Venue · Morehead, KY
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About Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Ellis T. Johnson Arena is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Academic-Athletic Center on the campus of Morehead State University, it is the home to the Morehead State Eagles men's and women's basketball teams along with women's volleyball. Construction began in 1978, and the building opened in 1981. The Eagles won their inaugural game in the building on December 3, 1981, over the University of Charleston. Johnson Arena can be easily transformed into an auditorium for concerts and commencements. At the east end of the playing floor, a hydraulic stage can be raised for events.
Getting there
🅿️ Parking
- Over FlowCar park520 m · 8 min walk
- Student Parking GarageMulti-storey car park570 m · 9 min walk
- AAC Parking lotCar park950 m · 15 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Ellfel Pizza + The LeafRestaurant · pizza50 m · 1 min walk
- ZenRestaurant · asian50 m · 1 min walk
- PrefontaineRestaurant · burger80 m · 1 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop170 m · 3 min walk
- Fuzzy Duck and CoffeeTree BooksCafé270 m · 4 min walk
- All Seasons CafeCafé410 m · 7 min walk
- Gatti's PizzaRestaurant · pizza480 m · 8 min walk
- The Venue on MainBar490 m · 8 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Morehead State Eagles Mens Basketball16 dates- Morehead State Eagles Womens Basketball15 dates
- Eastern Illinois Panthers Womens Basketball1 date
- Presbyterian Blue Hose Mens Basketball1 date
Tennessee State Lady Tigers Womens Basketball1 date- Eastern Illinois Panthers Mens Basketball1 date
- Western Illinois Leathernecks Mens Basketball1 date
Northern Kentucky Norse Womens Basketball1 date
Lindenwood Lions Mens Basketball1 date- Eastern Kentucky Colonels Womens Basketball1 date
Lindenwood Lions Womens Basketball1 date- North Alabama Lions Mens Basketball1 date
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Ellis T. Johnson Arena: FAQs
What's on at Ellis T. Johnson Arena?
Ellis T. Johnson Arena has 32 upcoming events. Next up: Chase Matthew on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Where is Ellis T. Johnson Arena?
Ellis T. Johnson Arena is located at 150 University Morehead, Morehead, KY, 40351.
How big is Ellis T. Johnson Arena?
Ellis T. Johnson Arena has a capacity of around 6,500.
Where can I park near Ellis T. Johnson Arena?
Public car parks near Ellis T. Johnson Arena include Over Flow (520 m), Student Parking Garage (570 m), and AAC Parking lot (950 m).
When did Ellis T. Johnson Arena open?
Ellis T. Johnson Arena opened in 1981.
Which teams or companies are based at Ellis T. Johnson Arena?
Ellis T. Johnson Arena is the home of Morehead State Eagles women's basketball and Morehead State Eagles men's basketball.