The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse - Lebanon Leprechauns
- Marc Viquez
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
Photos by Marc Viquez, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.71
The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse 645 Fieldhouse Way Lebanon, IN 46052
Year Opened: 2024 Capacity: 1,000
Leprechauns in Lebanon
The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse is located in Lebanon, Indiana and is a 200,000 square foot athletic facility that is home to 8 basketball courts, 12 pickleball courts, a turf field, and pitching and hitting tunnels. It can be used for any kind of sport Under One Roof and was completed in 2024.
The fieldhouse is home to the Lebanon Leprechauns of The Basketball League, a minor basketball league with 33 teams across the country broken up into 7 divisions. It is said to be the third-best league of its kind after the NBA and the G-League in the country and has seen players sign contracts with professional leagues around the world, including Lindy Waters III of the Detroit Pistons.
The Leprechauns began operations as a team in 2022 and played their home games at the Lebanon High School gymnasium. They developed a loyal following and featured heavy community involvement from game-day staff and local businesses. The club moved into The Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the 2025 season.
Food & Beverage 4
The best part of playing in a state-of-the-art venue is an impressive two-window concession stand offering a variety of snacks and drinks to fans at every home game, including a high-tech cotton candy machine that is a fan favorite.
That Concession Stand offers nachos, mozzarella sticks, jumbo pretzels, hot dogs, mini corndogs, fries, chicken tenders, and Chick-fil-A sandwiches. The sweet treats include brownies, candy, and Rice Krispie treats. There are also breakfast items such as french toast, sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, Pop-Tarts, and muffins. All fountain sodas are Coke products.
The cotton candy machine makes it the way you want it on site,
During Leprechaun games there are two beers on taps by Lebanon’s own Klooz Brewz & Public House, offering a pilsner and Irish ale, along with wine, mimosas and High Noon can varieties. Each cell costs between $9 to $10 a serving.
The cotton candy machine might be the most interesting food vendor in the building. Fans deposit $7 into the machine, and a robot makes the cotton candy to their liking on a stick. They can watch the process through the window and pick it up via the automatic doors.
Atmosphere 4
The Leprechauns offer a well-polished game day atmosphere that is above and beyond many basketball teams of its kind in the state. It is not the typical opening of the doors to the arena and letting fans watch a game. A lot is going on, from in-game entertainment, to concessions, and kid-friendly engagement.
The home court is sectioned in the fieldhouse with three bleachers that offer seating for around 1,000 fans. A large team banner hangs at one end while the players are introduced underneath a giant inflatable rainbow. After that, an in-house MC entertains fans from beginning to end, along with a team mascot and DJ Logo, the team’s official DJ. They add the sound and soul to the Leprechains in-game atmosphere and bring a lot of life to the building.
Fans are encouraged to come onto the court and parade through the cheerleaders' pom-poms
In between breaks of play, the kids come out and get involved in a variety of promotional activities that include a dizzy bat race, an inflatable bed race, music chairs, and a basketball race where kids dress up in leprechaun outfits. When that is not happening, the official dance team cheers at one end of the court and dances during breaks in the game. In the 4th quarter, they make up a Soul Train Line where all fans are encouraged to dance through their pom poms.
The merchandise table is filled with team gear of t-shirts and jerseys, while an additional table offers key chains, stickers, glasses, koozies, and bottle openers. A VIP area offers food and beverages, plus court-side seats. There are also scheduled posters, and game day programs are free of charge.
Neighborhood 3
The historic downtown area of Lebanon is a 2-mile drive from the fieldhouse. The town square area offers a collection of shops and restaurants that are worth checking out before or after the game if time permits.
Klooz Brew Brewery and Public House features 7 taps, smash burgers, wraps, and mac and cheese varieties. The relaxed atmosphere is a fantastic spot for a beer or a cider. Four Finger Distillery offers bourbon neat or mixed in your favorite cocktail. Other options in the area include Taco Alibi, 1830 Chophouse, and Arni’s Pizza.
Fans 3
The Leprechauns had their biggest crowd of the year during our visit and on a busy holiday weekend with many other sporting options to choose from. The capacity was at 75 percent capacity, and many fans dressed in team gear. The game was close towards the end, and many received autographs from the players on the court at its conclusion.
Access 4
The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse is off exit 139 on I-65 and 2 miles from downtown Lebanon. There is more than enough parking, and once inside the building, there is easy access to the seating bowl.
Return on Investment 4
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $30 for VIP seating, which includes food from Backroads BBQ and desserts. The price of merchandise includes t-shirts and polos for $20, hoodies for $35, and jerseys for $45. The concession prices are a tad high: beer is $9, soda is $5, and a hot dog is $7. The prices are close to a Pacers or Fever game at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. However, that has nothing to do with the Leprechauns
The Leprechauns have plenty of merchandise for fans to purchase at games.
The food prices might be the only complaint since ticket prices and the value entertainment for kids are still worth coming out to a game during the months between March and May. Merchandise is affordable and free programs are always a plus at any sporting event these days.
Extras 4
There are many extras in attending a Leprechaun game, including polished entertainment during breaks in the game from an in-house MC, DJ, and a dance team. There are a lot of kids’ activities during time-outs that offer fun for the family. The merchandise is well-made and comes in many varieties, and the cotton candy machine is worth checking out during a visit to the building.
Final Thoughts
I was not expecting from my visit to the fieldhouse, but the Lebanon Leprechauns offer a fantastic alternative to the NBA and college basketball in the state of Indiana. It offers just about everything a fan would want at this level of hoops, and others of its kind should take note of their game-day operations.
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