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Convocation Center

Convocation Center is the Division I basketball home of Ohio in Athens. This FanProof guide focuses on the… Read more

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Reviewed 10.4.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Buy game-day parking ahead when possible; the basketball guide says cash is not accepted. Colored donor lots require the matching pass. Accessible parking is in Lot 128 behind the Convo or its annex facing South Shafer Street.
Arrive
Ohio’s basketball guide lists men’s game doors one hour before tip-off, through the main-lobby ramp facing Richland Avenue. Confirm the timing for other sports or special events.
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Home teams
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity13,080listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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Convocation Center, Athens, OH

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Destination: Convocation Center, Convocation Center, Athens, OH. Ohio’s basketball guide lists men’s game doors one hour before tip-off, through the main-lobby ramp facing Richland Avenue. Confirm the timing for other sports or special events.

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Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

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The accessible Pass Gate is at the back, facing the baseball/softball fields, with a staffed elevator to the concourse. Accessible seating is above Sections 109, 110, 115 and 116; call 740-593-1300, option 2, about availability and one companion. The guide places the Kids Zone behind 213 and private Mamava nursing area behind 217.
Good arrival window
Ohio’s basketball guide lists men’s game doors one hour before tip-off, through the main-lobby ramp facing Richland Avenue. Confirm the timing for other sports or special events.
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Parking At A Glance

Best option
Buy game-day parking ahead when possible; the basketball guide says cash is not accepted. Colored donor lots require the matching pass. Accessible parking is in Lot 128 behind the Convo or its annex facing South Shafer Street.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

Convocation Center reflects Ohio traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Why It Works

  • ✓Ohio traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.4.26

For Convocation Center: confirm the exact Ohio parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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