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About Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
Welcome to the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, a versatile indoor arena on Grambling State University’s campus in Grambling, Louisiana. With a capacity of 7,600, the venue hosts Grambling State basketball and volleyball games, concerts, commencements, and a variety of university and community events. We’ve got you with straightforward, no-fuss ticket access and clear details to help you secure your seats for an upcoming event.
Notable moments in the venue’s history include its 2007 ribbon-cutting and the 2007 Eddie Robinson funeral, marking the center as a cornerstone of campus life. In 2024, the arena received upgrades with new digital scoreboards, enhancing the experience for fans and attendees. The Hobdy Assembly Center blends collegiate athletics with on-campus energy, making it a reliable choice for entertaining evenings or meaningful ceremonies.
Whether you’re planning a basketball night, a concert, or a special commencement, we’ll help you navigate seating options, parking, and surrounding amenities so you can focus on the event itself.
Getting there is straightforward: the arena is on the Grambling State University campus, easily accessible from I-20. There is ample on-site parking to accommodate event traffic, making arrival smooth whether you’re coming solo or with a group. After the event, you’ll find nearby lodging options in the Ruston area for a comfortable stay, along with a selection of restaurants to match your post-show plans. Secure your seats with a trusted source and enjoy a dependable, friendly ticket-buying experience.
100 Stadium Dr, Grambling, LA 71245 7,600 - Parking: Ample on-site parking available
- Transit: Accessible from I-20; located on campus with on-site event facilities
- Nearby Hotels (Ruston area): Hampton Inn Ruston, Sleep Inn & Suites Ruston, Fairfield Inn & Suites Ruston, Best Western Plus Ruston, Holiday Inn Express Ruston
- Nearby Dining: Various dining options in Ruston and around campus
- Notable Events: Home court for Grambling State basketball and volleyball; 2007 Eddie Robinson funeral; 2024 digital scoreboard upgrade
- Official Links: Venue official site and Grambling State University pages for event updates
If you’re planning a visit, we’ve got you covered with dependable, straightforward ticket options and practical recommendations to make your experience easy from start to finish.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 7,600 seats.
- Address: 100 Stadium Dr, Grambling, LA 71245 (on Grambling State University campus).
- Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena hosting basketball, volleyball, concerts, commencements, and other events.
- Seating chart: public seating chart not publicly published on official pages; capacity listed as 7,600.
- Parking: ample on-site parking around the arena.
- Transit: accessible from I-20 and located on campus; on-site facilities noted for event traffic.
- Nearby hotels: Ruston-area options within a short drive (e.g., Hampton Inn Ruston, Sleep Inn & Suites Ruston, Fairfield Inn & Suites Ruston, Best Western Plus Ruston, Holiday Inn Express Ruston, etc.).
- Notable events: home to Grambling State basketball and volleyball; Eddie Robinson funeral was held there in 2007; 2024 upgrade announced/implemented with new digital scoreboards; opening/renaming rooted in 2007 ribbon-cutting.