KEY INSIGHT
Indianapolis' advantage compounds. Confirmed institutional, infrastructure, and event commitments extend the model well into the next decade.
The Next Chapter of Sports-Driven Growth
A new Gainbridge Fieldhouse skywalk will connect to a Pacers Sports & Entertainment mixed-use development, including a Ritz-Carlton hotel and a Live Nation music venue, in 2028.
A convention center expansion will add 143,500 square feet and connect to a new 800-room Signia by Hilton.
Indiana University's $110 million James T. Morris Arena will serve as headquarters for USA Track and Field.
USA Gymnastics' new national training center is being built in the Indianapolis region, targeted for 2028.
Indianapolis’ advantage is not defined solely by its event calendar. It leverages a mature ecosystem of institutions, talent, infrastructure, and organizational density capable of shaping the future of sports business itself.