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About Alachua County Sports & Event Center

The Alachua County Sports & Event Center is a premier, multi-purpose indoor arena located in Celebration Pointe, Gainesville. Opened in 2023 and currently under county management, the venue hosts a wide range of events from athletic competitions to large-scale gatherings. With a robust 130,000 square feet of indoor space and flexible seating configurations, this venue is designed to cater to both intimate performances and large sporting events.

Whether you’re planning to secure seats for a championship game, a community gathering, or a major championship like the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Keep in mind: seating, parking, and amenities adapt to each event. Always verify specifics for your date when you book, and consider our affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to simplify your planning.

Facility highlights include 18 volleyball courts and 10 basketball courts, with 2,400 fixed spectator seats and 1,100 portable seats, totaling around 3,500 seats. Parking is convenient with two covered garages offering 2,200+ spaces. The center sits just off I-75, with accessible parking for buses and ample transit options, and it’s roughly 4.2 miles from Gainesville Regional Airport. A growing cluster of hotels and restaurants within a five-mile radius, including affiliate partners, makes it easy to arrange accommodations and meals in one trip. Expect ongoing developments as county management continues to expand events and community programs.

If you’re coordinating an event at Alachua County Sports & Event Center, you’ll want a straightforward plan: secure your seats early, check parking details for your date, and consider nearby lodging and dining options to create a seamless experience for attendees.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Celebration Pointe, 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608.
  • Facility type: large multi-purpose indoor sports and events center within a mixed-use development.
  • Space: about 130,000 sq ft of indoor space; 90,000 sq ft uninterrupted floor space; 18 volleyball courts; 10 basketball courts.
  • Seating: 2,400 fixed spectator seats plus 1,100 portable seats (total ~3,500).
  • Parking: two covered parking garages with 2,200+ spaces.
  • Transit/Getting There: located near I-75; parking and bus parking options; ~4.2 miles from Gainesville Regional Airport per venue listings.
  • Nearby hotels: numerous options including Hotel Indigo Gainesville and other hotels within a 5-mile radius (42+ hotels noted in local materials).
  • Notable events: hosted the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships; opened in 2023. County takeover of operations planned/underway in 2025.
  • Renaming/demolition: no demolition or official renaming reported; facility continues as Alachua County Sports & Events Center under new county management.