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About Hilliard Gates Sports Center
Nestled on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus, the Hilliard Gates Sports Center is a popular on-campus, multi-purpose arena home to the Mastodons basketball and volleyball teams. With a seating capacity of 1,800, Gates offers an intimate game-day atmosphere where fans are close to the action. The venue was renamed Hilliard Gates Sports Center in 1991, previously known as the Multipurpose Building, and continues to host memorable college sports moments, including the Mastodons' first nationally televised game from Gates on December 3, 2022.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Fort Wayne, this page covers seating details, parking, transit options, and convenient accommodations and dining nearby to help you plan a smooth trip to the game.
Gates is easily accessible from Fort Wayne's CitiLink buses and Purdue campus transit, with campus parking lots nearby. For a convenient stay and bite to eat before or after a game, there are recommended partner hotels and restaurants in the surrounding area. We’ve got you covered with practical tips for securing your seats and navigating the campus venue like a pro.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
- Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose arena for Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons basketball and volleyball
- Current seating capacity: 1,800
- Seating chart: official Gates Seat Map published on the Gates Sports Center facility page (2025 Seat Map)
- Parking: campus parking lots near Gates; PFW lists Lot 12 (near Gates) among nearby options
- Transit: Fort Wayne Citilink public transit and Purdue campus transit options serve the area
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Purdue Fort Wayne on campus (4111 Paul Shaffer Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825)
- Notable events hosted: Mastodons basketball/volleyball; first-ever nationally televised Mastodons game from Gates (Dec 3, 2022)
- Renaming note: the arena was renamed Hilliard Gates Sports Center in 1991 (formerly the Multipurpose Building)