Fifth Third Arena

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8 upcoming events

American University Eagles at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballNov 2, 2026 · In 15 daysfrom $2.42Green Bay Phoenix at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballNov 5, 2026 · In 18 daysfrom $2.42Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballDec 29, 2026from $3.64Kansas Jayhawks at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballJan 19, 2027from $63.48Arizona State Sun Devils at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballJan 30, 2027from $20.78Arizona Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballFeb 2, 2027from $43.86Kansas State Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballFeb 20, 2027from $17.76Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats BasketballMar 2, 2027from $30.25

Getting there

Around Fifth Third Arena:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 58 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 2,607 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Fairfield Inn (1000 ft), Hotel Celare (0.3 mi), Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati – Uptown-University Area (0.4 mi)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good to know

What's on at Fifth Third Arena this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is American University Eagles at Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball (Mon, Nov 2).
How many people does Fifth Third Arena hold?
About 13,176 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Fifth Third Arena?
Fifth Third Arena is home to Cincinnati Bearcats women's basketball and Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball.
What other names has Fifth Third Arena had?
It has also been known as Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center, Shoemaker Center and Myrl H. Shoemaker Center.
Is Fifth Third Arena indoors?
Yes. Fifth Third Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Fifth Third Arena by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Fifth Third Arena, but there are 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Fifth Third Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 58 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 2,607 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.