Hinkle Fieldhouse
Hinkle Fieldhouse, known as “Indiana's Basketball Cathedral”, is a basketball arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the Butler Bulldogs (Big East, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1928, making it 98 years old in 2026 and seats 9,100 for basketball. It ranks 10th of 11 in the Big East by capacity.
Arena facts
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Home of
- Butler Bulldogs
- School
- Butler University
- Conference
- Big East
- Opened
- 1928
- Capacity
- 9,100
- Nickname
- Indiana's Basketball Cathedral
- Former names
- Butler Fieldhouse (1928–1966)
- Also home to
- Indianapolis Olympians (NBA, 1949–1953, former)
Indiana Fever (WNBA, 2020–2022, former) - Size rank in D-I
- 114th of 360
Famous moments at Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 1928: Opener, Butler beats Notre Dame 21–13 in overtime before about 12,000
- 1954: "Milan Miracle" as tiny Milan wins the Indiana state title over Muncie Central
- 1946: Johnny Wilson scores a state-finals-record 30 points
Plan your trip to Hinkle Fieldhouse
Arenas near Hinkle Fieldhouse10
- 1NBAGainbridge Fieldhouse — Indiana Pacers same city
- 2D-IJames T. Morris Arena — IU Indy Jaguars same city
- 3G LeagueRiverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile — Noblesville Boom 18 mi
- 4D-IWorthen Arena — Ball State Cardinals 48 mi
- 5D-ISimon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Indiana Hoosiers 48 mi
- 6D-IMackey Arena — Purdue Boilermakers 59 mi
- 7D-IHulman Center — Indiana State Sycamores 70 mi
- 8D-IMillett Hall — Miami RedHawks 77 mi
- 9D-IFifth Third Arena — Cincinnati Bearcats 97 mi
- 10D-ICintas Center — Xavier Musketeers 97 mi
Questions about Hinkle Fieldhouse
Where do the Butler Bulldogs play home games?
The Butler Bulldogs play at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
How many people does Hinkle Fieldhouse hold?
Hinkle Fieldhouse seats 9,100 for basketball.
When did Hinkle Fieldhouse open?
Hinkle Fieldhouse opened in 1928.
What is Hinkle Fieldhouse’s nickname?
Hinkle Fieldhouse is known as “Indiana's Basketball Cathedral.”
What other arenas are near Hinkle Fieldhouse?
Gainbridge Fieldhouse is also in Indianapolis. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.