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About UMBC Field House

Welcome to the UMBC Field House, now known as Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (CEIA) at UMBC. Located at 1000 Hilltop Circle in Baltimore, MD, this on-campus multi-purpose arena hosts UMBC basketball and volleyball, along with concerts and commencements. Since opening as the on-campus Event Center in 2018 and rebranding in 2021, CEIA has become a central hub for Retriever fans and events in the Baltimore area. The arena seats roughly 6,000 total (about 5,000 in the bowl plus around 1,000 on the floor) across a bowl configuration with floor seating. Whether you’re planning to catch a game or a concert, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining.

Seating is arranged around the court in a bowl-and-floor setup. For a smooth experience, plan to arrive early and secure your seats. Parking is typically in the Stadium Lot or along Hilltop Circle, with UMBC’s paid lot rules. Transit options include UMBC Transit shuttles, CityLink Yellow, local MTA stops, and convenient MARC/Amtrak access from nearby hubs. If you’re visiting for an event, explore nearby hotels and dining courtesy of our affiliate partners to simplify your stay in Baltimore. Past notable events at UMBC include championship games, commencements, and concerts held on campus.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Original Field House: opened in 1973 inside the Retriever Activities Center (RAC) with a capacity of 4,024 (RAC Arena).
  • Current on-campus arena: The UMBC Event Center opened in 2018; renamed Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in 2021.
  • Capacity: CEIA advertised as about 6,000 seats (roughly 5,000 in the bowl + 1,000 on the floor).
  • Address: 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250.
  • Venue type: on-campus multi-purpose arena (home to UMBC basketball, volleyball) and events venue.
  • Seating chart: public seating chart not publicly published; configuration is bowl around the court with floor seating; total capacity ~6,000.
  • Parking: Stadium Lot and Hilltop Circle areas; visitor parking often in paid lots; UMBC parking rules apply (e.g., $2/hour in paid lots).
  • Transit: UMBC Transit shuttles and CityLink Yellow; nearby MTA bus stops; MARC/Amtrak access via nearby hubs.
  • Nearby hotels: UMBC Event & Conference Services notes hotels and lodging options near campus.
  • Notable events: 2008 America East Championship Final was held at RAC Arena; grand opening of the Event Center in Feb 2018; commencements and concerts hosted on campus.