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About Morgantown Event Center At Waterfront Place
The Morgantown Event Center (MEC) at Waterfront Place is a versatile, state‑of‑the‑art venue designed to host concerts, boxing events, banquets, conventions, and large‑scale general sessions. Integrated with the Waterfront Place complex, this downtown Morgantown destination sits at Two Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26501, and is part of the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Whether you’re planning a big conference, a high‑energy concert, or a multi‑day expo, MEC provides flexible spaces and robust support to help you secure the right setup and seats.
When you’re ready to attend, we’ve got you—easy, no‑fuss ticket access, reliable guidance, and insider recommendations for parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining. Read on for venue specifics, plus affiliate partner options to enhance your stay in Morgantown.
With an overall footprint around 73,449 sq ft of meeting space across 24 rooms, the Morgantown Event Center is built to handle everything from intimate gatherings to large arena productions. The largest space, Exhibit Hall AB, spans 22,946 sq ft with a theater capacity up to 2,500, banquet seating for 1,500, reception setups for 2,000, and schoolroom arrangements for 1,400. The adjacent Waterfront Place Parking Garage offers hundreds of spaces, and according to the Waterfront Master Plan, there are about 750 total on‑site parking spaces available for event guests. For getting around town, Mountain Line public buses and WVU’s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) connect downtown Morgantown, with transit being free for Mountain Line riders who have a valid WVU ID. Nearby lodging options include the on‑site Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, as well as Clarion Hotel Morgantown and Scholar Hotel Morgantown, both convenient for event attendees. We’ll help you plan logistics, find the best seats, and lock in comfortable stays with trusted partner recommendations.
Events to watch at the MEC include West Virginia Tattoo Expo (Spring/Summer 2025–2026) and boxing bouts such as Real Fight Night and Rough N’ Rowdy Brawl. For each show, we’ll outline seating options, parking tips, and the best nearby dining and hotel choices to complete your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Largest space: Exhibit Hall AB, 22,946 sq ft, theater capacity 2,500; banquet 1,500; reception 2,000; schoolroom 1,400.
- Address: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, Two Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26501.
- Venue type: Waterfront Place hotel/conference complex with the Morgantown Event Center, totaling about 73,449 sq ft of meeting space across 24 rooms; the MEC is designed for concerts, boxing, banquets, conventions, and general sessions.
- Parking: On-site Waterfront Place Parking Garage with hundreds of spaces (per Waterfront Master Plan, about 750 spaces; the complex offers ample on-site parking).
- Transit: Mountain Line public bus service and WVU Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) connect downtown Morgantown; transit is free with a valid WVU ID for Mountain Line riders.
- Nearby hotels: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place is on-site; other nearby options include Clarion Hotel Morgantown (127 High Street) and Scholar Hotel Morgantown (345 Chestnut Street).
- Notable events: West Virginia Tattoo Expo (Spring/Summer 2025–2026) at the Morgantown Event Center; boxing/ fight events such as Real Fight Night and Rough N’ Rowdy Brawl hosted at Waterfront Place/MEC.