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About McGrath-Phillips Arena

McGrath-Phillips Arena is a on-campus, multi-purpose arena within DePaul University's Sullivan Athletic Center in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. With a seating capacity of 3,000, it hosts DePaul women’s basketball and volleyball, and has a rich history including past use by the men’s program. The arena was renamed McGrath-Phillips Arena in 2011, following the renaming of the facility to Sullivan Athletic Center in 2006. Here’s everything you need to know to plan a visit, from seating and parking to transit and local stays and dining.

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Venue details

  • Location: 2323 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Capacity: 3,000 seats
  • On-site name: McGrath-Phillips Arena (within Sullivan Athletic Center)
  • Parking: Sheffield Parking Garage at 2331 North Sheffield Avenue, with on-site parking options noted by DePaul
  • Transit access: Three CTA lines serve the area. Exit at Fullerton. Red Line (Howard/Dan Ryan), Purple Line (Evanston Express), Brown Line (Ravenswood)
  • Nearby hotels & dining: Use DePaul Demon Discounts for Lincoln Park accommodations, with partners like Ambassador Chicago for convenient stays and curated dining options in the area
  • Notable events hosted: 2002 Conference USA Women’s Basketball Tournament (on campus), 2007 NIT first round, 2019 College Basketball Invitational Final
  • Official resources: Seating chart and venue guides are published by DePaul; refer to McGrath Arena seating chart for precise sightlines and sections

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 3,000 seats for McGrath-Phillips Arena.
  • Address: 2323 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614.
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose arena (within Sullivan Athletic Center) for DePaul women’s basketball and volleyball; historically also hosted the men’s program on campus.
  • Seating chart: DePaul publishes an official McGrath Arena seating chart (McGrath Arena Seating Chart) as part of its seating charts archive.
  • Parking: Sheffield Parking Garage is located at 2331 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614; on-site parking options are noted by DePaul.
  • Transit: Three CTA lines serve the area; exit at Fullerton; Red Line (Howard/Dan Ryan), Purple Line (Evanston Express), Brown Line (Ravenswood).
  • Nearby hotels: DePaul’s Demon Discounts page lists Lincoln Park-area hotels with special rates (e.g., Ambassador Chicago) for visitors.
  • Notable events hosted: 2002 Conference USA Women’s Basketball Tournament (on campus at DePaul Athletic Center); 2007 National Invitation Tournament first round at McGrath Arena; 2019 College Basketball Invitational Final at McGrath-Phillips Arena.
  • Renaming notes: the building was renamed Sullivan Athletic Center in 2006; the arena was renamed McGrath-Phillips Arena in 2011.