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About Recreation And Convocation Center

The Recreation And Convocation Center, now rebranded Broadview Center, is an on-campus multi-purpose indoor arena at the University at Albany in Albany, New York. Opened in 1992 as the Recreation and Convocation Center, it was renamed SEFCU Arena in 2006 and refreshed as Broadview Center in 2023 after renovations. The venue primarily hosts NCAA Division I basketball and university graduations, along with other large events. The current seating configuration accommodates about 3,800 spectators, featuring fixed chair-back seating in the upper levels and retractable seating on the floor areas. Whether you're attending a game, a graduation, or a special event, we've got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Location: Broadview Center, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222. Parking is available on-site in surrounding lots with accessible options and no overnight parking. CDTA provides bus service to the UAlbany Uptown Campus, including Route 910 Purple Line and other Washington Ave routes. Nearby hotels within walking or short drive distance include Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area (1389 Washington Ave) and Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel (660 Albany Shaker Rd). For a comfortable stay nearby, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport – Wolf Road. If you’re planning an event or heading to a game, we’ve got you covered with reliable transportation and convenient accommodations. Official seating charts and venue details are available through UAlbany athletics and partner providers.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 3,800 seats for basketball (capacity adjusted during renovations; prior configurations supported more with retractable seating).
  • Address: Broadview Center, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222.
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose indoor arena (primarily NCAA Division I basketball; also used for graduations and other events).
  • Seating/chart: current setup seats about 3,800; seating arrangements include fixed chair-back seating in upper levels and retractable seating on floor areas; official seating charts are available via UAlbany athletics and third-party providers.
  • Parking: on-site surrounding lots with designated accessible parking; Broadview Center/Broadview Arena parking policies indicate no overnight parking and accessible options are available near the bus turnaround.
  • Transit: served by CDTA bus routes to the UAlbany Uptown Campus (e.g., Route 910 Purple Line and other Washington Ave routes).
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area (1389 Washington Ave) within a short walk/drive; Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel (660 Albany Shaker Rd) within a short drive; additional options include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport – Wolf Road.
  • Notable events hosted: 2006 America East Conference men's basketball tournament championship; 2009 America East men's basketball tournament; campus graduations and other large events.
  • Renaming/history: opened as Recreation and Convocation Center (RACC) in 1992, renamed SEFCU Arena in 2006, and rebranded Broadview Center in 2023 after renovations.