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Welcome to the Mercyhurst Athletic Center (MAC), a on-campus multi-purpose arena on the Mercyhurst University campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. Since its 2021 renovation, the MAC hosts Mercyhurst Lakers men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and wrestling in the Owen J. McCormick Court. With a renovated space, updated seating, and modern video boards, the MAC remains a focused venue for live collegiate sports and events.
We’ve got you with straightforward, dependable ticket access. Below you’ll find seating and accessibility details, parking and transportation info, and trusted hotel and dining options to consider around Erie’s East 38th Street corridor.
Venue specifics, seating availability, and nearby amenities are summarized to help you secure your seats with ease. If you’re planning a visit for Lakers home games or events at the MAC, check this page for the latest details on parking, transit routes, and nearby stays. Remember, tickets and availability can change, so act when you’re ready to lock in your plans.
About Mercyhurst Athletic Center
Location: 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546. The MAC sits on the Mercyhurst University campus and serves as the home court for the Lakers’ basketball and volleyball programs, plus wrestling. The arena was renovated in 2021, with Owen J. McCormick Court featuring new seating and updated video boards and a 90-degree rotation of the court layout. Capacity after renovation is approximately 1,100, with historical listings noting prior capacity around 1,500.
Seating and Accessibility
- Seating availability: There is no publicly published seating map. Accessible seating is available in accordance with Mercyhurst box office policy. If you require specific seating, contact the box office for options and accommodations.
- General observation: The arena footprint is designed to optimize sightlines for basketball, volleyball, and wrestling events with modern video displays and upgrades from the 2021 renovation.
Parking
- Campus parking lots serve the Mercyhurst Athletic Center, including Lot 12 (Athletic Center Lot) and surrounding lots. Commuter parking information is available on the Mercyhurst campus site. Plan to arrive early on event days to secure convenient spots near the venue.
Transit and Getting There
- Public transit: East 38th Street is served by campus bus routes. Use the main campus gates for access and follow on-site signage to MAC entries.
- On-campus access: The MAC is integrated into Mercyhurst’s campus facilities, with pedestrian and campus shuttle considerations around event days.
Nearby Hotels and Dining
- Red Roof Plus+ Erie — convenient option for travelers; check availability for Lakers games and events.
- Clarion Pointe Erie — I-90 Exit 27; straightforward option near the highway with easy access to the campus area.
- Other options in Erie: There are multiple hotels within a short drive of Mercyhurst University; we can help with proximity and availability when you’re ready to book.
Notable Events
- Mercyhurst Lakers home games across basketball, volleyball, and wrestling are hosted at the MAC. The 2021-22 season featured a renovated venue and updated season-ticket options, with a grand reopening on September 17, 2021.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546 (Mercyhurst University campus).
- Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose arena (MAC) housing men's/women's basketball, women's volleyball, and wrestling.
- Current capacity: 1,100 (Owen McCormick Court) after the 2021 renovation; prior listings showed 1,500.
- Renovation: completed in 2021, court rotated 90 degrees, new seating and video boards; playing surface named Owen J. McCormick Court.
- Seating chart: no official public seat map published by Mercyhurst; accessible seating available per box office policy.
- Parking: campus parking lots exist (e.g., Lot 12 Athletic Center Lot); commuter parking information available on campus site.
- Transit: campus bus routes serve East 38th Street; on-campus access via main gates.
- Nearby hotels: Red Roof Plus+ Inn Erie and Clarion Pointe Erie – I-90 Exit 27, among others.
- Notable events hosted: Mercyhurst Lakers home games across basketball, volleyball, and wrestling; 2021-22 season marked by renovated MAC and updated season-ticket options; grand reopening on September 17, 2021.