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The University of Tampa Sports Arena, officially known as the Bob Martinez Athletics Center and formerly the Spartan Sports Center, is a multi-purpose venue on the UT campus in Tampa, Florida. With a fixed capacity of 3,432 permanent seats, the arena hosts UT Spartans men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball, along with occasional special events. Whether you’re a local hoops fan or visiting for a game, you’ll find straightforward access, reliable parking, and nearby lodging and dining options to make your trip convenient.
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Venue details: The arena sits at 400 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606. It’s a campus hub with on-campus parking options, including Rick Thomas Garage and West Garage. Visitor decals are typically required for parking, and UT provides guidance on parking permits for guests. The seating plan features 3,432 seats on the main floor across three full-size courts. While the public seating chart isn’t widely published, you’ll know your capacity and seating options when you purchase. For transit, UT offers campus transportation and nearby options, making it simple to reach the arena from downtown Tampa.
Nearby hotels and places to eat are a quick stroll away. In the vicinity (roughly 0.2–0.9 miles), you’ll find Aloft Tampa Downtown, Courtyard Tampa Downtown, and Barrymore Hotel among other lodging choices. For dining, expect a range of casual to sit-down options close to campus. We also highlight affiliate hotel and restaurant recommendations to simplify your planning.
Notable past tenants include the Tampa Bay Thrillers (Continental Basketball Association) during the 1985–86 season and a brief tenant arrangement with the South Florida Bulls in 2011. The arena remains a focused venue for UT Spartans basketball and volleyball, with a straightforward, reliable ticketing experience that matches the straightforward, friendly service you expect from Your Guy in tickets.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current name: Bob Martinez Athletics Center; former name: Spartan Sports Center.
- Location/address: 400 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose arena on a university campus.
- Capacity: 3,432 permanent seats.
- Primary uses: UT Spartans men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball.
- Notable events/tenants: Tampa Bay Thrillers (Continental Basketball Association) in 1985–86; brief tenant arrangement with South Florida Bulls in 2011.
- Parking: on-campus parking with Rick Thomas Garage and West Garage (visitor decals often required).
- Nearby hotels: Aloft Tampa Downtown, Courtyard Tampa Downtown, Barrymore Hotel, among others within about 0.2–0.9 miles.
- Seating chart: Public seating chart not readily published; capacity is fixed at 3,432 with three full-size courts on the main floor.
- Transit: On-campus transportation options exist; UT provides visitor parking decals and nearby transit/alternative options.