Your Guide to Indiana Fever Game Day

It’s a new era of women’s basketball. After intense negotiations, the league and the players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. 

The biggest outcome: These players are getting paid! More on that at the end of the article. 

There was a lot of player movement in the offseason. However, the Fever core is returning: Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, and Sophie Cunningham.

The Fever’s first round draft pick, Raven Johnson, is already turning heads and becoming a fan favorite. (Hopefully, this statement ages well.)

We’re hoping for an exciting and healthy season.

Here’s what you need to know if you plan to head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a Fever game day. 

Fever Game Day Parking

I know this is the info many of you are here for. The garage (the one attached to the field house) is typically sold out. Season pass holders occasionally sell their garage passes on Ticketmaster, but if you don’t buy one ahead of time, it’s probably smart to look elsewhere. 

Here are some nearby lots and garages for consideration.

• CityWay North Garage, 237 S Delaware St.
• Union Station Garage, 301 S Meridian St.
• Alabama St Lot, 101 S Alabama St. (Park close to the exit if you can!)
• Circle Centre Blue Garage, 26 W Georgia St.
• Merchant’s Garage, 31 S Meridian St.
• Norle Lot, 28 E South St.
• City Park Garage, 120 E Washington St. 
• 25 E South St lot, 25 E South St.

There are more garages a little further away. My personal favorite is the Express Park Garage next to the Winner’s Circle. 

Pro tip: If you’re like me and prefer to know exactly where you will park, you can buy passes in advance through ParkWhiz. 

If you ride your bike, bike racks are located under the Virginia Avenue Garage on the corner near Maryland Street. You can bring your helmet into the arena.

Security

Gates open 90 minutes before game time. To get into Gainbridge, you must pass a metal detector. 

Only small purses  6”x9”x1.5” are allowed — think fanny pack or clutch. Even clear bags larger than this size are prohibited. I cannot overstate how particular they are about this. They do allow exceptions for diaper bags. 

Pro tip:  The arena got rid of the size-check box from previous years. For 2026, security staff measure with a piece of paper. I thought it would be better. Incorrect. They sent me packing because my zipper was over the designated line. Smaller is better!

Concessions

The arena has all the classics (hot dogs, chicken tenders) and many beer, wine, and liquor options. 

Some of the highlights include:

• Three Point Taquiera (Section 6 and 115)
• Orange Leaf (Section 7)
• Please & Thank You Cookies (Section 9)
• Chick-fil-A (Sections 11 and 208)
• The Shake Bar (Section 11)
• Crossroads Eats Operated by Mambos (Section 13) – my personal favorite
• Warehouse District BBQ (Sections 15 and 216)
• Delaware St. Pizzeria (Section 105) 
• Boom Baby! Burgers (Section 117)

Check out the new food options for 2026. 

Pro tip: They have Fast Break grab-n-go concession stands at Sections 4, 18, 101, and 209. Scan your credit card to enter, grab what you want, and leave. You will be billed automatically upon exiting. It’s fast and easy. They have cans of beer, cocktails, soda, wine, and some snacks. 

The Team Store is very busy on game days. Plan accordingly. 

The arena is cashless. 

Pro tip: Our secret is to go shopping or get food during the first quarter.

Family activities for 2026

Family nights

Family nights have returned! Tickets start at just $28 and include a Fever hat, hot dog, Cheez-IT, drink, and a chance to shoot a post-game free throw. 

This offer is available for the following games:

• Sunday, May 17 — Seattle Storm
• Thursday, June 18 — Atlanta Dream
• Friday, July 17 — Seattle Storm
• Friday, Aug. 28 — Connecticut Sun

Purchase the tickets here. 

Freddy’s Kids Club

Sign your children up for the new Freddy’s Kids Club. For $35, they receive a t-shirt, badge, lanyard, mini basketball, and discounted tickets to designated Freddy’s Kids Club games. 

Pre-game activities

You can find some family activities around the concourse before the game, including photo ops, face painting, and caricature drawings.

For parents of littles

Kids under two do not require a ticket. Parents with young children are permitted to bring diaper bags, plastic bottles, and formula into the building. You can store your collapsible strollers beneath your seat. 

Mothers’ Rooms are located on the Main Concourse at Section 2 and at Section 119 on the Krieg DeVault level by the Guest Services desk. Changing tables are in both women’s and men’s restrooms (yay equality) on all levels. Gender-neutral restrooms are available on all levels of the building.

The arena offers a free service called Boomers Buddies. Grown-ups can write their information on a bracelet to put on their child in case they get separated. To register, visit Guest Services on any level of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

New player salaries 

Now, let’s dig into the salary numbers for 2026. 

• The average WNBA salary is $583,000.
  • Last year: $120,000
• Maximum-contract players will earn $1.4 million. 
  • Last year: $249,000
• Minimum salaries will range from $270,000 to $300,000
  • Last year: $66,000

For reference, the average MNBA salary is $10.4 million. 

Our own Kelsey Mitchell was the first to sign a max contract. And Aliyah Boston is the first player to sign a deal under the newly-created Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision. This rule allows top-performing players on rookie contracts to renegotiate their contracts in the final year of their deals. Her new four-year contract is worth $6.3 million.

The Fever picked up the fourth-year option for Caitlin Clark, so we will see her sign a bigger deal next year. 

If you’re a new fan, welcome! We’re happy to have you. Fever game days are the best.