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Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center Events & Tickets

Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center in Cincinnati, OH has 42 upcoming events. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center

Fifth Third Arena is an indoor arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The arena opened in 1989 and is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. It primarily serves as the home venue for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's volleyball teams and hosts other events. It is located in the Myrl H. Shoemaker Center, which was also the name of the arena until 2005, when it was named for Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • ZooBus station590 m · 10 min walk
  • Safari Train StationTrain station990 m · 16 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Multi-storey car park170 m · 3 min walk
  • Eden Avenue GarageMulti-storey car park220 m · 4 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park220 m · 4 min walk
  • Goodman Street GarageMulti-storey car park330 m · 5 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • El Taco VelozRestaurant · mexican190 m · 3 min walk
  • Piada Italian Street FoodRestaurant · italian330 m · 5 min walk
  • Donatos PizzaRestaurant · pizza350 m · 6 min walk
  • Conscious KitchenRestaurant360 m · 6 min walk
  • NamasteRestaurant · indian370 m · 6 min walk
  • KabobskeRestaurant · mediterranean390 m · 6 min walk
  • The 86Café · coffee shop480 m · 8 min walk
  • El Vaquero CliftonRestaurant500 m · 8 min walk

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Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center: FAQs

What's on at Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center has 42 upcoming events. Next up: Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Kansas State University Volleyball on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Where is Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center is located at 2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45221.

How big is Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center has a capacity of around 13,176.

Is there parking at Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

Parking is available in the garages off Martin Luther King for varying fees. If you have any questions concerning parking, please contact the Athletic ticket office.

When is the Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center box office open?

The hours for the Athletic Ticket Office are: Monday though Friday - 9AM to 5PM The Concourse Box Office opens 1 1/2 hour before scheduled event

What is the nearest station to Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

The nearest station is Zoo (Bus station), about 590 m from Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center.

Which hotels are closest to Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

The closest places to stay are Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati (70 m), Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati - Uptown-University Area (250 m), and Fairfield Inn (1.2 km).

When did Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center open?

Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center opened in 1989.

Which teams or companies are based at Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center?

Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker Center is the home of Cincinnati Bearcats women's basketball and Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball.