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Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR has 44 upcoming events: 1 concert, 41 sports events, 1 comedy show, and 1 experience. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Matthew Knight Arena

The Matthew Knight Arena (MKA) is a 12,364-seat, multi-purpose arena in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is home of the Oregon Ducks men's & women's basketball teams, along with the volleyball team, replacing McArthur Court. All teams compete in the Big Ten Conference starting with the 2024-25 season after their time as members of the Pac-12 Conference. It is located on the east side of campus at the corner of Franklin Boulevard and Villard Street, a gateway to campus as people arrive from I-5. The arena was originally intended to be ready for the start of the 2010–11 basketball season, but instead opened for the men's basketball game against the USC Trojans on January 13, 2011. It is named for chief donor Phil Knight's son, Matthew Knight, who died aged 34 in a scuba diving accident. The arena cost $227 million and was designed as collaboration between TVA Architects of Portland and Ellerbe Becket of Kansas City, Missouri. Hoffman Construction Company of Portland was the general contractor.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • University of Oregon StationBus station950 m · 15 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Millrace Drive GarageMulti-storey car park · 684 spaces480 m · 8 min walk
  • Science LotCar park500 m · 8 min walk
  • EMU ParkingCar park · 26 spaces580 m · 9 min walk
  • Visitor ParkingCar park580 m · 9 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

  • Track Town PizzaRestaurant · pizza140 m · 2 min walk
  • Tequila Burrito BarRestaurant · mexican170 m · 3 min walk
  • Cafe SeoulRestaurant · korean190 m · 3 min walk
  • The Taste of IndiaRestaurant · indian190 m · 3 min walk
  • Wild Duck CafeRestaurant · american200 m · 3 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop200 m · 3 min walk
  • Wild Goat Sports Bar & GrillBar220 m · 4 min walk
  • Fresh MarketcafeRestaurant270 m · 4 min walk

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Matthew Knight Arena: FAQs

What's on at Matthew Knight Arena?

Matthew Knight Arena has 44 upcoming events. Next up: Oregon Women's Basketball on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Where is Matthew Knight Arena?

Matthew Knight Arena is located at 1776 E. 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97403.

How big is Matthew Knight Arena?

Matthew Knight Arena has a capacity of around 12,364.

What is the nearest station to Matthew Knight Arena?

The nearest station is University of Oregon Station (Bus station), about 950 m from Matthew Knight Arena.

Which hotels are closest to Matthew Knight Arena?

The closest places to stay are University Inn & Suites Eugene (160 m), Maverick Hotel (170 m), and Best Western Hayward Inn (210 m).

Where can I park near Matthew Knight Arena?

Public car parks near Matthew Knight Arena include Millrace Drive Garage (480 m), Science Lot (500 m), and EMU Parking (580 m).

When did Matthew Knight Arena open?

Matthew Knight Arena opened in 2011.

Which teams or companies are based at Matthew Knight Arena?

Matthew Knight Arena is the home of Oregon Ducks men's basketball, Oregon Ducks women's basketball, and Oregon Ducks women's volleyball.