INDIANAPOLIS (January 15, 2026) – The Horizon League announced another major move today ahead of the 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships with the return of the Valeo Fan Zone. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Valeo is the title sponsor of the free fan zone.
 
Why this matters: The Valeo Fan Zone enhances the fan experience on-site at the 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships on March 9 and 10. Fans can remain at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Events Center between men's and women's sessions and take part in exciting activations.
 
Major Voice:
Horizon League Interim Commissioner Christine Neuman
"Valeo has been a great teammate in support of our Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships for the past four years and we are grateful they will again help us make major experiences for our fans in 2026. In addition to the title sponsorship of the Fan Zone, Valeo also supports all of our nearly 4,000 student-athletes as the sponsor of our All-Academic Teams in all 19 sports and is truly a valued community partner of the League."
 
Dig deeper:

• The Valeo Fan Zone will be located in Grand Hall, directly across from the Corteva Coliseum.
• Grand Hall will be open in-between the men's and women's sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
  • On Monday, March 9, fans can visit the Valeo Fan Zone after the women's semifinals from 4-7 p.m. before heading in to the men's semifinal games.
  • The Valeo Fan Zone will be open again on Tuesday, March 10 from 2-7 p.m. following the crowning of a new women's champion and leading into the 7 p.m. men's championship game.
  • The Fan Zone will not be open on Sunday with just one session of action in the Corteva Coliseum.
• The Valeo Fan Zone is free of charge with engagement and photo opportunities for fans to enjoy along with unique food and beverage options for purchase.
• Local artist, Xavier Gray, will return to create another Horizon League-themed mural in partnership with the Penrod Society.
• Work from the 300 Cameras for 300 Kids initiative will also be displayed in this year's Valeo Fan Zone.
• The League's radio show, On the Horizon Weekly with Greg Rakestraw, will also broadcast live from the Valeo Fan Zone on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. ET.
• The 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships will begin March 2 and 4 with early round games on campus and will culminate with second round, semifinal and championship games at the Corteva Coliseum March 8-10. Schools, groups, youth sports organizations and basketball fans interested in attending games or learning more about getting involved in Indianapolis are encouraged to email Kelley Ford at kford@horizonleague.org.
• The Horizon League is an NCAA Division I athletics conference comprised of 11 member institutions headquartered in Indianapolis. The League and our member schools develop nearly 4,000 student-athletes for life. Through unique opportunities in major metropolitan cities, their athletic, academic and personal aspirations can be achieved. Because what they learn today will inspire who they become tomorrow. For more information, visit HorizonLeague.com.
• Valeo Financial Advisors is one of the largest RIA firms in the Midwest, with approximately $11 Billion in assets under management. Valeo provides comprehensive, independent financial advice to our clients with one, simple transparent fee. Headquartered in Carmel, the firm focuses on clients' entire financial picture, including net worth monitoring, cash flow, taxes, business owner optimization, public and private investment management, risk management, and estate planning.  With the firm's mandate on a limited number of clients, Valeo strives to provide peace of mind that can only come from knowing all aspects of your financial life are working well together. For more information, visit www.valeofinancial.com.