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About Burt Flickinger Athletic Center
The Burt Flickinger Athletic Center is a versatile, multi‑purpose indoor arena and athletic complex in downtown Buffalo. Known for hosting major college championships, boxing, and past wrestling and basketball events, the venue offers flexible spaces including an Olympic-size pool, field house, and multiple gym areas. With a field house seating around 3,000 and total capacity that can reach roughly 3,200 depending on configuration, this facility serves as a community hub for athletes and fans alike. Whether you’re attending a MAAC Swimming & Diving Championship, a local meet, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to make your trip smooth and straightforward.
Location: 21 Oak Street, Buffalo, NY 14203. Parking is available in surrounding pay lots, with City Campus Parking Lot A at 45 Oak Street used for campus events. The venue is in downtown Buffalo, convenient to NFTA public transit (bus and rail) in the city core. When you secure your tickets, consider nearby hotels such as Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown, Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside, Residence Inn Buffalo Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown, and Hotel at the Lafayette for convenient stays. For a satisfying post‑event meal or a quick bite before the show, explore nearby dining options—our insider picks emphasize trustworthy spots within easy reach of the venue. If the event is rescheduled, we’ll note RESCHEDULED from the original_date and keep you informed. As always, we make ticket buying easy, reliable, and hassle‑free with clear details and friendly assistance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 21 Oak Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
- Venue type: Multi-purpose indoor arena / athletic center (Olympic-size pools, field house, gym spaces)
- Seating capacity: field house seats about 3,000; some sources list a total capacity around 3,200
- Seating chart: public seating chart not publicly published; capacity varies by configuration
- Parking: pay lots in the surrounding downtown area; City Campus parking Lot A at 45 Oak Street is used for campus events
- Transit: downtown Buffalo location; accessible via NFTA public transit (bus/rail) in the city core
- Nearby hotels: Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown; Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside; Residence Inn Buffalo Downtown; Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown; Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown; Hotel at the Lafayette
- Notable events hosted: MAAC Swimming & Diving Championships since 2011; past ECW wrestling events (1997–2000); boxing (e.g., Joe Mesi vs. Anthony Green in 1999); former home to Buffalo Rapids (ABA) and Buffalo 716ers (PBL)