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Campus Arena in Birmingham, AL

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About UAB Bartow Arena

Welcome to UAB Bartow Arena, the on-campus, multi-purpose home of UAB basketball and volleyball. With a seating capacity of 8,508 for basketball and a maximum of about 9,000 with retractable seating, this venue hosts a range of events—from spirited home games to graduations and concerts. The arena sits at 617 13th Street South in Birmingham, AL 35233 and has a long history dating back to its renaming in 1997 from the original UAB Arena. Whether you’re coming for a game, a concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Parking is available in several campus lots near the arena. For convenient transit, the Blazer Express campus shuttle is free with a UAB ID and offers real-time route tracking, with additional MAX/BRI options nearby. If you’re staying in town, consider staying at nearby partner hotels like Courtyard Downtown at UAB (1820 5th Ave S) and Residence Inn Downtown at UAB (821 20th St S). We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations to make planning smoother. The arena’s seating is laid out as a single continuous level with 31 rows across sections 101–120, with wheelchair seating in sections 115 and 116. Ongoing renovations aim to enhance lobby space, add club-level seating, and improve concourses, with updates announced by the university.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 8,508 for basketball; maximum capacity up to about 9,000 with retractable seating.
  • Address: 617 13th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
  • Venue type: on-campus, multi-purpose arena (UAB athletics facility).
  • Seating chart: single continuous level with 31 rows; sections 101-120; wheelchair seating in sections 115 & 116.
  • Parking: Several lots on campus near the Arena.
  • Transit: Blazer Express campus transit (free with UAB ID); real-time route tracking available; additional MAX/BRI transit options nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard Downtown at UAB (1820 5th Ave S); Residence Inn Downtown @ UAB (821 20th St S).
  • Notable events: home games for UAB basketball and volleyball; graduations and concerts are held there; large events have included records like 9,878 attendance in some events.
  • Renaming history: originally UAB Arena (1988–1997); renamed Bartow Arena on January 25, 1997.
  • Renovations: about $15.4M renovation planned with expanded lobby, new club-level seating, and concourse improvements; stage IV approval granted in February 2026.