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About Great Southern Bank Arena

Welcome to the venue guide for Great Southern Bank Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield, Missouri. With a capacity reaching up to 11,000 for many events, GSBA hosts MSU Bears basketball, concerts, and a variety of performances. Whether you’re here for a sports game, a headline concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with seating insights, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining Recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Important note: Great Southern Bank Arena was formerly known as JQH Arena (2008–2022) and was renamed on April 21, 2022. For accessibility, transportation, and planning, this page provides practical details to help you navigate the venue and Springfield’s hospitality options.

Beyond the main arena floor, the venue features suites, courtside seating, and end-zone arrangements designed to accommodate a range of events from college basketball to big-name tours. The surrounding area offers a variety of lodging and dining choices, including affiliate partner hotels and restaurants to streamline your trip. For public transit, Springfield Transit Services serves the area, and there’s a rideshare zone at Bear Boulevard. Whether you’re visiting for a Bears game or a national act, you’ll find reliable, friendly guidance here to make your experience straightforward and enjoyable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 685 S John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO 65897.
  • Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena on a university campus (Missouri State University).
  • Capacity: up to 11,000 total seats for most events (9,637 chairback; 1,363 bleacher end-zone; 22 suites; 55 courtside; concert end-stage max about 10,542).
  • Renaming: originally JQH Arena (2008–2022); renamed Great Southern Bank Arena on April 21, 2022.
  • Parking: on-campus MSU lots; Bear Park North/South; parking fees may apply; transit-only John Q. Hammons Parkway section; rideshare zone on Bear Boulevard.
  • Transit: served by Springfield Transit Services; designated rideshare pickup/drop-off zone at the south side of the arena.
  • Nearby hotels: University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Hotel Vandivort, The Q Hotel & Suites, among others within a short radius.
  • Notable events: home to Missouri State Bears basketball; examples of hosted acts include Eagles (2008) and Casting Crowns (2008, 2021).