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Recreation Center (ARC) Arena | Valparaiso, IN

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About Valparaiso University

Welcome to the Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center (ARC) venue page. The ARC is a on-campus, multi-purpose arena spanning over 142,000 square feet, home to Beacons basketball and a hub for varsity training, with additional facilities including the ARC Pool. The arena sits at 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383, with the main entrance at the corner of Union Street and University Park Avenue. Capacity is approximately 5,000 for basketball events, and the venue has hosted notable tournaments including the 1995 Mid-Continent Conference final and Horizon League finals in 2012, 2013, and 2015. The record attendance for a game at the ARC is 5,444 during the 2016 NIT Quarterfinal vs. St. Mary’s. Whether you’re attending a game or another campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical details, latest schedule information, and trusted booking options.

Seating and accessibility: The ARC does not publish a public seating chart online, and maps may vary by event. Third-party interactive seating maps exist for individual events. Parking for campus visits requires free visitor permits; special-event attendees may not need a permit. Handicap parking is available near the ARC. Valpo is served by V-Line and local transit options to campus. When planning your visit, consider nearby lodging to extend your stay: Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso are among recommended options. As you browse tickets, you’ll find seats and sections labeled by event here, with the best available price as a current price placeholder and great seats/the section you want for available seating details. For the most reliable information, check the event page and official venue notices. We’re here to help you secure your seats with trusted, straightforward ticket options.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 5,000 seats for basketball; record attendance 5,444 on March 22, 2016, at the NIT quarterfinal vs. St. Mary’s.
  • Location/address: Athletics-Recreation Center, 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (ARC main entrance sits at the corner of Union Street and University Park Avenue).
  • Venue type: on-campus, multi-purpose arena; also includes the ARC Pool and multiple training/rec facilities within a 142,000+ sq ft complex.
  • Seating chart: no official public seating chart posted by Valpo; third-party interactive seating maps exist for events (maps may vary by event).
  • Parking: free visitor parking permits required for campus visits; special-event attendees may not need a permit; parking map available; handicap parking options exist near the ARC.
  • Transit: served by Valpo’s V-Line/local transit options to campus.
  • Nearby hotels: Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso, among others listed by Valpo.
  • Notable events hosted: 1995 Mid-Continent Conference men’s basketball tournament final at the ARC; Horizon League tournament finals in 2012, 2013, and 2015 (including 2013 HL final at the ARC); 2016 NIT Quarterfinal attendance record; Valpo teams renamed to Beacons in 2021-22.
  • Renaming/demolition note: ARC itself is not demolished or renamed; Valparaiso University athletic teams transitioned from 'Crusaders' to 'Beacons' in 2021–22.