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About McAuley Aquatic Center
The McAuley Aquatic Center is an indoor competitive aquatic venue on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, built for the 1996 Olympics. Renamed in 2016 to honor Herb McAuley, this facility continues to host major events such as NCAA Championships, ACC Championships, and international test meets. With a 50-meter, 10-lane competition pool and a diving well, it remains a premier site for elite swimming and diving in the Southeast. This page provides practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit, including seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options.
Venue essentials: The main stadium seats approximately 1,900 (some sources cite 1,950). Located inside the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center at 333 Tech Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30332, the facility is active and has hosted Olympic events, conference championships, and NCAA championships. For reliable planning, check the event date and guest services for parking instructions and access routes from campus transportation.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: inside the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center, 333 Tech Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30332.
- Capacity: main stadium seats 1,900 (older sources cite 1,950).
- Venue type: indoor competitive aquatic center with a 50-meter, 10-lane competition pool and a diving well; built for the 1996 Olympics.
- Renaming: originally the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center (GTAC); renamed McAuley Aquatic Center in 2016 to honor Herb McAuley.
- Notable events hosted: 1996 Olympic swimming/diving; ACC Championships (2005); NCAA Championships (2006, 2016, 2022); other international test events and World Cup meets.
- Parking: event parking typically uses the CRC W10 deck and W2 Student Center decks (parking for meets is coordinated by GT Parking & Transportation).
- Transit: MARTA access via North Avenue Station or Midtown Station; Tech Trolley provides campus connection.
- Nearby hotels: Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center (800 Spring Street NW); Loews Atlanta Hotel (1065 Peachtree Street NE); Crowne Plaza Midtown (590 W Peachtree St NW) — the latter is reported closed in some sources.
- Renaming/demolition status: facility remains active with no demolition; renamed in 2016.