James T. Morris Arena

Campus

IU Indianapolis

Completion date

September 2026

Project type

Major New Athletics Facility

Primary use

Athletics

Architect

Ratio Architects, LLC

Team leader

Brett Hatchett

Project budget

State funding

$89,000,000

Internal budget

$21,000,000

Total budget

$110,000,000

Project description

This project includes the design and construction of an approximately 134,000 gross square foot, multi-purpose arena on the IU Indianapolis campus, serving as a key addition to the IU Indianapolis Sports District. The facility will seat approximately 4,500 patrons and support NCAA Division I basketball and volleyball, while also accommodating a wide range of other athletic and community events. Flexible, retractable seating will allow the space to be reconfigured for activities such as volleyball, wrestling, and other recreational uses. The arena will include an auxiliary gymnasium, athletics offices, and approximately 16,000 square feet of office space, along with locker rooms, training and fitness areas, concourse space, and patron amenities. Designed as a versatile, modern venue, the facility will enhance the university’s ability to host significant indoor events not currently supported in the downtown area.