NOBLESVILLE, IN (May 8, 2023) – Today, the City of Noblesville introduced a transformational partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment to carry the Mad Ants, the corporate’s affiliate within the NBA G League, to Noblesville. THE NBA G League is the second most distinguished males’s basketball league on the earth, behind solely the NBA.

To accommodate the transfer, Noblesville plans to construct a brand new 3,400 seat, 85,000-square-foot area on the east facet of town.

“We are excited to welcome Pacers Sports & Entertainment to Noblesville along with the players, coaches and staff of the G League team,” Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “The Pacers are an iconic brand with deep roots in central Indiana. Partnering with such an impactful organization opens numerous opportunities for our community and drives forward our efforts for a larger sports and entertainment district with enhanced partnerships.”

The new area is anticipated to open through the 2024-2025 season, and the workforce would play at Gainbridge Fieldhouse within the interim. City and workforce officers are working by due diligence steps with native companions and plan to construct the sector at Finch Creek Park close to the Mojo Up Sports Complex, which generates practically 1 million visits per 12 months. The metropolis expects to attract 65,000 followers yearly to Noblesville and Finch Creek only for video games, which is already the second most visited space in Hamilton County for sports activities guests.

“We are working with the Pacers and other partners on programming options for the arena on days it is not used by the Pacers. The facility would be available for events like IHSAA tournaments and competitions, concerts, conferences, corporate events and graduations,” Jensen stated. “Further steps are being taken to finalize development and programming partners, which may also incorporate additional project features and recreational amenities.”

The franchise will stay the Mad Ants by the 2023-2024 season. A brand new mascot shall be unveiled previous to the 2024-2025 season and Mad Ants, a reputation with a particular tie to Fort Wayne, shall be retired.

“The G League is world-class basketball, and PS&E is proud to bring that to Noblesville as we strengthen our basketball operations and enhance player development in one of the state’s most vibrant and growing communities,” Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Rick Fuson stated. “We are excited about the way this partnership fits into the bold vision for economic development Mayor Jensen has laid out, and we can’t wait to continue growing our NBA and G League fan base right here in Hamilton County.”

At the Noblesville Common Council assembly on May 9, a 10-year partnership settlement between the City of Noblesville and Pacers Sports & Entertainment shall be introduced. The settlement consists of $5 million in money funding from PS&E, which will even lead an effort to safe one other $5 million in naming rights and signage over these 10 years, in addition to $36.5 million from town in constructing the sector.

“We welcome the new partnership with the Pacers,” stated Noblesville Common Council President Aaron Smith. “The administration and council have made proactive, smart investments to assist with the financing of this partnership. We are excited to continue the strategic growth on the east side of our city and provide a new attraction for our residents and guests.”

Featuring 30 groups — 28 with one-to-one affiliations with NBA franchises — the G League gives elite skilled basketball at an reasonably priced worth in a enjoyable, family-friendly ambiance.

“Fifty-four percent of NBA players have G League experience. Noblesville will compete in 27 media markets in 21 other states, plus Mexico and Canada,” Jensen stated. “Noblesville also has a proud history of being a basketball community, including 1998 Mr. Basketball Tom Coverdale and the 2022 Millers Girls Basketball State Champions. Adding our partnership with the Pacers only cements us as a destination for basketball and youth sports.”

About the City of Noblesville: Noblesville is the 9^th largest metropolis in Indiana, dwelling to greater than 71,000 residents, and the county seat in Hamilton County, Indiana. Just north of Indianapolis, the rising metropolis is thought for its nationally acknowledged public colleges, in depth public park system, Hamilton Town Center, and the out of doors music venue Ruoff Music Center.

About Pacers Sports & Entertainment: Pacers Sports & Entertainment is an built-in sports activities and leisure firm together with the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, an NBA G League affiliate, Pacers Gaming, Pacers Foundation, Inc., and operations of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Its workforce of impressed and devoted staff has a shared objective of successful by a dedication to excellence, serving the area people and entertaining followers and visitors.