You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Jacoby Dickens Center Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Jacoby Dickens Center
The venue
About Jacoby Dickens Center
The Jacoby Dickens Center Gym is a versatile, multi-use athletic facility on the campus of Chicago State University. It hosts CSU volleyball matches and related events in a courteous, no-fuss setting. This page provides practical details to help you secure your seats, plan parking, and arrange nearby lodging and dining for a smooth visit to the south side of Chicago.
\nAddress: 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. The venue is part of the CSU campus and is known for its community-focused events and competitive volleyball action.
Seating is configured for volleyball with a capacity of the best available price; public seating charts are not published in advance. If you’re attending, arrive early to find your preferred spot and enjoy the venue’s straightforward, easy-going atmosphere. For transportation, CSU offers shuttle routes to the Red Line at 95th Street, plus assorted CTA bus options. The Metra 95th Street station is currently under rehab with a planned reopening timeline through 2025–2027. Parking on campus requires CSU parking decals, and guest parking is available for a daily fee of the best available price in designated lots near campus (e.g., NLB, Lot B-1/B-2). We’ve got you covered with nearby hotel and dining options to fit a range of budgets and preferences.
\nNearby hotels and dining partners are highlighted to help you craft a convenient visit. If you’re planning an event or attending CSU volleyball, these resources can streamline your trip while you focus on the game.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628.
- Capacity: 1,500 patrons (Jacoby Dickens Center Gym).
- Venue type: Jacoby Dickens Center Gym, CSU multi-use athletic facility; home to Chicago State University volleyball.
- Seating chart: public seating chart not published; configured for volleyball with 1,500-seat capacity.
- Parking: CSU parking decals required; guest parking available for a daily fee ($5); designated lots near campus (e.g., NLB, Lot B-1/B-2, etc.).
- Transit: CSU shuttle routes to the Red Line at 95th Street; CTA Bus options; Metra 95th Street station currently under rehab with planned reopens (as of 2025–2027).
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center (5225 S Harper Ave); Admiral Motel by OYO Chicago I-94 (9118 S Cottage Grove Ave); Days Inn by Wyndham Calumet Park (12800 S Ashland Ave).
- Notable events: CSU volleyball and related events held at JDC; 2021 season noted CSU hosted a national postseason tournament there for the first time; volleyball tournament events (e.g., NEC-related) have been documented as taking place at JDC.