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Welcome to Gross Memorial Coliseum, the centerpiece of Fort Hays State University’s on-campus sports and events complex in Hays, Kansas. This multi-purpose arena hosts Fort Hays State basketball and volleyball, wrestling, indoor track, and a variety of championship events, including KSHSAA state competitions. With modern seating in both balcony and bleacher sections, the venue balances a classic collegiate atmosphere with updated comfort for today's crowds. Whether you’re visiting for a Tigers game or a special event, we've got you covered with seating details, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth trip.
Address: 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601. The Coliseum sits on the Fort Hays State University campus, with on-campus parking adjacent to the Highway 183 bypass and overflow lots K and L for high-traffic events. Campus transit via Tiger Transport, plus external options like Greyhound, provide convenient access to nearby venues. If you’re looking for a place to stay after the game, consider Sleep Inn & Suites Hays or Avid Hotel Hays, along with additional lodging and dining choices in the Hays area. As a recognized national-quality DII arena, Gross Memorial Coliseum offers an excellent experience for players and fans alike and remains a staple of FHSU athletics and events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Hays, Kansas, on the Fort Hays State University campus.
- Venue type: multi-purpose arena (basketball, volleyball, wrestling, indoor track).
- Capacity: 6,814 (FHSU Athletics) vs. 6,196 (FHSU Facilities – Campus Buildings listing) depending on configuration.
- Address: 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601.
- Seating/chart: public seating chart is not widely published; seating consists of balcony and bleacher areas and has been updated with modern seating over time.
- Parking: on-campus parking adjacent to Highway 183 bypass; overflow lots (K and L) used during high-traffic events.
- Transit: campus shuttle service (Tiger Transport) and external transit options (Greyhound stops in Hays).
- Nearby hotels: Sleep Inn & Suites Hays; Avid Hotel Hays; other options in the Hays area.
- Notable events hosted: Fort Hays State basketball and volleyball programs, wrestling and indoor track; KSHSAA state championships; venue has received national recognition as a top DII arena.
- Renamed/demolished: not demolished or renamed; commonly referred to as Gross Memorial Coliseum or Gross Coliseum.