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Marriott Center

BYU's high-capacity campus arena hosts Cougars basketball, gymnastics, devotionals, and major university events, so access and parking instructions… Read more

Event-day essentials

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
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Listed bag limit

Listed bag limit

no larger than5 × 8 × 1 in

5 in8 in1 in

Bags over the listed dimensions are not generally permitted.

Medical, accessibility, or childcare exceptions may apply after screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

Verified 9.2.26Official policy (opens in a new tab)
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use the live event or ticket communication to identify the lots actually open to the public; parking released for one campus event should not be assumed for another.
Arrive
For BYU men’s basketball, Marriott Center entrances open approximately 60 minutes before tip-off; other events can differ. The north-side elevator serves the floor, ticket lobby and concourse. Accessible seating requires the appropriate ticket; contact BYU early if your existing ticket will not meet your needs. The mother’s room is between Portals S and T, and complimentary men’s-basketball earplugs are at Guest Services between A and Y.
Exact location
701 East University Parkway, Provo, UT 84602Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Confirm any BYU campus shuttle, UTA, or rideshare plan against the event's current operating window and return service; the athletics policy page does not promise one universal transit route.
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Blue-lit crowd and a BYU-branded center-court presentation inside Marriott Center, documented in BYU’s official basketball facility gallery. This shows an event atmosphere rather than a ticketed seat view; the source does not identify a capture date.
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Blue-lit crowd and a BYU-branded center-court presentation inside Marriott Center, documented in BYU’s official basketball facility gallery. This shows an event atmosphere rather than a ticketed seat view; the source does not identify a capture date.

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Home teams
BYU Cougars men's basketball / BYU Cougars women's basketball
Upcoming Events
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity17,978basketball seating capacity
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701 East University Parkway, Provo, UT 84602

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Bags over the listed dimensions are not generally permitted. Medical, accessibility, or childcare exceptions may apply after screening. Individual events may use stricter or different rules.

BYU official Marriott Center policies (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Marriott Center, 701 East University Parkway, Provo, UT 84602. For BYU men’s basketball, Marriott Center entrances open approximately 60 minutes before tip-off; other events can differ. The north-side elevator serves the floor, ticket lobby and concourse. Accessible seating requires the appropriate ticket; contact BYU early if your existing ticket will not meet your needs. The mother’s room is between Portals S and T, and complimentary men’s-basketball earplugs are at Guest Services between A and Y. Confirm any BYU campus shuttle, UTA, or rideshare plan against the event's current operating window and return service; the athletics policy page does not promise one universal transit route. Use the live event or ticket communication to identify the lots actually open to the public; parking released for one campus event should not be assumed for another.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

For BYU men’s basketball, Marriott Center entrances open approximately 60 minutes before tip-off; other events can differ. The north-side elevator serves the floor, ticket lobby and concourse. Accessible seating requires the appropriate ticket; contact BYU early if your existing ticket will not meet your needs. The mother’s room is between Portals S and T, and complimentary men’s-basketball earplugs are at Guest Services between A and Y.

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  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
BYU current Marriott Center guest policies and accessible services (opens in a new tab)BYU current ticket central and basketball seating map (opens in a new tab)BYU official basketball facilities guide (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

This guide does not yet establish Marriott Center’s payment methods or water-bottle rules. Check the official visitor information before leaving.

BYU current Marriott Center guest policies and accessible services (opens in a new tab)

Confirm any BYU campus shuttle, UTA, or rideshare plan against the event's current operating window and return service; the athletics policy page does not promise one universal transit route. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

Browse Marriott Center photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)

Seating chart

Marriott Center — basketball sections and portal overview

Marriott Center: Seating chart, Marriott Center — basketball sections and portal overview. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official chart currently linked for men’s and women’s basketball on BYU Ticket Central, retaining its August 2023 asset path. Shows lower and upper sections, lettered portals, padded chairs, benches, courtside seating and wheelchair symbols. Verify current student assignments and accessible tickets with BYU; this is not seat inventory.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: BYU Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
BYU basketball in one of the country's larger on-campus basketball rooms
Watch out for
Marriott Center’s bag policy allows only small bags up to 5 × 8 × 1 inches, medically necessary bags and reasonably sized diaper bags. A normal stadium clear tote does not satisfy that small-bag limit. Outside food and drink, including bottled water, and brought-in stadium chairs are prohibited. Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited throughout BYU campus and its parking lots. Confirm event-specific assistance with BYU rather than assuming a basketball seating assignment applies to another production.
Good arrival window
For BYU men’s basketball, Marriott Center entrances open approximately 60 minutes before tip-off; other events can differ. The north-side elevator serves the floor, ticket lobby and concourse. Accessible seating requires the appropriate ticket; contact BYU early if your existing ticket will not meet your needs. The mother’s room is between Portals S and T, and complimentary men’s-basketball earplugs are at Guest Services between A and Y.
Main transit note
Confirm any BYU campus shuttle, UTA, or rideshare plan against the event's current operating window and return service; the athletics policy page does not promise one universal transit route.
Sources3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

High

What to do
Use the live event or ticket communication to identify the lots actually open to the public; parking released for one campus event should not be assumed for another.
Best option
The public lot or drop-off approach named in the current event communication
Avoid
Treating a reserved campus stall or a one-off event parking announcement as standing basketball access
Sources3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The arena sits within an active university campus, so the last part of the trip depends on the event's own lot controls rather than the street address alone.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

A very large bowl makes level and distance from center court consequential; compare the current chart and mobility route before choosing by price alone.

03

Positive

Event-day character

Marriott Center's scale allows a major crowd while preserving a distinctly BYU campus-event character.

Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

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

Why It Works

  • ✓The large capacity can make prominent conference games feel like university-wide occasions.
  • ✓The arena remains a basketball home while also serving major BYU gatherings.
  • ✓The official policy page is unusually explicit about bags, campus conduct, and guest services.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why It Works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know Before You Book

  • ×A parking arrangement announced for one event may not carry over to the next.
  • ×The small-bag limit requires more advance preparation than a standard clear-bag policy.
  • ×Upper and end sections in a nearly 18,000-seat bowl can be materially farther from the court.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Know Before You Book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Check the exact event's parking note, bring only a policy-compliant small bag, and choose the bowl level with distance and accessibility in mind.

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