RCA Dome

The RCA Dome opened in 1984 as the Hoosier Dome at a cost of $82 million. Unlike most domed stadiums, the RCA Dome was built by the city as a much-needed expansion to a convention center, not as a stand-alone sporting venue. It had permanent seating for 60,500 and covered 7 π acres or two city blocks. The air-supported roof was 193’ high and weighed 257 tons.

The last event held in the RCA Dome was the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in April 2008.  Demolition started immediately afterward, with implosion of the upper levels of the Dome on December 20, 2008.  The Indiana Convention Center expansion will be constructed in the footprint of the RCA Dome.