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University of Dayton Arena

UD Arena is Dayton basketball's renovated home and a frequent NCAA tournament site, with permit-controlled close lots for… Read more

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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)Use Lot O and its complimentary shuttle when the official men's guidance directs general buyers there; follow the separate public-lot instructions for women's games.
Arrive
UD Arena opens 90 minutes before Flyers men’s basketball and one hour before women’s games; other events set their own door times. Use Gate C for passenger drop-off, pickup and rideshare. For men’s games, Lots A–D require passes; the published alternative is Lot O near 1414 South Patterson Boulevard with a shuttle. Women’s basketball parking is free in Lots A and B. Accessible seating is reserved: arrange it with the ticket office before arrival.
Exact location
1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The official Lot O shuttle is the principal non-walking connection for general men's-game parking; confirm separate transit arrangements for non-basketball events.
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Real fan takeThe sightlines are great, the place glows blue and red, and I like the conscious design effort to make it look like an airforce base.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
University of Dayton Arena’s exterior with “East Entry” visible above the doors. The official facility page links this photograph under a West Entrance filename; the caption follows the sign in the actual image. Follow your ticket’s entry instructions.
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University of Dayton Arena’s exterior with “East Entry” visible above the doors. The official facility page links this photograph under a West Entrance filename; the caption follows the sign in the actual image. Follow your ticket’s entry instructions.

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Home teams
Dayton Flyers men's basketball / Dayton Flyers women's basketball
Upcoming Events
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity13,435published capacity
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1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417

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UD Arena is cashless at the ticket office, concessions and team shop. Bags/backpacks larger than 16 × 16 × 8 inches are prohibited; diaper bags and medical equipment are exceptions subject to inspection. Outside food/drink, beverage containers and strollers are prohibited. Everyone passes through metal detectors, and a used ticket does not permit re-entry. The linked section chart retains a 2019 filename; confirm current seating assignments. First aid and the nursing room are on the south/southwest concourse behind Section 201.

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Destination: University of Dayton Arena, 1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417. UD Arena opens 90 minutes before Flyers men’s basketball and one hour before women’s games; other events set their own door times. Use Gate C for passenger drop-off, pickup and rideshare. For men’s games, Lots A–D require passes; the published alternative is Lot O near 1414 South Patterson Boulevard with a shuttle. Women’s basketball parking is free in Lots A and B. Accessible seating is reserved: arrange it with the ticket office before arrival. The official Lot O shuttle is the principal non-walking connection for general men's-game parking; confirm separate transit arrangements for non-basketball events. Use Lot O and its complimentary shuttle when the official men's guidance directs general buyers there; follow the separate public-lot instructions for women's games.

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UD Arena is cashless at the ticket office, concessions and team shop. Bags/backpacks larger than 16 × 16 × 8 inches are prohibited; diaper bags and medical equipment are exceptions subject to inspection. Outside food/drink, beverage containers and strollers are prohibited. Everyone passes through metal detectors, and a used ticket does not permit re-entry. The linked section chart retains a 2019 filename; confirm current seating assignments. First aid and the nursing room are on the south/southwest concourse behind Section 201.

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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.
UD Arena current A–Z visitor guide (opens in a new tab)UD Arena current parking information (opens in a new tab)UD Arena currently linked basketball chart (opens in a new tab)University of Dayton Arena official venue information (opens in a new tab)

The official Lot O shuttle is the principal non-walking connection for general men's-game parking; confirm separate transit arrangements for non-basketball events. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating chart

University of Dayton Arena — currently linked basketball section chart

University of Dayton Arena: Seating chart, University of Dayton Arena — currently linked basketball section chart. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official chart currently linked by Dayton Athletics, retaining the source filename’s 2019 date. Shows 100–400 level sections, student areas, accessible symbols and club locations. Confirm current student assignments, accessible seating and event availability with the ticket office.

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Plan your visit

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

Need to Know

Best for
Flyers basketball and NCAA tournament games in one of the sport's most established host buildings
Watch out for
UD Arena is cashless at the ticket office, concessions and team shop. Bags/backpacks larger than 16 × 16 × 8 inches are prohibited; diaper bags and medical equipment are exceptions subject to inspection. Outside food/drink, beverage containers and strollers are prohibited. Everyone passes through metal detectors, and a used ticket does not permit re-entry. The linked section chart retains a 2019 filename; confirm current seating assignments. First aid and the nursing room are on the south/southwest concourse behind Section 201.
Good arrival window
UD Arena opens 90 minutes before Flyers men’s basketball and one hour before women’s games; other events set their own door times. Use Gate C for passenger drop-off, pickup and rideshare. For men’s games, Lots A–D require passes; the published alternative is Lot O near 1414 South Patterson Boulevard with a shuttle. Women’s basketball parking is free in Lots A and B. Accessible seating is reserved: arrange it with the ticket office before arrival.
Main transit note
The official Lot O shuttle is the principal non-walking connection for general men's-game parking; confirm separate transit arrangements for non-basketball events.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Use Lot O and its complimentary shuttle when the official men's guidance directs general buyers there; follow the separate public-lot instructions for women's games.
Best option
A valid A-D pass or the official Lot O overflow-and-shuttle plan for the specific game
Avoid
The Carillon neighborhood or hotel lots that the university explicitly excludes from arena parking
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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

Arrival & transportation

The river, freeway and permit-controlled close lots concentrate traffic, so general buyers should navigate directly to the published overflow plan.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The renovated multi-level bowl is steep enough that row and level matter; use the current chart and account for tournament or production reconfiguration.

03

Positive

Event-day character

Dayton attendance and the venue's NCAA hosting history give the arena a basketball-first identity beyond its physical size.

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

Why it works

  • ✓Dayton attendance and the venue's NCAA hosting history give the arena a basketball-first identity beyond its physical size.
  • ✓The renovated multi-level bowl is steep enough that row and level matter; use the current chart and account for tournament or production reconfiguration.
  • ✓The river, freeway and permit-controlled close lots concentrate traffic, so general buyers should navigate directly to the published overflow plan.
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

  • ×Men's and women's parking plans differ, and the adjacent Carillon neighborhood and hotel lots are not arena overflow
  • ×The Carillon neighborhood or hotel lots that the university explicitly excludes from arena parking
  • ×The official Lot O shuttle is the principal non-walking connection for general men's-game parking; confirm separate transit arrangements for non-basketball events.
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

Follow the official team- or tournament-specific parking plan, use Lot O when directed and arrive early enough that the shuttle is not a deadline.

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