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Adams Event Center, originally opening as Dahlberg Arena and renamed in 1998, sits on the University of Montana campus in Missoula. This versatile arena hosts Grizzlies basketball, major concerts, trade shows, and community events. With a flexible seating chart that accommodates up to 7,500 seats for the largest configurations, Adams Event Center remains a premier venue for performances and sports in Western Montana.
Whether you’re catching a high‑energy basketball game or a headline concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating layouts, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth, enjoyable visit.
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Parking is on‑campus with day passes or hourly permits. Event lots P, Z, M & M1 provide convenient access, and some parking is free after 5pm on weekends. Missoula Mountain Line offers local bus service, while rideshare or taxi can simplify campus access. For a comfortable stay, consider nearby hotels such as Comfort Inn University, DoubleTree Missoula/Edgewater, Residence Inn Missoula Downtown, or Motel 6 Missoula – University. After the show, you’ll find a range of dining options in downtown Missoula to suit any taste.
Past notable events at Adams Event Center include Big Sky Conference basketball tournaments and major concerts by artists like Pearl Jam, Rascal Flatts, Macklemore, Elton John, and Chris Stapleton. For performers and venues alike, Adams Event Center remains a reliable choice for a memorable experience on the University of Montana campus.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Adams Event Center, Skaggs Bldg, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812
- Capacity: up to 7,538 for concerts; 7,321 for basketball; seating chart lists up to 7,500 at largest configuration
- Venue type: multi‑purpose arena on the University of Montana campus (home to Grizzlies basketball; hosts concerts, trade shows, etc.)
- Seating chart: largest arrangement ~7,500 seats; configurations vary by event (floor, lower/upper levels)
- Parking: on‑campus parking with day passes or hourly permits; Quick Stop 20‑minute spots; event lots P, Z, M & M1; some parking free after 5pm on weekends
- Transit: Missoula Mountain Line bus service serves the area; ridesharing or taxi recommended for campus access
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn University; DoubleTree Missoula/Edgewater; Residence Inn Missoula Downtown; Motel 6 Missoula – University (and others)
- Notable events: Big Sky Conference basketball tournaments (five times, 1978–2012); concerts by Pearl Jam, Rascal Flatts, Macklemore; Elton John; Chris Stapleton
- Rename/demolished: originally opened as Dahlberg Arena; renamed Adams Center in 1998