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The University Credit Union Center (UCU Center) on the UC Davis campus is a versatile, multi-use arena designed for athletic events, concerts, commencements, trade shows, and large meetings. Opened in 1977, this on-campus venue has evolved through several names, most recently rebranding to University Credit Union Center in July 2021. With seating options that adapt to the event type, the venue is a reliable choice for a wide range of live experiences in Davis, California.
Whether you're catching a championship, a major concert, or a campus ceremony, we’ve got you covered with clear information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and bites to make your visit smooth and straightforward.
Location and accessibility matter when planning a trip to Davis. The UCU Center sits at 1 Peter J Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, with convenient parking in Lot 25 (Orchard Road entrance), Lot 35, and a nearby parking structure off Hutchison Boulevard, accessed via La Rue Road. UC Davis Unitrans provides campus bus service to help you reach the venue with ease. For travelers combining business or leisure with a UC Davis visit, the area offers a handful of affiliate hotels and dining spots rooted in local culture and convenient access to campus life.
Event-goers typically secure seats based on the event type: basketball and volleyball require seating for 6,003, while concerts and the full facility use sit at 5,586 total (Main Floor 2,000; Mezzanine 1,172; Upper Level bleachers 2,414). The venue hosts notable events such as USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships, Pac-10 Wrestling Championships, NCAA West Region events, and concerts featuring artists like Bob Dylan, Steve Miller Band, Drake, Ke$ha, and Don Toliver, as well as performances from Bill Maher and WWE. When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you secure your seats with clear, no-fuss options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Official name: University Credit Union Center; opened in 1977; address: 1 Peter J Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
- Seating: 6,003 for basketball/volleyball; concert/full facility capacity 5,586 (Main Floor 2,000; Mezzanine 1,172; Upper Level bleachers 2,414)
- Former names: Recreation Hall (1977–2004); The Pavilion at the ARC (2004–2021); renamed University Credit Union Center in July 2021
- Facility type: multi-use arena on UC Davis campus; designed for athletic events, concerts, trade shows, commencements, and large meetings
- Parking: Lot 25 (Orchard Road entrance), Lot 35, and nearby parking structure off Hutchison Blvd; access via La Rue Rd
- Transit: UC Davis Unitrans bus service serves the campus; bus parking arrangements and transit office information available on UC Davis/Unitarans sites
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place UC Davis (on campus); Hilton Garden Inn Davis; Best Western University Lodge; Aggie Inn; The Vine Inn Davis; Prodigy Hotel; others nearby
- Notable events hosted: USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships; Pac-10 Wrestling Championships; NCAA West Region events; concerts by Bob Dylan, Steve Miller Band, Drake, Ke$ha, Don Toliver; Bill Maher; WWE; campus commencements