There are two major sporting events each year in Fishers, the football and basketball contests between Fishers and HSE High Schools. They are each called the Mudsock Game.
Mudsock is a term that goes back to the origins of Fishers in the 19th century when it was a swampy area and people here had plenty of mud on their socks.
The new Fishers Events Center announces that the Girls and Boys basketball games in 2024 will be played in the new venue, expected to open in November this year. The date is Friday, December 20th, with the girls contest tipping off at 6pm, the boys at 8pm.
Since the Mudsock basketball game has been played mostly in the high school gymnasiums, tickets have been hard to get. The Events Center will seat up to 7,500 fans.
Here is the ticket information:
- Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 9 at 10 a.m. at FishersEventCenter.com.
- General Admission $10 | Reserved Loge and Premium Club $20 | Reserved Courtside $25
- 8 ticket limit per purchase
- Children 5 years and under are free with an accompanying adult ticket
“The rivalry between Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern is the highlight of the sports season,” said Fishers High School Athletic Director Jim Brown. “Every year, the highly anticipated matchup draws a large crowd, creating a vibrant and competitive atmosphere at the venue. Bringing Fishers and Southeastern basketball to the new Fishers Event Center is generating excitement throughout the community. The facility promises an enhanced game-day experience for players and fans alike, with top-notch amenities and a larger seating capacity. This move is seen as a significant step forward for both schools, fostering greater local support and elevating the high profile of the Mudsock rivalry.”
“We could not be more excited to partner with the City of Fishers to host Mudsock Basketball at the new Fishers Event Center,” said Hamilton Southeastern Athletic Director Jim Self. “A Friday night, prime time girls and boys basketball double header between the Royals and the Tigers right before the holiday season in a facility that can accommodate over 7,000 fans is going to be awesome. What a tremendous opportunity for our athletes, coaches, fans, and the Fishers community.”
“The Mudsock Rivalry Game is a legendary addition to the opening series of events we’ll host in the first month of opening Fishers Event Center,” said Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List. “We are excited to be the new home court for this widely anticipated tradition. This is just the beginning of many unforgettable events to come.”