Inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tourney Headed to Local Arena

Fishers, IN · September 16, 2026

Steam is rising off the asphalt early this morning after heavy overnight humidity. There is plenty in motion across town before any midday showers roll through.

The Lead

Collegiate volleyball is setting up shop in town this autumn. The Big Ten Conference confirmed Tuesday that its inaugural postseason volleyball tournament will debut at the new Fishers Event Center from November 20 to 25.

Bringing the top fifteen teams from one of the country’s premier volleyball powerhouses into a single arena marks an immediate high-profile test for the venue ahead of the Indy Ignite’s winter season. Tournament play spans five intense days, narrowing the field through early rounds directly into the championship match before Thanksgiving.

For area businesses, hoteliers, and restaurants along USA Parkway and 116th Street, the multi-day influx represents an unprecedented wave of weekday visitors and regional sports tourism. Tournament officials plan to announce ticketing tiers and fan events in early October.

Local Pulse

Westbound 116th Street Lane Closures Wrap Up Roads Morning drivers regain full westbound lane capacity near Municipal Drive after overnight curb repairs finish today.
Finance Committee Concludes 2027 Budget Reviews City Hall Department leaders completed preliminary hearings this week ahead of the mayor's full public budget presentation Monday evening.
Library Seeks Community Recipes for Welcoming Week Community Residents can submit heritage family dishes through Saturday for a printed multicultural cookbook releasing later this fall.

Today's Outlook

High 93°F · Low 73°F — Rain showers (30% chance of precipitation)
- Pack an umbrella and dress lightly to handle high humidity and scattered afternoon rain.

What's On Around Town

Today

Free Yoga Wednesdays Flat Fork Creek Park, 8:30–9:30 AM · Free All-levels morning stretch led by Roots & Wings on the lawn.
Fire & Falls Safety Lunch & Learn Fishers Community Center (11400 Johnson Way), Noon–1:00 PM · Free Fishers Fire Department shares essential household safety and prevention tips.
Household Heroes: Drywall Patch + Repair Fishers Maker Playground (8100 E 106th St), 5:30–7:30 PM · $25 Hands-on workshop teaching cutting, plastering, and patching basics for homeowners.

Tomorrow

Together Today Fishers Community Center (11400 Johnson Way), 9:00 AM–1:30 PM · Free
Music at the 106 The 106 Plaza, 6:00–9:00 PM · Free
Yoga on the Beach Geist Waterfront Park, 7:00–8:00 PM · Free

Friday

Library 101: Intro to HEPL Hamilton East Public Library (5 Municipal Drive), 10:00–11:00 AM · Free
Pilates at the 106 The 106 Plaza, 12:15–1:00 PM · Free

Spotlight & Story

Roy G. Holland Memorial Park
- When town leaders established the municipality's first public park in 1991, they preserved 34 central acres in honor of late Council President Roy G. Holland. Today, its 1.25-mile paved trail and shaded ballfields still frame everyday community life.

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