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Welcome to Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington’s premier downtown, multi-purpose arena. Located at 101 South Madison Street, the venue hosts a wide range of events including concerts, sports, family shows, and community celebrations. The arena sits adjacent to the Pepsi Ice Center and features configurable seating that adapts to each event—from roughly 6,000 seats for certain setups to 7,000 fixed for sports and 8,000+ for concerts. Let us help you secure your seats and make the most of your visit with practical tips on parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining.

Whether you’re catching a headline concert from a national act or a high-energy Monster Jam, Grossinger Motors Arena offers a central downtown experience with easy access to hotels, eateries, and Bloomington attractions. We’ve got you with up-to-date venue details, seating configurations, and trusted partner recommendations to fit your plans.

Getting there

Grossinger Motors Arena is located at 101 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. The arena is situated in Downtown Bloomington. [1] [2] [3]

Inside the venue

Grossinger Motors Arena has a clear bag policy; guests are not permitted to bring alcohol into the facility. The arena offers an All Access Club for free, providing event announcements, contests, special offers, and pre-sale passwords. Grossinger Motors Arena has a standing capacity of 8,000 and a seating capacity of 7,370. [4] [2]

Venue history

Construction of Grossinger Motors Arena began on August 19, 2004. The arena opened to the public on April 1, 2006. The first event hosted at the arena was a Bloomington Extreme Indoor Football game. The arena was originally known as the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. [1]

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 101 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Venue type: Downtown, multi-purpose arena (also connected to the Pepsi Ice Center; hosts sports, concerts, and events).
Capacity: approximately 7,000 fixed for sports (hockey/indoor football) and 8,000+ for concerts; some configurations may seat around 6,000 for certain setups.
Seating chart: venue configurations vary by event; interactive seating maps are commonly provided via SeatGeek and the official site.
Parking: three main downtown garages (Lincoln Lot, Market Lot, Grossinger Motors Arena Lot) plus street parking; ~3,000+ spaces total plus event-specific pricing.
Transit: served by Connect Transit (public transit).
Nearby hotels: examples include Best Western Plus Bloomington East, DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, Chateau Hotel & Conference Center, Candlewood Suites (Normal), among others listed by Visit Bloomington.
Notable events hosted: major concerts and touring acts (e.g., Rod Stewart, REO Speedwagon, John Mayer, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Eric Church, Luke Combs, etc.), Monster Jam, Disney Live, WWE events, graduations, and local tournaments.
Renaming/demolition: renamed Grossinger Motors Arena in 2017 after naming-rights agreement; it remains active and has not been demolished.