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Ford Center

Ford Center is the Division I basketball home of Evansville men in Evansville. This FanProof guide focuses on… Read more

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Reviewed 10.17.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Accessible drop-off is outside the main entry doors. The guide identifies accessible parking near the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in nearby garages; the main lobby and suite entrances are accessible.
Arrive
For most Ford Center events, arena doors open one hour before the advertised start; the Corner Club generally opens two hours before. Will call opens two hours before the event, with photo ID and the purchase card needed, at the north-side Main Street ticket office. These are separate services and your event can set different admission times.
Exact location
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Home teams
Evansville men basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity10,000listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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Ford Center, Evansville, IN

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Visit preparation checklist

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Ford Center’s current graphic allows clear or non-clear bags no larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Medical bags receive search and screening; prohibited items cannot be stored. Backpacks and re-entry are prohibited.

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Destination: Ford Center, Ford Center, Evansville, IN. For most Ford Center events, arena doors open one hour before the advertised start; the Corner Club generally opens two hours before. Will call opens two hours before the event, with photo ID and the purchase card needed, at the north-side Main Street ticket office. These are separate services and your event can set different admission times. Accessible drop-off is outside the main entry doors. The guide identifies accessible parking near the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in nearby garages; the main lobby and suite entrances are accessible.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Accessible drop-off is outside the main entry doors. The guide identifies accessible parking near the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in nearby garages; the main lobby and suite entrances are accessible.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

Browse Ford Center photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

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Seating chart

WWE event example · Ford Center bowl and ringside floor sections

Ford Center: Seating chart, WWE event example · Ford Center bowl and ringside floor sections. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Complete Ticketmaster graphic retains the ring, entrance-ramp side, floor blocks A–G and lower/upper numbered bowl sections. It is the named WWE example displayed by the venue listing, not a permanent basketball, hockey or concert chart. No individual chair numbers or availability are established; match your exact event, ring/stage orientation and ticketed floor section. This is a real layout for the named event, supplied by Ticketmaster. Confirm your own event’s floor and stage setup before buying seats.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-17

Seating chart

2014–15 archive · Ford Center basketball sections and court orientation

Ford Center: Seating chart, 2014–15 archive · Ford Center basketball sections and court orientation. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Complete original Evansville graphic preserves both men’s basketball diagrams: the upper 2014–15 season/individual-game price chart and the lower Purple Aces Club per-seat contribution chart. They are not men’s versus women’s configurations. All printed section labels, benches, floor areas, suite band, compass, branding and price/donation legends remain for historical context. None of those 2014–15 prices, contributions, student allocations or inventory is current advice; compare the actual basketball ticket and current event seating before purchase. This section/range reference does not number each chair.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: University of Evansville Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-17

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Guest Services is at Section 101. The First Aid room at Section 113 also has a nursing area. Family restrooms are available on three levels; strollers can be checked with Guest Services.
Watch out for
Ford Center’s current graphic allows clear or non-clear bags no larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Medical bags receive search and screening; prohibited items cannot be stored. Backpacks and re-entry are prohibited.
Good arrival window
For most Ford Center events, arena doors open one hour before the advertised start; the Corner Club generally opens two hours before. Will call opens two hours before the event, with photo ID and the purchase card needed, at the north-side Main Street ticket office. These are separate services and your event can set different admission times.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Accessible drop-off is outside the main entry doors. The guide identifies accessible parking near the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in nearby garages; the main lobby and suite entrances are accessible.
Best option
Choose the actual event’s downtown parking route or accessible drop-off outside the main doors. The operator identifies accessible spaces near the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in nearby garages; check current availability and restrictions.
Avoid
Do not assume that a photographed suite entrance, private premium access or a historical ticket-price diagram grants admission or parking privileges. Follow the actual event’s public entrance and permitted downtown garage or drop-off instructions.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Positive

College basketball game day

Ford Center reflects Evansville men traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Evansville men traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.17.26

For Ford Center: confirm the exact Evansville men parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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