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About Thomas J. Frericks Athletic and Convocation Center
The Thomas J. Frericks Athletic and Convocation Center is the University of Dayton's premier volleyball-focused venue, with a capacity of the best available price fans and a multipurpose athletic and convocation space on the UD campus in Dayton, Ohio. Formerly known as the UD Fieldhouse, it was renamed to honor Tom Frericks and continues to host UD Flyers volleyball as well as NCAA tournament matches. Whether you’re catching a UD home game or a special event, we’ve got you covered with clear seating options, straightforward parking, easy transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your visit simple and enjoyable.
We aim to be your reliable, no-fuss connection for tickets and event details — secure your seats with confidence and know what to expect when you arrive at UD parking areas, and how to reach the arena via RTA routes. This page covers seating configurations, parking and transportation specifics, and nearby accommodations and restaurants to help you plan a smooth trip to Dayton.
Key venue details at a glance: a volleyball-focused facility with a strong history in Dayton sports; court-level and stadium-style seating configurations; public seating maps available; reserved seating options are available. Parking is managed by UD Parking Services, with Lot S2 and other UD lots providing access for events. Greater Dayton RTA serves the UD campus, with the Flyer route stopping near the venue. Nearby hotels include options such as the Marriott at the University of Dayton, Courtyard by Marriott Dayton–University Dayton, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton SW – University Area. For a complete experience, consider affiliate hotel and dining recommendations we’ve highlighted to pair convenience with quality. If you’re planning a UD Flyers volleyball night or a tournament, you’ll find the Frericks Center to be a dependable, straightforward venue with a long-standing history in Dayton sports.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 5,000 seats (volleyball venue; fourth-largest volleyball-only facility in NCAA) .
- Address: 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-1230.
- Venue type: Volleyball-focused, multipurpose athletic/convocation center on the University of Dayton campus.
- Seating chart: Public seating maps exist; volleyball-specific seating configurations include court-level and stadium-style seating; reserved seating program has been offered for UD volleyball since 2024.
- Parking: On-campus visitor/event parking policies managed by UD Parking Services; details available on UD visitor parking pages; see Lot S2 and other UD lots guidance.
- Transit: Greater Dayton RTA services with stops near Frericks Way (Frericks Center vicinity); UD campus served by RTA routes, including The Flyer route stops near the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Marriott at the University of Dayton (1414 S Patterson Blvd), Courtyard by Marriott Dayton–University of Dayton (2006 S Edwin C Moses Blvd), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton SW – University Area (2140 S Edwin C Moses Blvd).
- Notable events: Home of UD Flyers volleyball; has hosted NCAA tournament matches (e.g., 2007 NCAA event) and large attendance examples (e.g., 4,196 fans for a Dayton vs. Ohio State match).
- Renamed/not demolished: The venue is named the Thomas J. Frericks Athletic and Convocation Center, renamed from the UD Fieldhouse in honor of Tom Frericks; it has not been demolished.