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Under The Big Top - Ector County Coliseum Tickets
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- Ector County Coliseum (Odessa, TX
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About Under The Big Top - Ector County Coliseum
Under The Big Top at Ector County Coliseum is a premier multi-purpose indoor arena in Odessa, Texas. The venue hosts a diverse lineup—from NAHL hockey with the Odessa Jackalopes to major Broadway productions, trade shows, and community events. With a main arena seating up to 7,394 and total facilities capable of handling up to 16,000 attendees, it’s a versatile space that serves a wide range of occasions. The arena is affectionately nicknamed the "Jack-Shack" by locals and continues to operate as a trusted event hub in the Permian Basin.
Whether you’re planning a big show or a community gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and enjoy your visit, including seating layouts, parking, transit options, and nearby accommodations and dining.
Explore the venue’s official seating charts via TicketIQ to find the right seat, and rely on our straightforward process to grab tickets. For travel, complimentary parking is typically available for most events, and EZ-RIDER (Midland-Odessa Public Transit) provides local routes with convenient downtown transfer points near the venue. When you’re ready to stay nearby, consider these recommended hotels: Odessa Marriott (305 E 5th St), MCM Elegante (5200 E University Blvd), and Holiday Inn (5275 E 42nd St), among others. We also highlight nearby dining options to enhance your visit. If you’re curious about specific events like the Odessa Jackalopes games or large-scale productions, we’ll share essential details to help you plan, without the fluff.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: main arena seats up to 7,394; grounds/total facilities can accommodate up to 16,000.
- Address: 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79762.
- Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena / special event venue.
- Seating chart: interactive seating charts for Under The Big Top at Ector County Coliseum available via TicketIQ.
- Parking: complimentary/free parking for most events.
- Transit: Odessa area transit via EZ-RIDER (Midland-Odessa Public Transit) serves the area with fixed routes; downtown transfer points near the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Odessa Marriott (305 E 5th St), MCM Elegante (5200 E University Blvd), Holiday Inn (5275 E 42nd St), among others.
- Notable events hosted: Odessa Jackalopes hockey (NAHL), Permian Basin International Oil Show, Permian Basin Fair & Expo; the venue commonly hosts Broadway/major productions when booked.
- Renamed/demolished: no evidence of demolition or renaming; the site continues to operate as Ector County Coliseum; nickname associated with it includes 'The Jack-Shack'.