IU Indianapolis Dedicates James T. Morris Arena
The 3,902-seat downtown venue, home to Jaguars basketball and volleyball, also houses USA Track & Field offices.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Track & Field
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Indiana University Indianapolis dedicated the James T. Morris Arena on November 11, 2026, at 725 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. The $110 million multipurpose venue seats 3,902 and is home to IU Indianapolis Jaguars basketball and volleyball.
Why it matters
The arena gives Indianapolis a new 3,902-seat venue for collegiate athletics and houses USA Track & Field's operations in the city. It was financed largely with state appropriations alongside Indiana University funds.
The arena seats 3,902 and cost $110 million, with about $89 million from state appropriations and $21 million from Indiana University. It contains 16,000 square feet of office space for USA Track & Field.
The players
Indiana University Indianapolis
The Indianapolis campus of Indiana University, which invested $21 million in the arena and whose Jaguars teams play there.
Pamela Whitten
President of Indiana University, who delivered remarks at the arena's dedication ceremony.
James T. Morris
A late Indianapolis civic leader, philanthropist and IU alumnus for whom the arena is named, with past roles at Pacers Sports & Entertainment and the United Nations World Food Programme.
The details
Construction began with a groundbreaking in February 2025, and the building was dedicated on November 11, 2026. The arena is named for James T. Morris, a late civic leader, philanthropist and IU alumnus whose career included roles with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the Indianapolis mayoral administration, Lilly Endowment Inc. and the United Nations World Food Programme. The dedication featured remarks from IU President Pamela Whitten, Jackie Morris and Luke Bosso.
Timeline
February 2025: Groundbreaking for the arena construction.
November 11, 2026: Official dedication ceremony of the arena.
Roadmap
The arena extends Indianapolis's pattern of publicly supported sports facility investment, with state appropriations covering most of its $110 million cost. Its placement downtown and co-location of USA Track & Field offices ties collegiate athletics to the city's broader sports identity.
The arena adds a 3,902-seat venue for IU Indianapolis Jaguars basketball and volleyball games downtown. USA Track & Field's 16,000 square feet of offices in the building place the national governing body's staff in Indianapolis.
The takeaway
Publicly funded venues increasingly combine collegiate athletics with national sports organizations under one roof. Residents and fans can expect the arena to become a fixture of downtown Indianapolis's athletic calendar.
Further reading
For more on the city's competitive scene, see Indianapolis Track & Field.
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