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First Bank & Trust Arena

First Bank & Trust Arena is the Division I basketball home of South Dakota State in Brookings. This… Read more

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Reviewed 10.8.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Jackrabbit Club lots require the corresponding parking pass. SDSU’s arena-specific A–Z guide says fans without that pass can use a free lot; follow current event signs for the available lot rather than entering a reserved area.
Arrive
SDSU’s current A–Z guide lists arena gates opening 60 minutes before events. General ticket holders may use any arena gate; SDSU students use the southwest student gate with a valid student ID. The ticket office is inside the southeast entrance. Ask a ticket representative for the required stamp before leaving if you need re-entry; football stadium rules differ.
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1165 Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007Open directions (opens in a new tab)
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The renovated First Bank & Trust Arena’s basketball court and occupied bowl during a pregame ceremony, in an official photograph published February 2026. The capture date is not supplied.
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The renovated First Bank & Trust Arena’s basketball court and occupied bowl during a pregame ceremony, in an official photograph published February 2026. The capture date is not supplied.

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Home teams
South Dakota State basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
CapacityNearly 5,000approximate seating published by SDSU for the arena rebuilt in 2024; this replaces the older Frost Arena-era 6,500 figure, and event configurations vary
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1165 Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007

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The current A–Z guide limits opaque bags to 4.5 × 6.5 inches and says all bags are searched. Its linked clear-bag page names the football stadium, so confirm arena arrangements for larger bags, medical items and childcare supplies with the ticket office at 605-688-5422. The A–Z guide permits a sealed water bottle or empty refillable bottle and prohibits strollers and umbrellas.

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Destination: First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD 57007. SDSU’s current A–Z guide lists arena gates opening 60 minutes before events. General ticket holders may use any arena gate; SDSU students use the southwest student gate with a valid student ID. The ticket office is inside the southeast entrance. Ask a ticket representative for the required stamp before leaving if you need re-entry; football stadium rules differ. Jackrabbit Club lots require the corresponding parking pass. SDSU’s arena-specific A–Z guide says fans without that pass can use a free lot; follow current event signs for the available lot rather than entering a reserved area.

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The current A–Z guide limits opaque bags to 4.5 × 6.5 inches and says all bags are searched. Its linked clear-bag page names the football stadium, so confirm arena arrangements for larger bags, medical items and childcare supplies with the ticket office at 605-688-5422. The A–Z guide permits a sealed water bottle or empty refillable bottle and prohibits strollers and umbrellas.

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

Need to Know

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Download mobile tickets into your wallet before arrival; SDSU says screenshots and photographed barcodes are not valid entry tickets. Use the print-at-home option only when that is the delivery method issued to you. The southeast arena box office opens for walk-up sales one hour before events and closes at halftime. Families can find a mothers’ room on the second level in the northeast corner; phone charging is on the north concourse. Call 605-688-5422 for help with accessible seats or ticket problems.
Watch out for
The current A–Z guide limits opaque bags to 4.5 × 6.5 inches and says all bags are searched. Its linked clear-bag page names the football stadium, so confirm arena arrangements for larger bags, medical items and childcare supplies with the ticket office at 605-688-5422. The A–Z guide permits a sealed water bottle or empty refillable bottle and prohibits strollers and umbrellas.
Good arrival window
SDSU’s current A–Z guide lists arena gates opening 60 minutes before events. General ticket holders may use any arena gate; SDSU students use the southwest student gate with a valid student ID. The ticket office is inside the southeast entrance. Ask a ticket representative for the required stamp before leaving if you need re-entry; football stadium rules differ.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Jackrabbit Club lots require the corresponding parking pass. SDSU’s arena-specific A–Z guide says fans without that pass can use a free lot; follow current event signs for the available lot rather than entering a reserved area.
Best option
Use the east-side arena parking lot for passenger drop-off, then move to your assigned or available parking lot. Confirm accessible parking and the best entrance with the ticket office before travel.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College basketball game day

First Bank & Trust Arena reflects South Dakota State 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

  • ✓South Dakota State traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.8.26

For First Bank & Trust Arena: confirm the exact South Dakota State parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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