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About Wolstein Center - CSU Convocation Center
The Wolstein Center, originally known as the CSU Convocation Center and renamed in 2005 to honor Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein, is Cleveland State University’s versatile indoor arena. Located at 2000 Prospect Avenue on the CSU campus, it serves as the main arena (often referred to as Henry J. Goodman Arena) for basketball while expanding to accommodate concerts and other large events. With a fixed 13,610 seats for basketball and floor seating that can boost capacity for other events, the Wolstein Center is a staple venue in downtown Cleveland’s event scene.
Whether you’re catching a Vikings game, a major concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered for tickets, logistics, and local lodging. Below you’ll find seating and parking details, transit access, and trusted nearby hotels and dining options to make planning easy.
Venue highlights include ample on-site and nearby parking with roughly 4,000 spaces across campus lots and garages, primary access via the South Garage adjacent to the Wolstein Center, and multiple campus parking options. Transit access is convenient via the RTA network, with the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center right beside CSU to connect you to bus routes serving the Wolstein Center. For visitors, a stay in downtown Cleveland is convenient, with popular nearby hotels including the Comfort Inn Downtown Cleveland, Crowne Plaza – Playhouse Square, and Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown. We recommend booking through our trusted affiliate partners for a smooth experience, and we’ll secure your seats when you’re ready.
Recent and notable events at the Wolstein Center include NCAA first/second rounds (2000, 2005), the 1998 NCAA Wrestling Championships, the 2008 Democratic Presidential Debate (Obama vs. Clinton), and home games for the Cleveland Charge (NBAGL) from 2021–2024. As CSU plans potential redevelopment discussions for a soccer stadium on the Wolstein Center site (as of 2025), the venue continues to be a central hub for sports, concerts, and large gatherings in Cleveland.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 13,610 seated for basketball; up to 15,000 for concerts and other events.
- Address: 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
- Venue type: Indoor multi‑purpose arena (main arena often referred to as Henry J. Goodman Arena) on the CSU campus; renamed in 2005 from CSU Convocation Center to Wolstein Center.
- Seating chart: CSU hosts show a seating chart with fixed 13,610 seats for basketball; floor seating can expand capacity for other events.
- Parking: Around 4,000 total spaces in nearby lots/garages; primary access via the South Garage (near Wolstein Center) and other campus parking options.
- Transit: Downtown Cleveland access via RTA; Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center adjacent to CSU for bus routes serving the Wolstein Center.
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn Downtown Cleveland (1800 Euclid Ave), Crowne Plaza – Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave), Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown (1100 Carnegie Ave).
- Notable events: Hosted NCAA first/second rounds (2000, 2005); 1998 NCAA Wrestling Championships; 2008 Democratic Presidential Debate (Obama vs. Clinton); Cleveland Charge (NBAGL) home 2021–2024; has hosted major concerts and other large events.
- Renaming/ownership notes: CSU Convocation Center renamed to Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center in January 2005 after a generous donation.
- Redevelopment: CSU has discussed redeveloping the Wolstein Center site into a soccer stadium with the USL (as of 2025); no demolition timeline announced.