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About Pete Maravich Assembly Center
The Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC) is LSU’s historic indoor arena on campus in Baton Rouge, hosting LSU basketball and gymnastics, large concerts, and a variety of events. With flexible configurations for concerts and stage setups, PMAC remains a central hub for live entertainment in the Baton Rouge area. Whether you’re here for LSU games, college tournaments, or performances, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
As a trusted partner for fans, we’ll guide you through great seats/the section you want options, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your trip easy and dependable. This page reflects current venue information as of early 2026 and notes any ongoing plans for upgrades on the LSU campus.
PMAC sits on North Stadium Road in Baton Rouge, with address references often listed as N Stadium Dr and nearby ZIPs 70803 and 70802. Parking is plentiful around campus with lots and garages coordinated by LSU Parking & Transportation. For getting around campus, CATS provides public transit options, and Tiger Trails shuttles run on campus; LSU ID holders may ride CATS for free. If you’re planning an overnight, the Baton Rouge area offers several nearby hotel options for a comfortable stay—contact us for the latest affiliate partnerships and room blocks. When you buy tickets, you’ll find great seats maps and configurations that match the event’s stage layout on the LSU Athletics Seating Charts page. And if you’re curious about PMAC’s history, it’s the former LSU Assembly Center (1972–1988) and has hosted NCAA tournaments, Women’s NCAA rounds, and major concerts, with ongoing discussions about future upgrades in the LSU arena plan.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 13,215 for basketball (concert configurations and stage-end layouts can vary; center-stage concerts historically around 8,945–13,312).
- Address/Location: North Stadium Road, Baton Rouge, LA (PMAC address commonly listed as N Stadium Dr; ZIPs cited include 70803 and 70802 in various sources).
- Venue type: Multi-purpose indoor arena on the LSU campus; traditionally the long-time home for LSU basketball and gymnastics.
- Seating chart: Seating charts are available on LSU Athletics’ site (Seating Charts page).
- Parking: Campus parking lots and garages surround PMAC; parking maps and traffic guidance provided by LSU Parking & Transportation; nearby Tiger Stadium parking is commonly used for events.
- Transit: Capital Area Transit System (CATS) serves LSU; LSU Parking & Transportation runs Tiger Trails shuttles on campus; LSU ID holders may ride CATS free.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (~3 miles from LSU), DoubleTree by Hilton Baton Rouge (~4 miles), Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10 (~3–4 miles), La Quinta Inn Baton Rouge University Area (~3 miles).
- Notable events hosted: NCAA tournament games (1976, 1986) and NIT games; Women’s NCAA First/Second Rounds (1997, 2000, 2004, 2008–2009, 2012–2014, 2022–2025); large-scale concerts and events; PMAC served as a Katrina triage facility in 2005.
- Renaming/demolition status: Formerly LSU Assembly Center (1972–1988); renamed Pete Maravich Assembly Center in 1988. As of early 2026, PMAC remains in use, though LSU and partners have pursued plans to replace/upgrade the facility with a new arena (not demolished yet).