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About Fleisher Athletic Center At NJIT
The Fleisher Athletic Center at NJIT is a versatile, on-campus venue in Newark, New Jersey, home to NJIT Highlanders basketball, volleyball, fencing, and swimming. With a capacity in the range of 1,500–1,600 seats, the center features a main hall configured for multiple courts and a behind-the-scenes back bay known as the C gym for intramurals and classes. Whether you’re catching a Highlanders game or a campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Located at 80 Lock Street, Newark, the Fleisher Athletic Center is part of the NJIT wellness and events ecosystem, making it a straightforward choice for local fans and visitors alike. Plan ahead for parking, transit, and nearby dining and lodging to make your visit smooth from arrival to departure.
Pro tips: consider parking at the Summit Street Parking Deck historically used for events, or for Wellness and Events Center occasions, use the Science & Technology Park Garage located at 42 Wilsey Street. NJIT is accessible by Newark Light Rail and several NJT bus routes, with campus guidance available to help you map your trip. For a comfortable overnight stay, explore affiliate hotel partners like Best Western Robert Treat Hotel (50 Park Place), Courtyard Newark Downtown (858 Broad Street), Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, and Hampton Inn & Suites Newark-Harrison-Riverwalk. If you’re aiming for an upcoming game or event, secure your seats early with a trusted local connection—we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 1,500 seats (renovation in 2006); some sources list 1,600 seats.
- Address: 80 Lock Street, Newark, NJ 07103.
- Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose athletic center (-home to NJIT Highlanders basketball, volleyball, fencing, and swimming).
- Seating/chart: main hall had three basketball/volleyball courts with partitioning; back bay 'C gym' could be sectioned for intramurals and classes.
- Parking: historically used the Summit Street Parking Deck (154 Summit Street) for events; for Wellness and Events Center (WEC) events, NJIT directs use of the Science & Technology Park Garage (42 Wilsey Street).
- Transit: NJIT is accessible by Newark Light Rail and NJT bus routes; campus guidance covers getting to campus via multiple transit options.
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Robert Treat Hotel (50 Park Place, Newark); Courtyard Newark Downtown (858 Broad Street); additional options include Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, Hampton Inn & Suites Newark-Harrison-Riverwalk.
- Notable events hosted: NJIT Highlanders basketball, volleyball, and fencing; the last Fleisher Center basketball game was Feb 23, 2017 (NJIT vs USC Upstate); teams moved to the Wellness and Events Center starting in 2017–18.