Ticket Sales Intern - Fall 2026

Gainbridge Fieldhouse; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 16,500 - 23,500; Part time

Job summary

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is offering a Fall 2026 internship in the Pacers ticket sales department. This on-site program in Indianapolis requires enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student and emphasizes hands-on sales experience, shadowing representatives, and supporting event planning.

Interns must be flexible to work evenings and weekends during games and events, with opportunities leading toward full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in college as a junior, senior, or graduate student while interning.
• Interest in pursuing a career in sports/ticket sales.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for games and events.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Ticket Sales Managers and Group Event Specialists with administrative tasks.
• Shadow Ticket Sales reps on calls, in appointments, and at events to gain hands-on experience.
• Assist in planning and execution of ticket sales events and campaigns.
• Perform data entry in Excel and ticketing systems.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Competitive mindset

Initiative

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Organized

Coachability

Business interest

Flexibility

Education

Junior/Senior/Graduate student in college

Tools

Excel

Archtics

Job description

Internship Term: Fall 2026 (September-December)

Internship Location: on-site in Indianapolis, IN

Anticipated Time Commitment: Opportunities available at approximately 20-25 hours per week, or approximately 40 hours per week

We’re Drafting & Developing the BEST:

Have you always dreamed of working for a professional sports franchise? Do you want to be the BEST in the NBA? If your answer is YES to these questions, then an internship with the Indiana Pacers Ticket Sales Department is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Start Here, Stay Here:

If you’re looking for an internship just to fulfill some needed credits in order to graduate, look for something else. Our internship program is all about preparing you for a career selling sports. We are hiring interns who are dedicated to our team. We are looking for quality people who want to impress us so much that we offer them a full-time job when they graduate.

If you’re interested in starting your career in ticket sales for an NBA franchise, this is your opportunity. When we hire for our consumer sales staff, we start by evaluating our interns. If you’ve proven yourself as a dedicated person with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in sales, then you are right at the top of the list when we hire people for our full-time positions. This internship could be the start of an illustrious NBA career for you.

The Scouting Report:

We are looking for the following qualities and characteristics in a Ticket Sales Intern:

• A strong desire to be in ticket sales after graduation
• A competitive edge that drives them to be the BEST
• Ability to take initiative to find ways to help the franchise regardless of how much or how little work there is to do
• Strong attention to detail
• Insatiable work ethic
• Neat and organized
• Coachable
• Interest in business
• This internship requires flexibility with work schedule. Interns will be required to work games and other company and sales events during the evening and weekend.

The Game Plan:

This is a great launching point to begin your career in sports ticket sales. You’ll learn how to help our Corporate Ticket Sales Managers and Group Event Specialists remain as efficient as possible. You’ll be doing a lot of their administrative work. Best of all, you’ll be able to get actual hands‑on sales experience as we allow you to shadow the Ticket Sales representatives on the phones, out of the office on appointments, and at different events during the season and during the off‑season. This is a paid internship with flexible hours to accommodate your class schedule.

Game Recap of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Researching qualified leads.
• Researching local businesses, organizations, teams, etc.
• Completing data entry utilizing Microsoft Excel and Archtics.
• Creating invoices, receipts, flyers, order forms, and more.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of ticket sales events.
• Shadowing ticket sales reps on the phones and on appointments.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

The Ticket Sales Intern must be enrolled in college course(s) as a junior, senior, or graduate student while maintaining an internship with the Indiana Pacers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Role Players Need Not Apply. We’re Looking for Future Hall of Famers!

We are working to develop the best ticket sales department in all of sports. Therefore, we will be very selective in who we add to our team. We’re looking for candidates who are competitive, detail oriented, coachable, and who have the desire to climb to the top of the industry. Are you ready to be our next All‑Star?

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), we are dedicated to delivering best‑in‑class sports and entertainment experiences while making a positive impact on our community. As the home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we strive to exemplify our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Passion, and Excellence in everything we do. Our mission is to create memorable moments for our fans and foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence both on and off the court. Our purpose is Winning, Serving, and Entertaining.