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Pacers host Hawks in preseason at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 10; venue posts security and bag rules

Gainbridge Fieldhouse lists an Indiana Pacers preseason game vs. the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, October 10 and posts entry guidance including security screening, bag size limits and parking options for guests.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDTOriginal reporting: October 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT · Brief prepared from earlier coverage

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The Gainbridge Fieldhouse event page for the Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks preseason game on Saturday, 2026-10-10 says all guests are subject to security screening, visual inspection and bag inspection by venue personnel and asks fans to arrive early, travel light and have mobile tickets ready.

The venue’s rules on the event page state backpacks are not allowed except for specified exceptions; hard-sided bags are prohibited; bags larger than 6" x 10" x 2" are not allowed; and purses or diaper bags that resemble backpacks may be permitted case-by-case and are subject to management approval. The page also notes several downtown parking options within walking distance of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

WHY IT MATTERS

Gainbridge Fieldhouse’s event page provides the specific entry and bag rules attendees must follow when coming to the Pacers’ scheduled preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on 2026-10-10. Security screening and visual inspection mean venue staff will check people and their bags at entry; complying speeds entry. Practical steps supported by the venue page include arriving early, using mobile tickets and bringing only permitted items.

The venue specifies size and type limits: no backpacks except for named exceptions, no hard-sided bags, and no bags larger than 6" x 10" x 2". Purses and diaper bags that look like backpacks are allowed only at management’s discretion. For attendees who drive, the page lists multiple downtown parking garages and street parking within walking distance of the arena.

Next step: check Gainbridge Fieldhouse’s official event page before travel for any updates to entry procedures or parking information and plan to arrive early with a compliant bag and mobile ticket.

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