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About Rhodes Arena
James A. Rhodes Arena, nicknamed "The JAR", is an arena in Akron, Ohio, United States, on the campus of the University of Akron. Named for former Ohio governor Jim Rhodes, the arena opened in 1983 and is home to the Akron Zips men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It was built next to and replaced the university's 3,000-seat Memorial Hall.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- RKP Transit CenterBus station1.4 km · 22 min walk
- Akron Greyhound StationBus station1.4 km · 22 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Lot 9Car park · 365 spaces400 m · 7 min walk
- Multi-storey car park490 m · 8 min walk
- Lot 26Multi-storey car park550 m · 9 min walk
- Lot 20Car park630 m · 10 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Rhodes Arena
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Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop300 m · 5 min walk
- Union MarketRestaurant410 m · 7 min walk
- The Score Draft RoomPub510 m · 8 min walk
- EuroGyroRestaurant510 m · 8 min walk
- Mid East CafeRestaurant · arab520 m · 8 min walk
- Manny's PubBar540 m · 9 min walk
- Pizza HutRestaurant · pizza560 m · 9 min walk
- Taste of BangkokRestaurant560 m · 9 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Rhodes Arena
Akron Zips Womens Basketball15 dates
Akron Zips Mens Basketball12 dates- Akron Zips Womens Volleyball3 dates
- Central Michigan Chippewas Womens Volleyball2 dates
South Alabama Jaguars Womens Basketball1 date- Central Michigan Chippewas Womens Basketball1 date
- Cleveland State Vikings Womens Basketball1 date
- Kent State Golden Flashes Mens Basketball1 date
- Kent State Golden Flashes Womens Basketball1 date
- Yale Bulldogs Womens Basketball1 date
- Ohio Bobcats Womens Basketball1 date
- Toledo Rockets Womens Basketball1 date
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Rhodes Arena: FAQs
What's on at Rhodes Arena?
Rhodes Arena has 30 upcoming events. Next up: South Alabama Jaguars at Akron Zips Womens Basketball on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Where is Rhodes Arena?
Rhodes Arena is located at 373 Carroll St, Akron, OH, 44325.
How big is Rhodes Arena?
Rhodes Arena has a capacity of around 5,500.
What is the nearest station to Rhodes Arena?
The nearest station is RKP Transit Center (Bus station), about 1.4 km from Rhodes Arena.
Which hotels are closest to Rhodes Arena?
The closest places to stay are Blutique (1.3 km), Akron City Center Hotel (1.3 km), and Courtyard (1.6 km).
Where can I park near Rhodes Arena?
Public car parks near Rhodes Arena include Lot 9 (400 m), Multi-storey car park (490 m), and Lot 26 (550 m).
When did Rhodes Arena open?
Rhodes Arena opened in 1983.
Which teams or companies are based at Rhodes Arena?
Rhodes Arena is the home of Akron Zips men's basketball and Akron Zips women's basketball.