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Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center

The M.A.C. Center is Kent State's 6,327-seat home for basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling. The important choices are… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official venue entry guidance (opens in a new tab)The current guide shows clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags, and small clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Because the page also contains broader inspected-bag text, use a small clear bag or no bag unless the event says otherwise.
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use R-12 or R-7 for general basketball parking and arrive when doors open. Parking is first come, drive lanes must remain clear, and permit-only lots should not be treated as overflow.
Arrive
Kent State MAC Center doors open 60 minutes before game time. The ticket office is in the south main atrium; will call is at Lobby A outside that atrium, while student entry is at Lobby C. The elevator is between Lobbies A and C, across from concessions. Sensory bags can be checked out free at the atrium ticket office with a valid ID left as a deposit and must be returned after the game. Check current parking terms for R12/R7, Student Center and permit-controlled R11 rather than assuming every lot is free.
Exact location
1025 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
R-12 across Summit Street and R-7 by the Student Center are the documented general-parking lots. The Student Center lot and R-11 require the applicable season-ticket or VIP parking permit.
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Kent State MAC Center’s basketball court, scoreboard and blue seating bowl, documented on the official facility page. This older reference has no confirmed capture date or individual-seat location; current court branding and equipment may differ.
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Kent State MAC Center’s basketball court, scoreboard and blue seating bowl, documented on the official facility page. This older reference has no confirmed capture date or individual-seat location; current court branding and equipment may differ.

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Home teams
Kent State men's basketball / Kent State women's basketball / Kent State volleyball / Kent State gymnastics / Kent State wrestling
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity6,327listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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1025 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242

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Visit preparation checklist

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The current guide shows clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags, and small clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Because the page also contains broader inspected-bag text, use a small clear bag or no bag unless the event says otherwise.

Official Kent State M.A.C. Center fan guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 1025 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242. Kent State MAC Center doors open 60 minutes before game time. The ticket office is in the south main atrium; will call is at Lobby A outside that atrium, while student entry is at Lobby C. The elevator is between Lobbies A and C, across from concessions. Sensory bags can be checked out free at the atrium ticket office with a valid ID left as a deposit and must be returned after the game. Check current parking terms for R12/R7, Student Center and permit-controlled R11 rather than assuming every lot is free. R-12 across Summit Street and R-7 by the Student Center are the documented general-parking lots. The Student Center lot and R-11 require the applicable season-ticket or VIP parking permit. Use R-12 or R-7 for general basketball parking and arrive when doors open. Parking is first come, drive lanes must remain clear, and permit-only lots should not be treated as overflow.

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This guide does not yet establish Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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Kent State’s current fan-guide graphic specifies clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches, although an older prohibited-items list on the page gives different limits. Follow the clear-bag graphic and ask the ticket office at 330-672-4455 about medical or baby supplies before arrival. Concessions are cashless. Men’s and women’s basketball have different reserved/general-admission seating categories; use the correct page of the MAC Center map.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
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R-12 across Summit Street and R-7 by the Student Center are the documented general-parking lots. The Student Center lot and R-11 require the applicable season-ticket or VIP parking permit. 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

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Seating chart

Kent State MAC Center — men’s basketball, concourse and parking

Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center: Seating chart, Kent State MAC Center — men’s basketball, concourse and parking. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official men’s basketball page in Kent State’s two-page MAC Center guide. Shows lettered lower sections, upper Sections 1–10, courtside seating, accessible locations, Lobbies A–D and surrounding parking. Men’s and women’s seating categories differ. Parking labels and prices are a reference; check current event restrictions and fees. Preview shows page 1 of 2; open the original chart for every page.

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

Seating chart

Kent State MAC Center — women’s basketball, concourse and parking

Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center: Seating chart, Kent State MAC Center — women’s basketball, concourse and parking. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official women’s basketball page in Kent State’s two-page guide. Lower Sections I–L and upper sections are marked general admission, with assigned courtside seating and accessible locations. This differs from the men’s chart. The page also shows lobbies, levels and parking; confirm current event categories and parking terms. Preview shows page 2 of 2; open the original chart for every page.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Kent State 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
Kent State indoor athletics when the parking lot, lobby, ticket type, seating format, and bag rule are checked before reaching Risman Drive
Watch out for
Kent State’s current fan-guide graphic specifies clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches, although an older prohibited-items list on the page gives different limits. Follow the clear-bag graphic and ask the ticket office at 330-672-4455 about medical or baby supplies before arrival. Concessions are cashless. Men’s and women’s basketball have different reserved/general-admission seating categories; use the correct page of the MAC Center map.
Good arrival window
Kent State MAC Center doors open 60 minutes before game time. The ticket office is in the south main atrium; will call is at Lobby A outside that atrium, while student entry is at Lobby C. The elevator is between Lobbies A and C, across from concessions. Sensory bags can be checked out free at the atrium ticket office with a valid ID left as a deposit and must be returned after the game. Check current parking terms for R12/R7, Student Center and permit-controlled R11 rather than assuming every lot is free.
Main transit note
R-12 across Summit Street and R-7 by the Student Center are the documented general-parking lots. The Student Center lot and R-11 require the applicable season-ticket or VIP parking permit.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Free first-come basketball parking across multiple lots

What to do
Use R-12 or R-7 for general basketball parking and arrive when doors open. Parking is first come, drive lanes must remain clear, and permit-only lots should not be treated as overflow.
Best option
R-12 is the primary general lot across Summit Street, with R-7 as another general option by the Student Center. Use the current arena map to match parking with Lobby A, the atrium, or Lobby C.
Avoid
Do not enter the Student Center permit lot or R-11 without the required pass, and do not use a general atrium approach for will call because basketball will call is accessible only through Lobby A.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

R-12, R-7 & one-hour doors

Lobby A is the only basketball will-call entrance, while Kent State students use Lobby C. The ticket office sits in the south-side main atrium.

02

Mixed

Lobby and seating strategy

Men's basketball has assigned chairbacks in A-E and assigned lower-reserve seating in I-L; most other basketball seating is general admission unless posted. ADA seating is in front of Section A with overflow below the Loge.

03

Positive

Clear bag & cashless concessions

Concessions between Lobbies A and C are cashless. Free sensory-awareness bags are available from the atrium ticket office in exchange for a valid ID and must be returned after the game.

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

Why It Works

  • ✓Free basketball parking begins when doors open
  • ✓The official guide maps the general, permit, will-call, and student approaches
  • ✓Sensory-awareness bags are available free from the ticket office
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Know Before You Book

  • ×The bag graphic and the separate prohibited-items text are not perfectly aligned.
  • ×Basketball will call cannot be reached through the atrium and requires Lobby A.
  • ×General parking is first come, while the closest permit lots are restricted.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Use R-12 or R-7, arrive for the one-hour door window, enter Lobby A for will call or Lobby C as a student, and choose a small clear bag or no bag to avoid the guide's mixed bag-language edge case.

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