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About Stroh Center

The Stroh Center is Bowling Green State University’s on-campus, multi‑purpose arena. It serves as the home for Falcons basketball and volleyball, along with concerts, commencements, and university events. With a flexible seating layout and strong on-site parking, the Stroh Center is designed to handle a variety of events while keeping accessibility and convenience in mind. For guests new to the area, think of it as a reliable, straightforward hub for live entertainment and university life in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Whether you’re planning a trip to catch a game, a concert, or a commencement ceremony, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining. Secure your seats with ease and enjoy a seamless experience at the Stroh Center.

Address: 1535 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43403. The Stroh Center sits just off I-75 at Exit 181, making it accessible from around the region. For Amtrak travelers, the nearest station is in Toledo, about 22 miles away. The venue is part of the BGSU campus, and directions are published by the university for easy navigation.

Seating includes a Main Court capacity of 4,387 for basketball/volleyball, 1,500 floor seats, 4,300 fixed seats, and convocation capacity up to 5,209. End-stage concerts can accommodate up to approximately 5,000 attendees, depending on the configuration. On-site parking offers 1,200+ spaces, with some facility documentation listing around 1,300 dedicated spots to help you plan ahead.

Nearby hotels and restaurants provide convenient options for visitors. Recommended affiliates include Best Western Falcon Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, and Home2 Suites by Hilton, among others in the Bowling Green area. These partners offer easy access to the Stroh Center and can be great bases for weekend events, sports tournaments, or campus visits. For updated partner recommendations and exclusive deals, check our hotel and dining guides linked on this page.

Notable moments at the Stroh Center include the inaugural ticketed event Sanctus Real in 2011 and NCAA tournament appearances in 2012–13, along with ongoing Falcon basketball and volleyball programs and university commencements. The venue remains named in honor of donors Kermit F. and Mary Lu Stroh and continues to operate as a premier on-campus arena in Bowling Green.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1535 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43403
  • Venue type: On-campus multi-purpose arena (Falcons basketball/volleyball, concerts, commencements, etc.)
  • Seating/chart: Main Court capacity 4,387 for basketball/volleyball; 1,500 floor seats; 4,300 fixed seats; convocation capacity 5,209; end-stage concerts up to ~5,000
  • Parking: About 1,200+ parking spaces on site; 1,300 dedicated parking spots listed in some facility docs
  • Transit/directions: Located off I-75 at Exit 181; driving directions and campus access published by BGSU; nearest Amtrak in Toledo (~22 miles away)
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western Falcon Plaza, Holiday Inn Express, Home2 Suites by Hilton, among others nearby
  • Notable events: Inaugural ticketed event Sanctus Real in 2011; hosted NCAA tournament games (2012–13) and Falcon basketball/volleyball; university commencements
  • Renaming/demolition: Not demolished or renamed; still operating as Stroh Center; named for donors Kermit F. and Mary Lu Stroh