University of Evansville Athletics

In the fall of 2011, the Ford Center opened as the new home of the University of Evansville men's basketball team. The Purple Aces made the move to the brand new downtown venue after playing at Roberts Stadium or 55 years. The Ford Center is an elite facility that provides amenities that are seen at some of the top venues in the world.  Aside from hosting Aces games, the arena has played host to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and National Championship games, the Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament and many more.

Construction of the $127.5 million arena began in 2010. In August of 2011, Tri-State Ford Dealers acquired the naming rights to the 290,000 square foot facility, dubbing it the Ford Center.

Located on the corner of Main Street and MLK Jr.  Boulevard, the Ford Center seats around 10,000 and is fully accessible to wheelchairs and patrons with limited mobility. In addition to cushioned chair backs, the Ford Center features numerous amenities, including six concession stands and one bar, 18 restrooms, and 178 televisions on and around the concourse level.

For more information, visit the Ford Center's official website by clicking here.

Ford Center Facts:

Mailing Address:
Ford Center
1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47708
812-422-1515

Driving Directions:
FROM I-164
Head south on I-164 S. Take exit 9 for IN-62 / W Morgan Ave.
Turn right onto IN-62/W Morgan Ave.
Turn left onto US-41S and travel 3.9 miles.
Turn right onto E Walnut St. and travel 1.3 miles.
Turn right onto SE MKL Jr. Blvd. and travel 1.3 miles.
The Ford Center is .1 miles on the left.

FROM I-64
Take the 164 S Evansville Exit. Head south on I-164 S. Take exit 9 for IN-62 / W Morgan Ave.
Turn right onto IN-62/W Morgan Ave.
Turn left onto US-41S and travel 3.9 miles.
Turn right onto E Walnut St. and travel 1.3 miles.
Turn right onto SE MKL Jr. Blvd. and travel 1.3 miles.
The Ford Center is .1 miles on the left.

FROM HENDERSON AND LOCATIONS SOUTH OF EVANSVILLE
Merge onto US-41N via the ramp to Evansville. Travel 5.8 miles.
Take the ramp to Southlane Dr. /Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Travel 0.3 miles.
Keep left at the fork to continue toward Southlane Dr. /Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Travel 3.0 miles.
Slight left one SE Riverside Dr. Travel 0.2 miles.
Turn right onto Walnut St. and travel 0.5 miles.
Turn left onto SE 7th St. /MLK Jr. Blvd. and travel 0.1 miles.
Ford Center is on the left.

Parking Information:
Click here for Ford Center Inbound & Outbound Parking Guides and Routes
Downtown Evansville features ample parking, including more than 1,500 spaces in City owned parking garages on Locust Street, Third Street and Sycamore Street. You must have a UE season ticket holder parking pass to access the Sycamore Street Garage.  Parking in the City-owned garages will be $5 during events at the Ford Center. Integra Bank, 420 Main Building, Fifth Third Bank and Old National also have parking garages Downtown. The lot behind the Civic Center contains more than 1,100 parking spaces, which will be free during events at the Ford Center. Handicap parking will be located in the Civic Center parking lot (spots will be on a first come first serve basis).