Ford Center
Evansville, IN
1 Southeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 47708
VENUE GUIDE
Ford Center
Plan more than your event at Ford Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Ford Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Ford Center and the surrounding Evansville area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (1,750 reviews)
Hyatt Place Evansville / Downtown
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (470 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Evansville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (197 reviews)
Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (7,692 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Ford Center & the Area
Ford Center is an event venue in Evansville, IN. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Ford Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Tiki On Main
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (713 reviews)
Gangnam Korean Cuisine
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (692 reviews)
The Foundry Room
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (74 reviews)
Lic's Deli & Ice Cream
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (267 reviews)
NANDO Wood-Fired Steak & Seafood
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (300 reviews)
The Rooftop
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (952 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Arcademie
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (209 reviews)
Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (198 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Starbucks
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (155 reviews)
Just Rennie's Cafe & Cookie Company
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (26 reviews)
The Daily Grind
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ford Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (263 reviews)
Hometown Nutrition Evansville(Herbalife)
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ford Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (100 reviews)
River Kitty Cat Cafe
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (514 reviews)
McDonald's
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (2,140 reviews)
Attractions
Children's Museum of Evansville
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,032 reviews)
Self.e Alley (Evansville Mural Art)
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (26 reviews)
Reitz Home Museum
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (179 reviews)
Four Freedoms Monument
0.5 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (388 reviews)
Shopping
Covert and Lodge Shopping Center
2.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (918 reviews)
Diamond Center
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (110 reviews)
Town Center North
2.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ford Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (1,531 reviews)
Weinbach Shopping Center
2.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (742 reviews)
The Crossing
2.3 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (48 reviews)
Westgate Center
2.3 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (27 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Ford Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Tiki On Main
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (713 reviews)
Gangnam Korean Cuisine
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Ford Center for after the show or game.
Today: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (692 reviews)
The Foundry Room
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 6:00 – 10:00 AM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (74 reviews)
NANDO Wood-Fired Steak & Seafood
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Ford Center.
Today: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (300 reviews)
The Rooftop
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ford Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (952 reviews)
Samuel's
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Ford Center.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (503 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Arcademie
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (209 reviews)
Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (198 reviews)
Getting to Ford Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Ford Center in Evansville, IN. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • METSI serves Evansville, IN. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Ford Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Ford Center can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Ford Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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