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About Mott Athletic Center

Welcome to Mott Athletic Center, a versatile indoor arena at 1 Grand Ave, Building 42, San Luis Obispo, CA. With a capacity of 3,032, this venue hosts Cal Poly Mustangs men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and men’s wrestling. Formerly known as Mott Gym (1988–2012), the center has modernized while preserving its community-first approach. Whether you’re attending a collegiate game, a championship, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking guidance, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Plan ahead and secure your seats at Mott Athletic Center. We’ll point you to the official seating maps, parking info, and trusted local partner hotels and restaurants to help you make the most of your visit. From public transit tips to on-site accessibility, this page is your one-stop resource for a smooth event experience in San Luis Obispo.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 3,032 seats; indoor multi‑purpose arena located at 1 Grand Ave, Building 42, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407.
  • Former names: Mott Gym (1988–2012); modernized title Mott Athletics Center adopted January 2013.
  • Primary tenants: Cal Poly Mustangs men's basketball, women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's wrestling.
  • Seating chart: official volleyball seating map available (Seating Maps VB PDF) to show court access and seating sections.
  • Parking: Grand Ave Parking Structure is the main event parking area; standard event parking is $16 per vehicle; some events may have different arrangements.
  • Transit: SLO Transit (city bus) serves the Cal Poly campus; routes such as 6X/6B provide campus–downtown access; Mustang Shuttle also operates on campus; riders can use ParkMobile/Transit apps for parking.
  • Nearby hotels: La Cuesta Inn (2074 Monterey St), University Inn San Luis Obispo (1825 Monterey St), Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel (214 Madonna Rd).
  • Notable events hosted: NCAA events (e.g., 1969 NCAA College Division Wrestling Championships; 1981 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight), Pac-10 Wrestling Championships (1994, 2005), NCAA volleyball first/second rounds (2006), NBA/ABA training camps (Lakers/Warrriors in 1962; Warriors in 1995), ESPN2 national telecast (1999), MMA events (2010), Harlem Globetrotters (2024).