The Arena at Innovation Mile is more than just a place for games on the court – it’s a game-changing venue built in Noblesville that brings together business, entertainment, civic life and community under one roof while also fueling economic development.
The state-of-the-art facility will serve as the new home of the Noblesville Boom -- the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers. Formerly known as the Indiana Mad Ants, the minor league team was recently rebranded and relocated to Noblesville. But beyond basketball, the 125,000-square-foot space is designed to accommodate much more, including other sporting events, concerts, corporate trade shows, black-tie occasions, meetings, professional development and educational programming, and more.
“Hamilton County as a whole is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, and because of that, this community was looking for additional entertainment options,” said Justin Jordan, general manager of The Arena at Innovation Mile. “The city saw the opportunity to put in a high-end, multipurpose facility. With the boom in sports tourism coming to Hamilton County, there was a need for this type of building. The finishes are really first rate and the design is thoughtful. It can be a basketball arena, but also a place for weddings, and then built out for concerts and comedy shows.”
The City of Noblesville announced its partnership with Pacers Sports & Entertainment in the summer of 2023. The move came two years after city officials developed a plan to establish Innovation Mile as a business and technology hub to encourage economic sustainability and development through job creation and tax revenue. To further that mission, construction on the $80 million arena and parking garage began late in 2023 on a section of the 600-acre stretch of Innovation Mile along Interstate 69.
The completed facility includes four locker rooms, 3,400 fixed seats and a concert capacity of up to 4,000. It also features a full catering kitchen, 1,800 square feet of club space, and six premium suites. For banquet space, the building can accommodate about 840 people.
The building design is both contemporary and timeless, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass panels at the entrance and an unobstructed 360-degree view of the main vent floor. Modern technology has been incorporated into the design with LED displays and high-end finishes.
Jordan credited city officials with helping to shape the building’s identity to reflect the history and atmosphere of the community.
“This has been a very hands-on project for the city administrators. They were active by diving into the weeds and having their hands on this project from the minutia of the smallest details to the high-end finishes,” he said. “They had their finger on the pulse of creating a lasting image with this building. Yet, they were very deliberate and mindful of gaining public trust and the use of tax money in creating this world-class event space.”
The Arena held a soft opening in July 2025, with basketball camps, civic gatherings and concerts in the starting lineup of events. REV Entertainment, a Texas-based sports and entertainment industry leader, serves as the operator of The Arena.
Jordan said the success of the construction of The Arena stems from the combined efforts of Noblesville officials, dedication from the construction partners, community engagement, and the continuation of good work that was started by other communities. He said when basketball season is underway and the calendar fills with more events, the facility is strategically positioned to spur economic growth and further development in the region.
“We are looking at the possibility of hotel rooms, restaurants and other needs that will bring in dollars to the area,” he said. “This facility is something that will attract future development to the region.”
