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VenueOceanFirst Bank Center

Cornell Big Red

Sunday, December 20, 2026 · Monday, December 21, 2026

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The venue

About OceanFirst Bank Center

Welcome to the OceanFirst Bank Center, Monmouth University’s on-campus multi-use arena in West Long Branch, New Jersey. With a versatile seating configuration, this on-campus venue hosts Monmouth Hawks men’s and women’s basketball, concerts, commencements, and a variety of special events. Whether you’re here for a game, a show, or a campus celebration, we’ve got you covered for tickets, seating info, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options.

We’ve got you covered for a straightforward ticket buying process—like having a friend in the business. Read on for seating layouts, parking details, transit options, and hand-picked affiliate recommendations for hotels and restaurants near the venue.

Parking is available in on-campus lots accessible from Larchwood Avenue, with fees potentially applying for events. Lots typically open several hours before start times. For rail travelers, the closest access is Long Branch station on the North Jersey Coast Line, roughly 1.5 miles from campus. Nearby hotels and dining options within 2–5 miles include the Sheraton Eatontown, Homewood Suites Eatontown, The Bungalow Hotel, Ocean Place Resort & Spa, and Holiday Inn Express West Long Branch. Check the official Monmouth Athletics seating chart for exact athletic-event configurations and available seating options.

Want help planning your visit? We’ve got connections with trusted local hotels and eateries so you can find a comfortable stay and a great meal before or after the show or game. If an event date changes, we’ll reflect RESCHEDULED from its original date accordingly. Date to be announced. For multi-day events, treat each date as standalone and select the day you’re attending.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 4,100-seat arena (basketball configuration) on campus.
Location/address: 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.
Venue type: on-campus multi-use sports and entertainment facility (basketball, concerts, commencements, special events).
Seating chart: official seating chart for athletic events available from Monmouth University Athletics.
Parking: on-campus parking lots accessible from Larchwood Avenue; parking fees may apply for events; lots typically open several hours before events.
Transit: closest rail access is Long Branch station (North Jersey Coast Line), about 1.5 miles from campus.
Nearby hotels: multiple options within 2–5 miles (e.g., Sheraton Eatontown, Homewood Suites Eatontown, The Bungalow Hotel, Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Holiday Inn Express West Long Branch).
Notable events hosted: Monmouth Hawks men’s and women’s basketball, concerts and touring shows, high school commencements and other campus events.
Renaming: formerly Multipurpose Activity Center (2009–2016); renamed OceanFirst Bank Center in 2016 after naming-rights agreement.