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Save Mart Center at Fresno State

Save Mart Center is Fresno State's 15,596-seat basketball arena and a major concert venue. The useful pre-event choices… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Save Mart Center permits clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and non-clear clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 by 2 inches. Diaper and medical-equipment bags are allowed after inspection.
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use the official event parking page and bring a credit or debit card because attendants do not accept cash. Concert and non-athletic parking, men's basketball parking, and women's basketball parking have different listed fees.
Arrive
Save Mart Center opens arena doors at least one hour before the event; confirm your show’s details. Enter the north parking lots off Matoian Avenue; additional Fresno State lots can open as needed. Parking attendants accept credit/debit cards and no cash, with different fees for concerts, men’s basketball and other events. First aid is on the main concourse behind Section 109. Family restrooms with changing tables are available on the main, upper and club levels.
Exact location
2650 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The venue's official parking page is the best final-approach source. North lots are off Matoian Avenue, and overflow may use Fresno State Lots P5 and P6 west of the arena.
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Save Mart Center’s basketball court, scoreboard and surrounding seating bowl during a full-house game, linked from its official seating page. The source does not identify an exact seat or capture date; current advertising and event arrangements can differ.
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Save Mart Center’s basketball court, scoreboard and surrounding seating bowl during a full-house game, linked from its official seating page. The source does not identify an exact seat or capture date; current advertising and event arrangements can differ.

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Home teams
Fresno State men's basketball / Fresno State women's basketball / Fresno State women's volleyball
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity15,596listed basketball capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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2650 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710

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Visit preparation checklist

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Save Mart Center permits clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and non-clear clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 by 2 inches. Diaper and medical-equipment bags are allowed after inspection.

Official Save Mart Center FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Save Mart Center at Fresno State, 2650 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710. Save Mart Center opens arena doors at least one hour before the event; confirm your show’s details. Enter the north parking lots off Matoian Avenue; additional Fresno State lots can open as needed. Parking attendants accept credit/debit cards and no cash, with different fees for concerts, men’s basketball and other events. First aid is on the main concourse behind Section 109. Family restrooms with changing tables are available on the main, upper and club levels. The venue's official parking page is the best final-approach source. North lots are off Matoian Avenue, and overflow may use Fresno State Lots P5 and P6 west of the arena. Use the official event parking page and bring a credit or debit card because attendants do not accept cash. Concert and non-athletic parking, men's basketball parking, and women's basketball parking have different listed fees.

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Save Mart Center permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a non-clear clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 × 2 inches. Diaper bags and medical-equipment bags are allowed after inspection. There is no re-admission after leaving during an event. Accessible seats are offered on all levels and price levels; arrange the accessible seat and any available companion seats before arrival. Basketball and concert charts are general layouts without current availability.

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Save Mart Center current visitor FAQ (opens in a new tab)

The venue's official parking page is the best final-approach source. North lots are off Matoian Avenue, and overflow may use Fresno State Lots P5 and P6 west of the arena. 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 Save Mart Center at Fresno State 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

Save Mart Center — basketball

Save Mart Center at Fresno State: Seating chart, Save Mart Center — basketball. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official compact 670 × 410-pixel basketball chart shows lower and upper sections, numbered suites, risers and accessible symbols. Preserve the source’s north arrow when comparing sides. Colors are layout categories, not live inventory; confirm current accessible seating and exact rows with the box office.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Save Mart Center (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

Seating chart

Save Mart Center — end-stage concert example

Save Mart Center at Fresno State: Seating chart, Save Mart Center — end-stage concert example. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official compact 670 × 410-pixel concert chart shows floor blocks 1–8, a stage, numbered suites and lower/upper sections. Stage position and floor seating vary by production. The chart is a general reference and does not reflect current ticket availability.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Save Mart Center (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
Fresno State basketball, volleyball, and arena events when the bag, parking payment, and post-event exit direction are settled before reaching Shaw Avenue
Watch out for
Save Mart Center permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a non-clear clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 × 2 inches. Diaper bags and medical-equipment bags are allowed after inspection. There is no re-admission after leaving during an event. Accessible seats are offered on all levels and price levels; arrange the accessible seat and any available companion seats before arrival. Basketball and concert charts are general layouts without current availability.
Good arrival window
Save Mart Center opens arena doors at least one hour before the event; confirm your show’s details. Enter the north parking lots off Matoian Avenue; additional Fresno State lots can open as needed. Parking attendants accept credit/debit cards and no cash, with different fees for concerts, men’s basketball and other events. First aid is on the main concourse behind Section 109. Family restrooms with changing tables are available on the main, upper and club levels.
Main transit note
The venue's official parking page is the best final-approach source. North lots are off Matoian Avenue, and overflow may use Fresno State Lots P5 and P6 west of the arena.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

North lots plus event-dependent campus overflow

What to do
Use the official event parking page and bring a credit or debit card because attendants do not accept cash. Concert and non-athletic parking, men's basketball parking, and women's basketball parking have different listed fees.
Best option
Choose Lot 4 when westbound Shaw Avenue is the better post-event route, or Lot 6 for eastbound Shaw Avenue. Accessible spaces are in the North lots with the required plate or placard.
Avoid
Do not park at Campus Pointe or assume tailgating is allowed. The venue prohibits tailgating, picnicking, and outside alcohol in its parking areas.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Clear bag & no-locker entry

Doors open at least 60 minutes before the event, and every bag is subject to inspection. A rejected bag must go back to the vehicle because storage is not available.

02

Mixed

North-lot & overflow plan

Accessible seating is offered on every level and in every event price level, with up to three companion seats when available. First Aid is behind Section 109 and Guest Services is in the northwest lobby.

03

Positive

Post-event exit direction

The building is cashless for parking, while the FAQ lists onsite ATMs. Family restrooms and baby-changing stations are distributed across the main, upper, and club levels.

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

Why It Works

  • ✓An official lot-by-lot exit choice for eastbound or westbound Shaw Avenue
  • ✓Accessible seating on every level and in every event price level
  • ✓Family restrooms, baby-changing stations, Guest Services, and First Aid are all mapped by section or lobby
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Know Before You Book

  • ×There are no lockers or storage areas for bags or prohibited items.
  • ×Parking fees vary by event type and additional campus lots open only as needed.
  • ×Guests who leave during an event cannot re-enter.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.11.26

Bring an approved bag or no bag, arrive at least an hour early, pay for parking by card, and pick Lot 4 or Lot 6 according to the direction you want to take on Shaw Avenue after the event.

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