After Caitlin Clark’s historic season, Fever unveils plans for $78M training center
this Caitlin Clark The results paid off in a big way for the Indiana Fever and the women’s basketball team.
Pacers Sports and Entertainment unveils its $78 million plan to build a “world-class” performance center in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to its team WNBA team, It is expected to open before the start of the 2027 season.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Indiana Fever guard Kelsey during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 25, 2024. ·Mitchell(0) Conversation. (Paul Rutherford/Imagn Images)
“We are pleased to work with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to identify the perfect location for the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center,” PS&E owner Herb Simon said in a statement. A valued partner to the team, players and community.”
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The 108,000-square-foot practice center will be connected to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Fever and Indiana Pacers Construction is expected to begin in August 2025.
The center will be designed to address the “specific needs of female athletes competing at the highest levels, including performance and conditioning, recovery and rehabilitation, mental health and lifestyle support,” according to a press release from the team.
“This elite training center reflects our organization’s continued commitment to ensuring our players have the highest level of resources available to them,” Kelly Krauskopf, Indiana Fever president of basketball and business operations, said in a statement provided by the team. Be successful.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots and Dallas Wings’ Jesse Shelton (4) shoots during the first half of a WNBA game on September 1, 2024 in Arlington, Texas ) and Natasha Howard (right) on defense. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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“Going forward, our focus on creating best-in-class player experiences designed specifically for female athletes will set us apart.”
The new center will feature two regulation courts, a full-service kitchen and areas dedicated to yoga and Pilates. In addition, the team said other features incorporated into the design include “a hair and nail salon, childcare space, and a podcast and content production studio to support player lifestyles.”
The Fever have their own separate training center at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which was last renovated in 2020.
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Clark’s historic rookie season brought record ratings and attendance to the WNBA. announced for the first time in league history Full-time charter flights Fees were provided to all teams in May and are expected to cost around $25 million each of the next two seasons.
Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark reacts after hitting a three-pointer in the first half at Gainbridge Arena on August 16, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Justin Castlin/Getty Images)
Las Vegas, Seattle and Phoenix have all opened new training centers in the past few years, and Chicago has one under construction.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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