Fifth Third Arena

Capacity: 10,818

Home Teams: Cincinnati Bearcats (NCAA College Basketball)

Fifth Third Arena Events

Fifth Third Arena has been home to the Cincinnati Bearcats men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as the women’s volleyball team ever since it opened in 1989 on the grounds of the University of Cincinnati. With a home record of 422–81 (.839), the Bearcats men’s team has enjoyed a massive home court advantage at Fifth Third Arena due to the thunderous support of the sellout crowds that it frequently attracts to the arena. Aside from Bearcats games, Fifth Third Arena also occasionally hosts other events such as professional wrestling exhibitions.  

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Fifth Third Arena?

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball games are frequently sold out well in advance. For the cheapest tickets to Cincinnati Bearcats home games or other events at Fifth Third Arena, check the TicketX listings on this page and compare seating options using our handy TicketX seating chart. Tickets with the lowest commission fees can be purchased from TicketX with a single click!

Fifth Third Arena Seating Chart

Fifth Third Arena provides visitors with a range of seating options, including premium seats like courtside seats, baseline seats, and club seats, as well as general admission seating. 

Getting to Fifth Third Arena (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Fifth Third Arena via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Fifth Third Arena via public transportation

Many local Cincinnati city buses stop near Fifth Third Arena. A taxi or ride-share is a good backup plan. 

Getting to Fifth Third Arena by car

Driving your own vehicle to Fifth Third Arena is straightforward, but be sure to budget plenty of time to negotiate game day traffic near the venue. Visit the Cincinnati Bearcats website for basic driving directions.

Does Fifth Third Arena have on-site parking?

Parking for basketball games can be found at Campus Green Garage, Woodside Garage, and University Avenue Garage. Parking passes can be purchased in advance via the Bearcat Ticket site. Check the Cincinnati Bearcats website for full parking information. 

How much does Fifth Third Arena parking cost?

Parking passes in the garages near Fifth Third Arena cost $10. Prepaid parking passes can be purchased on the Bearcat Ticket site. The Cincinnati Bearcats website has parking price information.