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Matthew Knight Arena

Oregon's east-campus arena hosts Ducks basketball and other indoor events with west, north, and east entrances, an attached… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

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

Clear bag

no larger than12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in6 in12 in

Larger permitted bags must be clear and stay within the listed dimensions.

All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening.

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

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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Open the event-specific parking page rather than reusing a basketball, concert, or campus rule from another event, then target the listed garage or lot entrance.
Arrive
Matthew Knight Arena’s general guide lists doors opening 60 minutes before the event, with west, north and east entrances; confirm your show’s timing. The attached 13th Avenue Garage requires the appropriate pass and is approached via 13th and Agate. Parking rules vary by event type. Guest Services is behind Section 119 near the west entrance, and first aid is behind Section 117.
Exact location
1390 Villard Street, Eugene, OR 97403Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Oregon identifies Lane Transit District service as an arena option; verify the current stop, route, and return schedule directly with LTD.
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Matthew Knight Arena’s basketball court and empty seating bowl, reproduced from the arena page in Oregon’s official 2024–25 men’s basketball record book. The source publication date is not a capture date; current floor graphics and event staging can differ.
Photo credits
Source: Oregon AthleticsPhoto source (opens in a new tab)
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Matthew Knight Arena’s basketball court and empty seating bowl, reproduced from the arena page in Oregon’s official 2024–25 men’s basketball record book. The source publication date is not a capture date; current floor graphics and event staging can differ.

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Home teams
Oregon Ducks men's basketball / Oregon Ducks women's basketball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity12,364published capacity
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1390 Villard Street, Eugene, OR 97403

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Visit preparation checklist

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Larger permitted bags must be clear and stay within the listed dimensions. All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening. Individual events may use stricter or different rules.

Oregon official Matthew Knight Arena general information (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Matthew Knight Arena, 1390 Villard Street, Eugene, OR 97403. Matthew Knight Arena’s general guide lists doors opening 60 minutes before the event, with west, north and east entrances; confirm your show’s timing. The attached 13th Avenue Garage requires the appropriate pass and is approached via 13th and Agate. Parking rules vary by event type. Guest Services is behind Section 119 near the west entrance, and first aid is behind Section 117. Oregon identifies Lane Transit District service as an arena option; verify the current stop, route, and return schedule directly with LTD. Open the event-specific parking page rather than reusing a basketball, concert, or campus rule from another event, then target the listed garage or lot entrance.

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

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

Oregon current Matthew Knight Arena general visitor guide (opens in a new tab)

Oregon identifies Lane Transit District service as an arena option; verify the current stop, route, and return schedule directly with LTD. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Find your section

Seating maps & views

Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.

Real photos from the seats

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

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Seating chart

Matthew Knight Arena — volleyball sections, 2019 reference

Matthew Knight Arena: Seating chart, Matthew Knight Arena — volleyball sections, 2019 reference. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official volleyball chart currently linked by Oregon’s ticket office, printed “Seating Map 2019.” Shows lower sections 101–121, upper sections 201–221, entrances and reserved/general-admission areas. Basketball and concert floors differ; confirm current student and open-section assignments with the event ticket office.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Oregon 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
Oregon basketball in a modern arena with several arrival modes and entrances
Watch out for
Oregon permits one clear bag up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a one-gallon clear storage bag, plus a small clutch under its clear-bag policy. Re-entry is prohibited. Arrange accessible seating with Oregon’s ticket office before arrival; accessible garage/Columbia Street spaces are limited and first-come. The official basketball virtual viewer retains older branding and price information; use its layout for orientation and the current ticket page for your booking.
Good arrival window
Matthew Knight Arena’s general guide lists doors opening 60 minutes before the event, with west, north and east entrances; confirm your show’s timing. The attached 13th Avenue Garage requires the appropriate pass and is approached via 13th and Agate. Parking rules vary by event type. Guest Services is behind Section 119 near the west entrance, and first aid is behind Section 117.
Main transit note
Oregon identifies Lane Transit District service as an arena option; verify the current stop, route, and return schedule directly with LTD.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

High

What to do
Open the event-specific parking page rather than reusing a basketball, concert, or campus rule from another event, then target the listed garage or lot entrance.
Best option
The garage or campus lot published for the exact event, or a verified round-trip LTD itinerary
Avoid
Using a neighboring business lot without permission or relying on a two-hour street space for a full event
Sources4 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

West, north, and east entrances distribute the crowd, but the chosen garage, LTD stop, or drop-off should determine the most practical door.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Basketball and touring configurations use the floor differently; confirm the event-specific chart rather than treating a Ducks court photo as universal.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The large center-hung display and basketball-focused bowl give Ducks games a strong visual center even from upper sections.

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

  • ✓Three sides of the arena provide public entrance options.
  • ✓LTD service creates a potential alternative to the event-lot search.
  • ✓Oregon separates general policy, parking, directions, and accessibility guidance.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Why It Works

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

Know Before You Book

  • ×Parking prices, opening times, and available lots can change with the event type.
  • ×Street limits and event-day enforcement make an improvised neighborhood space risky.
  • ×Leaving the building ends the visit because the arena has no re-entry.
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

Use the parking page for the exact event, pair that arrival mode with the nearest entrance, and settle bag and re-entry needs before ticket scan.

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