Fan-first venue to host State Farm All-Star Saturday Night with AT&T Slam Dunk, Starry 3-Point Contest and Kia Skills Challenge
- State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, February 17 as part of NBA All-Star 2024.
- Purpose-built for fans, Lucas Oil Stadium makes this premier event more accessible than ever to the community, and the first batch of 10,500 tickets will go on sale to the public in Indiana beginning July 24 for $24, $49 and $79.
- Sign up to receive more information at Pacers.com/AllStar2024
- The event will be set up in the south end of Lucas Oil Stadium, with approximately 35,000 seats surrounding the field.
- The NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee will purchase and distribute 2,400 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night tickets to non-profit and community organizations.
- Thanks in part to support from the Indianapolis Foundation and donors to the Indy Championship Fund, IndyGo bus rides will be free throughout NBA All-Star 2024, March 15-18. February, with extended night service.
INDIANAPOLIS – The NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee announced today that State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, February 17. As one of the most anticipated events during NBA All-Star, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night brings together many of the league’s brightest stars to showcase their skills in the AT&T Slam Dunk, Starry 3-Point Contest and Kia Skills Challenge. The 73rdrd The NBA All-Star Game will be held on Sunday, February 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
10,500 tickets will go on sale to the general public for $24, $49 and $79 on July 24. Fans in Indiana will have the first opportunity to purchase and should sign up to receive more information about the sale process at Pacers.com/AllStar2024. In addition, the host committee will purchase and distribute 2,400 tickets free of charge to local partners, community groups and non-profit organizations.
“State Farm All-Star Saturday Night is one of the most exciting and entertaining nights in all of sports, and holding it at Lucas Oil Stadium, one of football’s most iconic venues that was also thoughtfully designed for basketball events, makes enabled us to make it more accessible than ever to our community,” said Rick Fuson, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. “This focus on community is one of the ways that will make NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis so special and unique, and I’m grateful to our friends and partners at the NBA and the Capital Improvement Board for working with us to make this possible.”
The host committee also announced that thanks to the generosity of IndyGo, the Indianapolis Foundation and donors to the Indy Championship Fund, IndyGo buses will be free for all riders during NBA All-Star 2024 from February 15-18. Buses will offer extended service, ensuring riders have easy transportation home after downtown events. The Pacers Bike Share, operated by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, will also be free during the four days of NBA All-Star 2024.
“Between two top sports venues, four days of free public transportation and one of the most walkable cities in America, NBA All-Star has never been more accessible or fan-friendly,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. “It’s no surprise. When it comes to hosting major events, Indianapolis does it like no other.”
In addition to hosting one of the most beloved annual All-Star events, the use of Lucas Oil Stadium allows organizers to maximize this versatile downtown facility for fan engagement. NBA All-Star Saturday Night festivities will take place in the south end of the stadium, with about 35,000 seats around the court, while the north end will be used for concerts and performances. More details about these events will be shared at a later date.
“We are thrilled to bring State Farm All-Star Saturday Night to Lucas Oil Stadium, where the event will be enjoyed by more fans than ever before,” said Kelly Flatow, Head of Events, NBA. “We appreciate the incredible collaboration of the NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee and the Capital Improvement Board to bring this to life, further helping us realize our vision of building an inclusive and fan-first NBA All-Star 2024.”
The walkability and connectivity of downtown Indianapolis help make the city ideal for hosting large events of this nature. For decades, city and state leaders have invested in downtown sports facilities that are both world-class and convenient for fans and visitors, and Lucas Oil Stadium’s proximity to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Convention Center and other key venues will make the NBA All-Star 2024 experience is as fan-friendly and community-centric as possible.
“NBA All-Star and All-Star Saturday Night exemplify how our community comes together to celebrate our revered sport of basketball with exciting and affordable events, and we can’t wait to welcome fans to Lucas Oil Stadium for the activities we host for. , said CIB Executive Director Andy Mallon. “I am grateful to IndyGo and Pacers Bike Share for providing free transportation for those who want to make the trip from the Fieldhouse to the Stadium and for those who have not visited the Stadium in a long time time. or who are ready for their first visit, NBA All-Star Saturday Night is the perfect time to check it out.”
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