Stadium Seating ChartsFord Center guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy
Ford Center holds up to 10,000 fans and is home to Evansville Purple Aces (NCAA Division I men's basketball). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.
| Capacity | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Opened | November 5, 2011 |
| Home teams | Evansville Purple Aces (NCAA Division I men's basketball) |
| Address | 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47708 |
When are the remaining home games?
17 home games left, starting Mon Nov 2, 2026. Times are local (Central).
| Date | Game | Start | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Nov 2, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs IU Kokomo Cougars | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Nov 7, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Nov 14, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | 1:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Nov 17, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Le Moyne Dolphins | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Mon Nov 30, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Chicago State Cougars | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Dec 5, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 12:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Fri Dec 11, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Brescia Bearcats | 10:00 am | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Dec 15, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Drake Bulldogs | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Dec 29, 2026 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Illinois State Redbirds | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Jan 5, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Indiana State Sycamores | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Jan 12, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Belmont Bruins | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Jan 16, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs UIC Flames | 3:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sun Jan 24, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Northern Iowa Panthers | 3:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Wed Feb 3, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Bradley Braves | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Feb 9, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Murray State Racers | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Mon Feb 15, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Valparaiso Beacons | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sun Feb 28, 2027 | Evansville Purple Aces vs Southern Illinois Salukis | 3:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
When do the doors open at Ford Center?
Doors open 60 minutes before tip-off. (source)
Before you go
- Bags: All bags and purses entering the Ford Center are subject to search prior to entering the arena. Bags larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are prohibited, as are clutch purses larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches and backpacks. Clear bags are not required but are accepted up to the same size limit. Bag policy.
- Food: Outside food or beverages are not allowed to be brought inside the Ford Center at any time.
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