Celebration.