Last Updated on June 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Indiana Fever have been one of the WNBA’s most stable franchises since joining the league in 2000. Throughout their history, the team has remained under the ownership of the same organization that also controls the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, providing continuity and long-term support.
Herb Simon and Pacers Sports & Entertainment (2000–Present)
The Indiana Fever were established as a WNBA expansion franchise in 2000 by Herb Simon and Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Simon, who had already owned the Indiana Pacers for many years, was instrumental in bringing a WNBA team to Indianapolis.
Under Simon’s ownership, the Fever quickly became one of the league’s most successful franchises. The team made multiple playoff appearances, reached the WNBA Finals in 2009 and 2012, and captured its first championship in 2012 behind stars Tamika Catchings, Katie Douglas, and Briann January.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment has continued to invest in the franchise through player development, facilities, and community outreach programs. The organization’s long-term commitment to women’s basketball has helped the Fever remain one of the WNBA’s cornerstone franchises.
Indiana Fever Owners at a Glance
- Herb Simon / Pacers Sports & Entertainment (2000–Present)
The Fever have enjoyed remarkable ownership stability since their founding. Under Herb Simon and Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the franchise has grown from an expansion team into a WNBA champion and one of the league’s most recognizable organizations.