Market Square Arena

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Market Square Arena
Location Indianapolis, Indiana
Opened September 15, 1974
Closed October 24, 1999
Demolished July 8, 2001
Other Names n/a
Tenants Indiana Pacers (1974-99)
Indianapolis Racers (1974-78)

Market Square Arena was an indoor arena in Indianapolis. Completed in 1974, at a cost of $23 million, it seated 16,530 for basketball and 15,993 for ice hockey. Seating capacity for concerts and other events was adjusted by the use of large curtains which sealed off the upper rows.

List of credited publications

League Date/Season Team(s) Type
World Hockey Association January 7, 1975 Indianapolis Racers vs. Vancouver Blazers Program
American Basketball Association 1975-76 Indiana Pacers Program
College basketball March 22 & 24, 1980 Final Four (Iowa, Louisville, Purdue, UCLA) Program

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