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About Racer Arena

Racer Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. With a current volleyball-focused layout and a storied history as a former basketball venue, Racer Arena serves as a reliable home for university events and community activities. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Address: 333 N 14th St, Murray, KY 42071. You’ll find Racer Arena at the intersection of Payne & N. 14th Streets, central to campus and nearby amenities.

Capacity is typically cited around 5,500 seats for volleyball events, with occasional references up to 5,550. Public seating charts aren’t broadly published, but interactive floor plans from event platforms can help you pick your seats. On game days, parking is available in the Curris Center Lot, Regents Lot, White Lot, and surrounding streets. ADA parking is provided, and shuttles run pregame and postgame to ensure convenient access.

For getting around town, Murray Calloway Transit Authority (MCTA) provides public transit options, and Murray State operates Racer Routes—shuttle services designed for students and events. If you’re planning an overnight visit, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and dining options that offer strong value and easy access to campus.

Notable moments at Racer Arena include hosting Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball tournaments in 1983, 1988, 1990, and 1991, underscoring the venue’s important role in regional sports history.

Whether you’re here for a volleyball match, a campus event, or a special performance, you can count on us to help you find the best seating and convenient ways to reach Racer Arena.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 333 N 14th St, Murray, KY 42071 (Racer Arena on campus; also cited as at Payne & N. 14th Streets).
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose arena; current home of Murray State University women's volleyball; former basketball venue now superseded by the CFSB Center.
  • Capacity: 5,500 seats (volleyball setup; sometimes cited as 5,550 in various references).
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not widely published; interactive 3D floor plans are offered by event platforms (e.g., Cvent).
  • Parking: Game-day parking in Curris Center Lot, Regents Lot, White Lot and nearby streets; ADA spaces available; shuttles run pregame/postgame.
  • Transit: Murray Calloway Transit Authority (MCTA) provides public transit; Murray State also runs 'Racer Routes' shuttle/service for students and events.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Murray, Best Western University Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murray (all within reasonable distance to campus).
  • Notable events hosted: Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball tournaments held at Racer Arena in 1983, 1988, 1990 and 1991.