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Ellis Johnson Arena

Ellis T. Johnson Arena is the 6,500-seat basketball bowl inside Morehead State's Academic-Athletic Center. The official approach is… Read more

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Reviewed 10.9.26

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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Contact Tickets and Facilities at 606-783-2386 about the designated accessible lot or drop-off, step-free entrance and route to your wheelchair position and companion seat. The diagram marks ADA locations but does not reserve inventory.
Arrive
Ellis T. Johnson Arena is inside Morehead State’s Academic-Athletic Center. From I-64, follow Highway 32 into town, turn left on US 60 and continue about a mile; turn left onto Playforth Place immediately east of the AAC. Check the game’s actual tip and door time before planning your arrival.
Exact location
111 Playforth Place, Morehead, KY 40351Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Start with Morehead State’s current basketball season-ticket page and verify single-game sales through the official seller. The September 2026 announcement separates reserved chairbacks from general-admission bleachers; its prices describe a season package. Conference dates include doubleheaders, so confirm which games and seats your ticket covers.
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Morehead State women’s basketball hosting Southeast Missouri at Johnson Arena on January 10, 2026, in the official home-game recap photograph credited to Brad Laux. Yellow railings, bleachers and the FamilyLeisure.com courtside display are visible. This court-level action view does not identify a spectator seat.
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Morehead State women’s basketball hosting Southeast Missouri at Johnson Arena on January 10, 2026, in the official home-game recap photograph credited to Brad Laux. Yellow railings, bleachers and the FamilyLeisure.com courtside display are visible. This court-level action view does not identify a spectator seat. Photo taken 2026-01-10.

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Morehead State men's basketball / Morehead State women's basketball / Morehead State volleyball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity6,500official basketball facility figure; use the current linked arena diagram and confirm ticket categories
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Destination: Ellis Johnson Arena, 111 Playforth Place, Morehead, KY 40351. Ellis T. Johnson Arena is inside Morehead State’s Academic-Athletic Center. From I-64, follow Highway 32 into town, turn left on US 60 and continue about a mile; turn left onto Playforth Place immediately east of the AAC. Check the game’s actual tip and door time before planning your arrival. Start with Morehead State’s current basketball season-ticket page and verify single-game sales through the official seller. The September 2026 announcement separates reserved chairbacks from general-admission bleachers; its prices describe a season package. Conference dates include doubleheaders, so confirm which games and seats your ticket covers. Contact Tickets and Facilities at 606-783-2386 about the designated accessible lot or drop-off, step-free entrance and route to your wheelchair position and companion seat. The diagram marks ADA locations but does not reserve inventory.

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This guide does not yet establish Ellis Johnson Arena’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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Start with Morehead State’s current basketball season-ticket page and verify single-game sales through the official seller. The September 2026 announcement separates reserved chairbacks from general-admission bleachers; its prices describe a season package. Conference dates include doubleheaders, so confirm which games and seats your ticket covers. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Browse the published photo collection for Ellis Johnson Arena. These views help you explore the venue; they do not identify the view from every seat. Check the room, photo date, and event layout.

Verified official January 10, 2026 home-game collection shows Morehead State hosting Southeast Missouri at Johnson Arena, with court, railings, chairs and bleachers. These are general game photographs, not a collection of identified spectator section-and-row views.

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Seating chart

Ellis Johnson Arena — official basketball seating

Ellis Johnson Arena: Seating chart, Ellis Johnson Arena — official basketball seating. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Actual May 2022 Morehead State chart still linked as Johnson Arena Seat Chart from the current athletics navigation. It distinguishes chairback and bleacher areas, courtside and ADA positions, team benches, The Club and east/south lobbies. It supersedes the older March 2021 chart. Confirm current ticket categories, accessible positions and companions with Tickets and Facilities at 606-783-2386.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Morehead State Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-09

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Use Morehead State’s actual Johnson Arena basketball diagram for chairback versus bleacher seating, courtside and ADA positions, team benches and the east/south lobbies. The current site links the May 2022 update. Match the current game and ticket category, and confirm accessible positions and companions through Tickets and Facilities at 606-783-2386.
Watch out for
Before bringing a bag or travelling with children, confirm basketball bag dimensions, medical or childcare items, child tickets, re-entry and doors with Tickets and Facilities at 606-783-2386. The reviewed current facility and ticket pages do not establish those entry rules; a scheduled tip-off is not the door-opening time.
Good arrival window
Ellis T. Johnson Arena is inside Morehead State’s Academic-Athletic Center. From I-64, follow Highway 32 into town, turn left on US 60 and continue about a mile; turn left onto Playforth Place immediately east of the AAC. Check the game’s actual tip and door time before planning your arrival.
Main transit note
Start with Morehead State’s current basketball season-ticket page and verify single-game sales through the official seller. The September 2026 announcement separates reserved chairbacks from general-admission bleachers; its prices describe a season package. Conference dates include doubleheaders, so confirm which games and seats your ticket covers.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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One primary east lot with event-dependent overflow

What to do
Contact Tickets and Facilities at 606-783-2386 about the designated accessible lot or drop-off, step-free entrance and route to your wheelchair position and companion seat. The diagram marks ADA locations but does not reserve inventory.
Best option
Morehead State identifies the large lot east of the Academic-Athletic Center as the primary event lot, reached from Playforth Place. Check basketball signs and current restrictions before parking.
Avoid
The facility page does not establish a free-parking guarantee, current pass requirement or accessible-space reservation. Football tailgating and other campus event arrangements do not establish basketball parking.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Playforth Place approach

The arena sits inside the Academic-Athletic Center on the east end of campus. The building can also become an auditorium, so event signage and the ticketed entrance matter.

02

Mixed

East lot is the default

Johnson Arena seats 6,500 for basketball and includes the Len Miller VIP Room. Reserved chairback, general-admission bleacher, floor, and hospitality access depend on the ticketed event.

03

Positive

Ticket map controls the bowl

The arena has end video boards, real-time statistics, concessions, and a hydraulic stage at the east end. Concert and commencement layouts can differ materially from basketball.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓The current facility page gives a specific highway-to-lot route
  • ✓The large east lot is directly beside the arena
  • ✓Video boards and concessions are built into the 6,500-seat basketball setup
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Know Before You Book

  • ×The standing facility page does not list a universal door time.
  • ×Current basketball bag guidance is not published on the facility page.
  • ×Older parking prices and entrance assignments may no longer apply.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.9.26

Use Playforth Place from US 60, start with the large east event lot, and let the current ticket or game notice control parking price, doors, bag rules, and overflow.

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