Why Pacers pregame and postgame shows no longer originate from the entry pavilion

The long-used Fox Loft gave way to a courtside setup as FanDuel Sports Network standardized its broadcasts across regions.

Inside the northeast corner of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, just inside the Delaware Street entrance, is a corner space long reserved for Pacers television broadcasts. A few years ago, the Pacers added permanent stairs to make this area easier to access.

For his first 11 seasons on Pacers telecasts, host Jeremiah Johnson opened and closed each FanDuel Sports Network Indiana broadcast from that spot — with Pacers Live Pregame and Pacers Live Postgame Show.

That changed early in the 2025–26 NBA season.