Ford Center seating says 11,000 but will that number of seats actually be available with how State will how state is set up. I'd venture to say the seating for State would be slightly less than 11,000. Plus, wasn't it also mentioned someplace earlier that suites would be an option, which I'd assume is also counted in the 11,000 number? And there isn't much space for the wrestlers to be in between matches other than finding a seat in the stands too.
From what I can recall the Grainbridge/Bankerslife attendance for the finals was usually over 11,000 and I'm not sure that included anyone who went in through the IHSAA process (wrestlers, coaches, administration, etc.).
So, I'd say some of you might need to hope the travel to Evansville is indeed a hindrance and more folks have considered watching it via the stream.