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About Myrl Shoemaker Center

Welcome to the Myrl Shoemaker Center, now known as Fifth Third Arena, the on‑campus indoor arena at the University of Cincinnati. With a renovation in 2018, the venue now seats up to 12,012 for basketball and offers modern multipurpose use for women’s volleyball and other events. We’ve got you covered with seating info, parking guidance, transport options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Located at the UC campus in Cincinnati, OH, the arena is a cornerstone for Bearcats athletics and a hub for major tournaments and events. Whether you’re catching a men’s or women’s basketball game, or volleyball, planning a trip around a concert or a special event, you’ll find practical details below to make your visit seamless.

For fans and travelers alike, our goal is straightforward: give you reliable, easy access to tickets and practical venue information without the fuss. If you’re heading to a game or event, consider the integrated transit options and nearby hotel choices to maximize convenience. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a smooth stay near campus.

  • Seating: Interactive seating maps are available to help you select the best great seats and the section you want for your group.
  • Parking: Multiple UC garages—Campus Green, Woodside, and University Avenue—plus shuttle service between campuses. Parking is typically priced for events, so plan ahead.
  • Transit: Free Bearcat Transportation shuttles connect campus areas, with TRANSLOC live-tracking for real-time shuttle routes and timing.
  • Nearby Hotels (affiliate partners): Graduate Cincinnati, Hampton Inn & Suites Uptown-University Area, Fairfield Inn & Suites Uptown/University Area, SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown. These partners offer convenient access to UC and the arena.
  • Nearby Dining: A mix of quick-bite staples and sit-down options within reach of campus and surrounding Uptown area to suit any game night or event schedule.

Notable past events at the venue include conference tournaments and NCAA regional events, plus wrestling-style and other sports exhibitions. The arena continues to host a diverse lineup of sports and entertainment, including AEW Dynamite events in the past, underscoring its versatility as a premier Cincinnati venue.

If you’re securing tickets, we can help you compare seating and available options, so you’ve got a straightforward path to your seats at the Myrl Shoemaker Center—the arena that’s synonymous with Bearcats action.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current name: Fifth Third Arena (formerly Myrl H. Shoemaker Center).
  • Location and address: 2700 O’ Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221 (UC campus). Some older materials list 2700 Bearcats Way; current UC materials use 2700 O’ Varsity Way.
  • Capacity: 12,012 for basketball/renovated configuration (2018–present).
  • Venue type: on-campus indoor multi-purpose arena housing men’s/women’s basketball and women’s volleyball.
  • Seating chart: interactive seating maps are available (SeatGeek and UC materials).
  • Parking: multiple UC garages (Campus Green, Woodside, University Avenue) with shuttle service between campuses; parking often priced for events.
  • Transit: free Bearcat Transportation shuttles connect campus areas; TRANSLOC live-tracking is used for shuttle routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Graduate Cincinnati (151 Goodman St), Hampton Inn & Suites Uptown-University Area, Fairfield Inn & Suites Uptown/University Area, SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Midtown.
  • Notable events hosted: 1994 Great Midwest Conference tournaments, 1998 Conference USA tournaments (basketball and volleyball), 1999 NCAA Mideast Women's Regional, 2003 NCAA Women's West Sub-Regional, 2006 BIG EAST Volleyball Tournament, 1998 C-USA Volleyball, 2020 AAC Volleyball; AEW Dynamite hosted in 2021.