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Moody Coliseum

SMU's on-campus arena serves Mustangs basketball and volleyball in University Park, distinct from Austin's similarly named Moody Center.

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Follow the current SMU Athletics event-parking instructions and distinguish event permits from ordinary campus permits.
Arrive
Moody Coliseum opens 90 minutes before men’s basketball and 60 minutes before women’s basketball or volleyball. Use the sport-specific parking plan: the 2026–27 women’s map identifies free Moody Garage parking, while the men’s map shows season-parking and donation requirements for several garages and lots. The men’s map marks rideshare pickup/drop-off beside Binkley Parking Center and a road closure by Moody valet. Guest Services is at the main west entrance; family restrooms are opposite Section 110.
Exact location
3009 Binkley Ave, Dallas, TX 75205Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Mockingbird Station provides a DART rail connection near SMU, followed by a walk or campus connection; verify current service and the return window.
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Moody Coliseum's brick facade and main entrance on the SMU campus.
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Home teams
SMU Mustangs men's basketball / SMU Mustangs women's basketball / SMU Mustangs volleyball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity7,000published capacity
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3009 Binkley Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

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SMU’s policy permits clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small hand-sized clutch. Medical and nursing bags require inspection. Moody has no re-entry for intercollegiate games except cases handled by Guest Services. Concession stands are cashless and accept major cards and contactless wallets. Compare the separate men’s, women’s and volleyball section maps; printed amounts are season-ticket figures, and the men’s chart separates seat donation, ticket price and per-ticket fee.

Moody Coliseum current gameday policies (opens in a new tab)SMU current clear-bag policy (opens in a new tab)SMU 2026–27 basketball parking maps (opens in a new tab)Moody current seating and pricing maps (opens in a new tab)Official Moody Coliseum facility information (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Moody Coliseum, 3009 Binkley Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. Moody Coliseum opens 90 minutes before men’s basketball and 60 minutes before women’s basketball or volleyball. Use the sport-specific parking plan: the 2026–27 women’s map identifies free Moody Garage parking, while the men’s map shows season-parking and donation requirements for several garages and lots. The men’s map marks rideshare pickup/drop-off beside Binkley Parking Center and a road closure by Moody valet. Guest Services is at the main west entrance; family restrooms are opposite Section 110. Mockingbird Station provides a DART rail connection near SMU, followed by a walk or campus connection; verify current service and the return window. Follow the current SMU Athletics event-parking instructions and distinguish event permits from ordinary campus permits.

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SMU’s policy permits clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small hand-sized clutch. Medical and nursing bags require inspection. Moody has no re-entry for intercollegiate games except cases handled by Guest Services. Concession stands are cashless and accept major cards and contactless wallets. Compare the separate men’s, women’s and volleyball section maps; printed amounts are season-ticket figures, and the men’s chart separates seat donation, ticket price and per-ticket fee.

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Moody Coliseum current gameday policies (opens in a new tab)SMU current clear-bag policy (opens in a new tab)SMU 2026–27 basketball parking maps (opens in a new tab)Moody current seating and pricing maps (opens in a new tab)Official Moody Coliseum facility information (opens in a new tab)

Mockingbird Station provides a DART rail connection near SMU, followed by a walk or campus connection; verify current service and the return window. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 men’s basketball sections

Seating chart

Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 men’s basketball sections

Moody Coliseum: Seating chart, Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 men’s basketball sections. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official SMU 2026–27 men’s basketball season chart with numbered sections, courtside rows, suites, loge and accessible seating symbols. Printed amounts distinguish required seat donation, season ticket price, per-ticket fee and all-in price; club access has separate requirements. These are season figures, not single-game prices or live availability.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: SMU Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 women’s basketball sections

Seating chart

Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 women’s basketball sections

Moody Coliseum: Seating chart, Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 women’s basketball sections. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official SMU 2026–27 women’s basketball season chart, distinguishing courtside, loge, lower reserved and blue general-admission areas. Printed all-in amounts are season prices. GA areas do not assign individual seats; do not apply this women’s layout or pricing to men’s games or volleyball.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: SMU Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Moody Coliseum — 2026 volleyball sections

Seating chart

Moody Coliseum — 2026 volleyball sections

Moody Coliseum: Seating chart, Moody Coliseum — 2026 volleyball sections. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official SMU 2026 volleyball season chart, distinguishing courtside, loge, lower sideline, lower chairback, lower bleacher and upper chairback locations. Printed amounts are season-ticket prices, not current single-match inventory. Basketball uses a different court and seat allocation.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: SMU Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 men’s basketball parking

Venue layout

Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 men’s basketball parking

Moody Coliseum: Venue layout, Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 men’s basketball parking. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official men’s basketball parking map showing Moody and Binkley parking centers, Meadows, Q/R/U lots, the marked Binkley rideshare point and road closure by Moody valet. Printed amounts and donation thresholds refer to season parking. This is a campus arrival plan; eligibility and availability depend on your parking purchase.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: SMU Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 women’s basketball parking

Venue layout

Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 women’s basketball parking

Moody Coliseum: Venue layout, Moody Coliseum — 2026–27 women’s basketball parking. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official women’s basketball parking map identifying free parking in Moody Garage for this season. This is an exterior arrival plan, not a seating diagram. The men’s basketball parking plan uses different eligibility and prices; follow current game instructions and signs.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: SMU 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
SMU basketball and volleyball in a traditional campus arena
Watch out for
SMU’s policy permits clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small hand-sized clutch. Medical and nursing bags require inspection. Moody has no re-entry for intercollegiate games except cases handled by Guest Services. Concession stands are cashless and accept major cards and contactless wallets. Compare the separate men’s, women’s and volleyball section maps; printed amounts are season-ticket figures, and the men’s chart separates seat donation, ticket price and per-ticket fee.
Good arrival window
Moody Coliseum opens 90 minutes before men’s basketball and 60 minutes before women’s basketball or volleyball. Use the sport-specific parking plan: the 2026–27 women’s map identifies free Moody Garage parking, while the men’s map shows season-parking and donation requirements for several garages and lots. The men’s map marks rideshare pickup/drop-off beside Binkley Parking Center and a road closure by Moody valet. Guest Services is at the main west entrance; family restrooms are opposite Section 110.
Main transit note
Mockingbird Station provides a DART rail connection near SMU, followed by a walk or campus connection; verify current service and the return window.
Sources5 officialReviewed 10.11.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Moderate

What to do
Follow the current SMU Athletics event-parking instructions and distinguish event permits from ordinary campus permits.
Best option
The SMU garage, lot, or DART approach identified for that event
Avoid
Confusing Moody Coliseum with Austin's Moody Center or treating an ordinary SMU permit as event parking
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

The University Park campus is accessible from central Dallas, but a named lot or Mockingbird Station plan is more reliable than circling Binkley Avenue.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The compact bowl suits basketball; volleyball and special-event floor layouts should be selected from the active map.

03

Positive

Event-day character

Moody Coliseum retains a recognizably collegiate scale even as SMU competes in a major metropolitan market.

Sources1 fan · 2 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

  • ✓Moody Coliseum retains a recognizably collegiate scale even as SMU competes in a major metropolitan market.
  • ✓The compact bowl suits basketball; volleyball and special-event floor layouts should be selected from the active map.
  • ✓SMU basketball and volleyball in a traditional campus arena.
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

  • ×Search results can confuse Moody Coliseum with Moody Center.
  • ×Campus parking eligibility changes with the event schedule.
  • ×Confusing Moody Coliseum with Austin's Moody Center or treating an ordinary SMU permit as event parking.
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

The University Park campus is accessible from central Dallas, but a named lot or Mockingbird Station plan is more reliable than circling Binkley Avenue. Follow the current SMU Athletics event-parking instructions and distinguish event permits from ordinary campus permits. The compact bowl suits basketball; volleyball and special-event floor layouts should be selected from the active map.

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