Fishers Event Center - Fishers Freight

Photos by Marc Viquez, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.00

Fishers Event Center 11000 Stockdale St. Fishers, IN 46037

Indy Freight website Fishers Event Center website

Year Opened: 2024 Capacity: 7,500

Fishers Freight Bring the Muscle to the Indy Market

The Fishers Freight are members of the Indoor Football League and play at the Fishers Event Center. The team was officially announced in October 2023 and is owned by Jim Hallett, who also owns the ECHL Indy Fuel. The football team announced their name on December 15, 2023, opting for a city name instead of Indianapolis.

The Freight is an expansion franchise in the IFL, and began its inaugural season in 2025. The team has played only four games as of this writing but has attracted impressive crowds to their home arena. The team’s colors of high visibility yellow, steel blue, and black make for a picturesque color combo that should be a hit for fans of the football team.

Food & Beverage 4

The Fishers Event Center offers multiple food and beverage spots on the first and second floors. The Fuel Zone locations offer fans grab-and-go options for food and beverages. Customers pick up their items and pay for them with their credit card. There are a few kiosks where cheesesteaks and supreme nachos are prepared to order.

The arena’s food court is divided into two sections: District Eats for quick bites like freshly made burgers and pizza held individually under warmers, and District Drinks for refreshing beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Other items include giant-sized brats, barbecue pork sandwiches, ham and cheese kolaches, burgers, and hot dogs. Kickin’ Chicken prepares fried chicken and pork tenderloin sandwiches in front of customers for their sandwiches.

There is plenty to wash down all the food with Coke products, beer, wine, hard seltzers and ciders, and mixed cocktails. The historic railyard of the town inspires the Railyard Pub. The elevated bar offers packaged beers and signature cocktails: Kentucky lemonade, margaritas, and Moscow mules.

The local beers include Full Day Ray, Sun King, and King Jugg varieties, within 3 miles of the arena. King Jugg makes the official Fishers Freight Crew Ale. All of the beer comes by the can and is available in the grab-and-go from the refrigerators.

Atmosphere 4

The atmosphere at The FEC for Freight game is lively and engaging. Fans have an open view from a majority of the second level above the seating bowl. It is phenomenal, noting that games are enjoyable even for those who may not typically follow indoor football.

The sleek and modern design of the building, most notably its sound system and wide open concourses, is impressive. The seating bowl is near capacity, the aisles are packed during intermission, and when a goal is scored, the entire building cheers in unison. The team has non-tradition football field that is colored grey with navy blue endzones.

The venue features a standard four-screen scoreboard that is basic compared to others across the league Bandit, the team’s official mascot, walks around the concourse, providing photo opportunities to all fans, young and old. The Garage Team Shop offers an impressive selection of Freight merchandise from jerseys, caps, t-shirts, and foam fingers.

The arena features a premium club and suites on the west side and large club seating on the southeast corner of the upper concourse. There are also two bars on opposite ends of the arena: The North Club Market and the Nickle Plate Market. Fans enjoy a drink or two during intermission or take a break from the action during the game.

The bag policy includes clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC. It does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. Bags cannot be tinted with color or include oversized content that prevents visibility into the clear bag. Only non-clear bags that are smaller than 4.5” x 6.5” will be permitted into the stadium. Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4.5” x 6.5” in size will not be allowed.

Overall, attending an Freight game at the Fishers Event Center promises an exciting and memorable experience with a vibrant atmosphere that appeals to newcomers of the indoor sport that has been absent for two decades in the area.

Neighborhood 4

The FEC is in Fishers, Indiana, off of I-69. The arena is within a 15-minute walk to The Yard at Fishers District, which features a variety of restaurants and bars. They include quick bites such as Shake Shack, Chicken Salad Chick, Torchy’s Tacos, and Bibibop Asian Grill.

However, if desiring a little more ambiance, the 1933 Lounge, The HC Tavern and Kitchen, and Sangiovese Ristorante are fine choices. Sun King Brewery is located at The Yard and includes The Fishers Test Kitchen, local chef-inspired cuisine, and rotating test concepts.

A few blocks across the interstate are a few more choices, including Full Day Ray Restaurant and Brewery, Parks Place Pub, and King Jugg Brewery. Indiana’s only IKEA and Top Golf locations are within eye-sight of the arena, along with Portillo’s, a spot for iconic Chicago food: Italian beef, Vienna beef hot dogs, sandwiches, and ribs.

Fans 4

The fans are not here for curiosity of the football game, but want to see a win. The chants are loud on first down plays for the offense and third down plays on defense. They applaud the rough and tumble play on the field and are becoming knowledgeable of iFL rules that include the two-point deuce and out of bound kick-offs coming back to the 20-yard.

Access 4

Like its predecessor, fans cannot walk around the upper concourse, as the premium club and suites take up the majority of the western portion of the building. Fans enter from the ground floor and access staircases to the upper concourse. There is enough room to walk around, but it narrows out at the North Club Market bar area. There are a few standing-room-only spots towards the northern part of the concourse that have slightly obstructed views of the ice.

Fans can either prepay to park or scan their phones on signs in the lot to make a payment, eliminating the need for gates and minimizing traffic congestion. There is signage where fans can scan a code to access the website and pay $10 or $20, depending on location.

Many of the concession stands are grab-n-go, providing easy access in and out. When purchasing a beer, staff members open up your cans at the point of purchase. The longest lines are for the cheesesteak and nacho kiosks, where items are made in order.

Return on Investment 4

Ticket prices are $24 and $38 before fees on the team’s website, while parking is $10 in the general admission lot and $20 in the VIP lots closer to the arena's entrance. Menu prices include $6 for a hot dog to $13 for a chicken sandwich with a fry basket. Macro beers are $10, and microbrews are $13. The team shop offers plenty of merchandise: jerseys, caps, t-shirts, and mini-footballs.

Extras 4

The FEC earns a point for convenience with its parking fees, freshly made chicken sandwiches at the Kickin’ Chicken stand, and sensory kits for fans with sensory sensitivities. The arena also earns an extra point for the grey and blue football field.

Final Thoughts

The Fishers Freight returned indoor football to the Indianapolis area after a 20-year hiatus. The product, game day atmosphere, and half-time show are what fans expect in the IFL. The crowd and atmosphere are here to see their team win and not just for a night out with friends and family. The franchise is off to a great start at the Fishers Event Center.

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