Gates Sports Center - Facilities - Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics

Gates Sports Center

Named in honor of longtime area sportscaster Hilliard Gates, the 68,106 square foot, tri-level facility is located on the northeast end of the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. The historic Hilliard Gates Sports Center is home to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodon athletic program. The facility features a multipurpose gymnasium with a 1,800-seat arena and three basketball/volleyball courts, a 1/9-mile indoor tartan-rubber track, five racquetball/handball courts, and a fitness center. Recent updates include a new court in 2024 as well videoboards and an ESPN+ control room.

The fitness center includes state-of-the-art Life Fitness Bikes, treadmills, elliptical EFX Cross Trainers, Stairmasters, Concept II rowing machines, and Airodyne bikes. Purdue Fort Wayne Health and Wellness Web Site.

Another facility highlight is the strength and conditioning room, which features a Nautilus and Cybex training equipment along with free-weights. An attached wooden floor with mirrored walls is the meeting location for a wide variety of aerobics and dance classes. Fitness Classes, personal training, fitness counseling, and nutrition consulting are available. Appointments for these services can be made at the customer service desk.