Fishers City event center projects $6.4M gross income for 2026; managers cite schedule shifts and utility costs

Event center managers told the Fishers City Council that the venue’s 2026 operating forecast calls for roughly $6.4 million in gross income and a series of schedule and staffing changes that together will shape next year’s revenue and expenses.

The forecast matters because the event center must contribute to city debt-service and municipal revenues. Staff said the venue will continue to remit a $3 facility fee on every ticket sold that is paid to the city and that the center’s operations are expected to contribute about $1 million toward annual debt-service obligations.

Event Center Manager (staff member) said the change in next year’s revenue mix stems largely from a shift in tenants and touring shows. “We got a couple, leads can show contingent shows out there that are part of that number,” the manager said, adding that some tenant games in 2025 were…