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About Southern Illinois Center

Welcome to the Southern Illinois Center, formerly known as SIU Arena. This on-campus, multi-purpose arena in Carbondale, IL, now operates as Banterra Center and hosts a wide range of big-name concerts, family shows, and sporting events. With a capacity of 8,284, it’s a centerpiece of the SIU campus and a reliable venue for memorable live experiences. Here’s what you need to know to secure your tickets, plan your visit, and find convenient nearby accommodations and dining.

We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access, clear parking guidance, and practical transit options. Whether you’re coming for a hometown show, a touring concert, or a university event, you’ll find relevant details, insider tips for parking, and trusted hotel and restaurant recommendations close to the venue. If you’re aiming for the best seats, check the Banterra Center seating map through SIU Athletics for available options in your preferred area of the arena.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1400 Arena Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901.
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose arena (formerly known as SIU Arena).
  • Capacity: 8,284.
  • Seating chart: Banterra Center seating map available via SIU Athletics.
  • Parking: on-campus parking with designated lots; see Gameday Parking page and parking map; Lot 18 and Lot 56 often used for Open House events; accessible parking details provided.
  • Transit: SIU's Saluki Express mass transit on campus; Amtrak and Greyhound accessible via Carbondale; directions page lists transportation options.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Carbondale; Days Inn & Suites Carbondale; Holiday Inn Carbondale; Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area.
  • Notable events hosted: Elton John, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, WWE, Harlem Globetrotters, among others.
  • Rename/demolished: Renamed Banterra Center in 2019; previously SIU Arena.