Brandon Sandefur Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I haven't been to either Fort Wayne or Ford Center so a couple questions 1.) Do the locations have general admission tickets for sale? If not and it's done online can you purchase it in advance? Staying up until 1am to get a ticket is really annoying. 2.) Is the Ford Center really that cold or is this being exaggerated? 3.) What is the seating capacity and how are the sightlines to watch at each venue? Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Brandon Sandefur said: I haven't been to either Fort Wayne or Ford Center so a couple questions 1.) Do the locations have general admission tickets for sale? If not and it's done online can you purchase it in advance? Staying up until 1am to get a ticket is really annoying. 2.) Is the Ford Center really that cold or is this being exaggerated? 3.) What is the seating capacity and how are the sightlines to watch at each venue? Thanks everyone 1. The ticket stuff will be fixed this year per Robert Faulkens. That was likely a server issue as they didn't expect to have that much demand and were not prepared. 2. No clue 3. Both are around 10,000 in a hockey setup. Both are basically a smaller version of Gainbridge Fieldhouse with great views no matter where you are. MUSKEEWRESTLER, Cricket21 and IU89 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Sandefur Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Thank you sir appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWINfan Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I'd love to see it in Evansville! Would travel 6 hrs north to be there! Now if I can only get Suite Access like I have been able to in the past for SS. One thing that could be beneficial, is the odds are good weather will be better in Evansville. Obviously no guarantee, but at that time of year, I'd rather take my chances in E'ville than FW. That said, I about froze my cajones off at Xmas in Evansville this year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZ TOP Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Y2CJ41 said: 1. The ticket stuff will be fixed this year per Robert Faulkens. That was likely a server issue as they didn't expect to have that much demand and were not prepared. 2. No clue 3. Both are around 10,000 in a hockey setup. Both are basically a smaller version of Gainbridge Fieldhouse with great views no matter where you are. Ticketmaster couldn’t handle the IHSAA Wrestling finals? I call BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, ZZ TOP said: Ticketmaster couldn’t handle the IHSAA Wrestling finals? I call BS The site wasn't ticketmaster. It was using Ticketmaster software, but was the Pacers website and likely server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoberlin Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Y2CJ41 said: The site wasn't ticketmaster. It was using Ticketmaster software, but was the Pacers website and likely server. Newbs Y2CJ41 and indianmorg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAJR Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Y2CJ41 said: Pacers website and likely server. Makes sense. Not much demand for Pacers tickets. I mean, heck, a 286 server coulld handle that! Y2CJ41 and MUSKEEWRESTLER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, RAJR said: Makes sense. Not much demand for Pacers tickets. I mean, heck, a 286 server coulld handle that! It does appear now that everything is on the actual TicketMaster website this year based on the state finals ticket sales for basketball. Wrestling is no Taylor Swift, so I think we should be able to obtain tickets without much hassle this year. RAJR, Cricket21 and Lawdiggity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 The Cold thing is exaggerated. Actually hold on, I'm 100lbs lighter this year, let me get back to you on that..... My old brittle bones can't handle the cold weather anymore, not sure how you skinny people survive. MUSKEEWRESTLER, Cameron10483, Lawdiggity and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Any updates? I know that they said it would be announced the week of state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahawkeye Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Anything new on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie78 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ahawkeye said: Anything new on this? Only thing i know is that it will be ridiculously full at either FW Coliseum or Evansville Ford Center. Coliseum looks like 13,000 while Ford Center 10,000 capacity. #TicketGate2024.......you heard it here first. Cricket21 and Ahawkeye 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbailey1981 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Needs to be indy. Butler Campus if need be but make sure it has the lighting to keep the tradition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU89 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, rookie78 said: Only thing i know is that it will be ridiculously full at either FW Coliseum or Evansville Ford Center. Coliseum looks like 13,000 while Ford Center 10,000 capacity. #TicketGate2024.......you heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie78 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 My bad 11,000......neither will be cozy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie78 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 But they should both be loud Ahawkeye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Websterk149 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Could IU/Bloomington do it? Assembly holds 17k it says NavyGonzo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahap88 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 3:22 PM, Brandon Sandefur said: 2.) Is the Ford Center really that cold or is this being exaggerated? Not exaggerated. When the crowd thinned out by finals time, I put my coat back on. After all, there is ice below the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats McFurley Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 8:44 AM, TripleB said: The Cold thing is exaggerated. Actually hold on, I'm 100lbs lighter this year, let me get back to you on that..... My old brittle bones can't handle the cold weather anymore, not sure how you skinny people survive. Let's take a sec to recognize being down 100lbs! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/2/2023 at 8:44 AM, TripleB said: The Cold thing is exaggerated. Actually hold on, I'm 100lbs lighter this year, let me get back to you on that..... My old brittle bones can't handle the cold weather anymore, not sure how you skinny people survive. So 100 down. Do we call you “DoubleB” now? How’s that work. Chico2229 and MattM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 hours ago, IU89 said: Both the coliseum in Fort Wayne and Ford Center in Evansville hold about 10,000 in the configuration needed for the state finals. IU89 and OICU182 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/14/2023 at 9:04 PM, Gasman said: Any updates? I know that they said it would be announced the week of state. Per what was said last weekend at the bracket reveal show it seemed they were a couple weeks away from an announcement. There are many loose ends to be tied up and a couple other potential hosts have jumped into the conversation. The IHSAA is doing their due diligence on this and selecting the best possible location for everyone. Gasman and OICU182 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy80 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Indiana University would be an ideal location.. seats more than the Ford Center and closer for the North teams. Websterk149 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Websterk149 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, navy80 said: Indiana University would be an ideal location.. seats more than the Ford Center and closer for the North teams. I posted this last night and just got brushed over. Idk why anyone hasn’t mentioned it yet tho, I totally agree with ya tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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