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About Al McGuire Center
The Al McGuire Center is Marquette University's on-campus arena and athletics facility, home to university basketball and volleyball. Located at 770 N 12th St in downtown Milwaukee, this venue seats roughly 3,700 (some maps cite up to 4,000) and hosts regular season games, tournaments, and events like the BIG EAST Volleyball Tournament. Whether you’re planning a solo trip or bringing a group, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your tickets with ease.
As your trusted connection for tickets, we’ll guide you to reliable seating options, easy parking, and convenient places to stay and eat within a short stroll of the arena. Remember, tickets sell quickly for in-demand Marquette events, so secure your seats when you’ve found the right option.
Al McGuire Center sits near Milwaukee’s downtown campus, offering accessible transit via Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). Spectator parking is available in the Wells Street parking structure at the corner of Wells St and 13th St for about the best available price per vehicle on event days. Team parking details are provided by Marquette University. After the event, you’ll find a variety of nearby hotels and restaurants that welcome visitors with MU-friendly discounts or packages. For the best experience, check the venue’s official event calendar and our listing for up-to-date information on dates and seating availability. If you’re visiting for events like the BIG EAST Volleyball Tournament or similar, plan ahead and arrive early to enjoy the surrounding campus area and downtown Milwaukee amenities.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 770 N 12th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Venue type: on-campus basketball/volleyball arena and athletics facility
- Capacity: 3,700 (official Marquette Athletics page); some campus maps cite a 4,000-seat arena
- Seating chart: public seating maps are available from third-party vendors (e.g., Ticketmaster, TicketIQ)
- Parking: spectator parking in the Wells Street parking structure (corner of Wells St and 13th St), $10; team parking details provided by MU
- Transit: served by Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS)
- Nearby hotels: official Marquette listing includes Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee (~0.7 miles), Brewhouse Inn & Suites (~0.8 miles), and other nearby options with MU discounts
- Notable events: hosted the 2019 BIG EAST Volleyball Tournament