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About Goodman Center - IL

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Goodman Center (officially the Lillian and Larry Goodman Center) at 501 S. Wabash Ave offers a versatile space for athletics, lectures, and receptions. Opened December 1, 2012 as part of Roosevelt University’s downtown campus, this stand-alone field house serves as the home court for Roosevelt Lakers basketball and women’s volleyball. The venue features retractable bleacher seating with flexible configurations to accommodate crowds of varying sizes, from intimate lectures to large receptions.

Whether you’re catching a Lakers game, attending a conference, or hosting a community event, we’ve got you covered with clear details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Seating configurations at Goodman Center are designed to adapt to your event, with options including bleacher setups for up to 500 seated spectators, up to 600 for lectures and presentations, and standing receptions for as many as 800 guests. There is no dedicated on-site parking; however, convenient options include Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave) and Park 1 (525 S. Wabash Ave). Roosevelt University also offers day-of-game parking vouchers at select nearby garages. The venue sits in the Chicago Loop, providing easy access to major CTA lines and bus routes, with proximity to Michigan Ave and Wabash Ave for quick access to surrounding hotels, restaurants, and amenities.

For visitors, we highlight affiliate partner recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth trip. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or a local looking for a convenient stay, you’ll find trusted options close by, along with transit tips to get you to and from Goodman Center with ease.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: retractable bleacher seating for 500; lectures/presentations up to 600; standing receptions up to 800.
  • Address: 501 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605.
  • Venue type: stand-alone athletic/ multi-purpose field house; home to Roosevelt Lakers basketball and women's volleyball.
  • Seating options: flexible layout with various configurations (layout possibilities listed by Roosevelt).
  • Parking: no dedicated on-site parking; nearby options include Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan) and Park 1 (525 S. Wabash); Roosevelt offers day-of-game parking vouchers at select garages.
  • Transit: located in the Chicago Loop with easy access to major CTA lines and bus routes; near Michigan Ave and Wabash Ave.
  • Nearby hotels: numerous Loop/nearby hotels with Roosevelt University accommodations and special rates listed for visitors.
  • Notable events hosted: Roosevelt Lakers home games (basketball/volleyball); center opened December 1, 2012 as part of Roosevelt’s downtown Chicago campus.
  • Renamed/note: officially known as the Lillian and Larry Goodman Center; no demolition history.