It's difficult to beat the charm, history, and aura of a Saturday afternoon basketball game at Hinkle. I would strongly recommend getting a baseline seat at least once. [18], Hinkle Fieldhouse hosted the entire 1994 Horizon League men's basketball conference tournament as well as parts of the 2004, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Horizon League tournaments. Butler University basketball games remain a great family affair, even as the school joined bigger conferences. There's a fun student section, a new fancy scoreboard and loads of energy. I certainly have done it. [13] The 2015–2016 basketball season the first full season in the upgraded facility. The love for the game--but mostly our mascot Trip--is alive and well in this historic building. Hinkle Fieldhouse Sec 116 Row 3 Seat 6 Nice metal framed, well-padded seats. As many fans will attest to, Hinkle Fieldhouse is known to be one of the best places to catch live entertainment around town. (Most of these bleachers were replaced with seat back chairs during a renovation in 2014.) University basketball games remain a great family affair, even as the school joined bigger conferences. The Hinkle Fieldhouse lot is free for all home events, excluding football and men’s basketball. Interior walls are brown glazed brick. Learn more. [13], Hinkle Fieldhouse has been host to other basketball-related events such as professional basketball teams, U.S. Olympic team exhibition games, and the first USSR-USA basketball game, as well as all-star basketball games for the NBA, ABA and the East-West College All-Stars. The new video board over the center of the court is very clear and allows a great view. Upon first walking into the lobby, you're immediately surrounded by history. It's a shame I never set foot in this basketball temple until I became a Bulldog. Not to mention electric when you and 9,000+ of your best friends are cheering on the men's basketball team!The best part: there is literally not a bad seat in the house. A place where we forget our differences and disagreements and come together for the love of the Dawgs (and many other special events at Butler University). Butler's focus on the fundamentals and try-hard attitude optimizes the spirit of college basketball. I don't know how you can not like Hinkle. Nothing can top the history of Hinkle, and it still gives me goosebumps when I see the court. Admittedly, I may be biased. The Fieldhouse was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987. Post renovation, I feel it is a near perfect blend of old school nostalgia with all the modern amenities one would expect from a high end college basketball program. The west facade is identical to east wall above third floor; however, a two-story brick wing is attached to the west wall at its lower levels. Hinkle Fieldhouse has served as the home court for the Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team since 1928 (with the exception of 1943 to 1945, when it was converted to a military barracks during World War II) and as the site of the annual Indiana High School Boys Basketball Tournament's championship games from 1928 to 1971. After all, it is my alma mater. It's a thrill.But, seriously, this place is simply iconic. In addition to amateur and professional basketball games, it has hosted visits from U.S. presidents, indoor track events and bicycle races, professional tennis matches, circuses, and other civic and religious gatherings. Go Dawgs! The gym, which was originally filled with bleachers, was altered to include about 4,500 chair-back seats (covering nearly all of the lower two levels) and handrails along the aisles; however, some bleachers remain for student seating. Hinkle Fieldhouse Find tickets from 69 dollars to Seattle Storm at Indiana Fever on Tuesday August 18 at 7:00 pm at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. I have to pour some more love on one of my favorite sporting venues of all time. Butler's focus on the fundamentals and try-hard attitude optimizes the spirit of college basketball. If you can get in row 1 or 2 it is a cool vantage point. You might have grown up hearing about "Hinkle magic," but I don't think that you understand the true meaning of the phrase until you become a student athlete that works, eats, and plays there almost every day.

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