Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall ( SCOTT), is a 17,222-seat arena on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
A stadium & arena inside Bloomington
You can stay in Bloomington
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is inside Bloomington, which has 35 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 46 miles northeast and Louisville is about 83 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1971
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall dates from 1971 and is run by Indiana University Bloomington. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Bloomington. Green months are the mild ones.
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall ( SCOTT), is a 17,222-seat arena on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is the home of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball and women's basketball teams. It opened in 1971, replacing the "New" IU Fieldhouse. The court is named after Branch McCracken, the men's basketball coach who led the school to its first two NCAA National Championships in 1940 and 1953.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1971
- Run by
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Where to stay near Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bloomington (35) and Bloomington Township (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | in town | — | 35 28 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 83,307 | $321K | C− |
| Bloomington Township | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 46,702 | $286K | — |
| Washington Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 46 14 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 5,238 | $305K | — |
| Perry Township | 4 mi south | 5 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 52,290 | $327K | — |
| Nashville | 15 mi east | 25 min | 21 10 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,273 | $295K | — |
| Jackson Township | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds | 4,045 | $235K | — |
| Salt Creek Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,422 | $333K | — |
| Benton Township | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 3,203 | $345K | — |
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Getting there
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Also near Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Other well-known places within 50 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
Big draw44 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
45 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
2in town MuseumEskenazi Museum of Art
32 mi MuseumMiller House and Garden
45 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
50 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
48 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eskenazi Museum of Art: Kzollman (Kevin J.S. Zollman)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Miller House and Garden: Nyttend, Public domain · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0
Visiting Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Is Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington?
Yes. It’s inside Bloomington, IN.
When is the best time to visit Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–82°.
How far is Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall from Indianapolis and Louisville?
About 46 miles northeast of Indianapolis and about 83 miles southeast of Louisville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?
Indianapolis (IND), about 39 miles away.
Where should I stay near Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?
Bloomington (in town, 35 places to stay), Bloomington Township (in town, 30 places to stay) and Washington Township (14 mi, 46 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bloomington
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