Fifth Third Arena

Fifth Third Arena
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Former namesMyrl H. Shoemaker Center (1989–2005)
Location2700 O' Varsity Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 USA[1]
Coordinates39°07′52″N 84°30′51″W / 39.131101°N 84.514207°W / 39.131101; -84.514207
OwnerUniversity of Cincinnati
OperatorUniversity of Cincinnati
Capacity12,012 (2018–present)
13,187 (2016–2017)
13,176 (1989–2016)
Record attendance13,477 (January 26, 2017 vs. Xavier)[2]
SurfaceAll-Star Plus (basketball floor)
Construction
Broke ground1987
OpenedSeptember 12, 1989
Renovated2017–2018
Construction costUS$32 million
($78.7 million in 2023 dollars[3]) 2018 Renovation: US$87 million
ArchitectMoody Nolan
General contractorSkanska USA Building Inc.
Tenants
Cincinnati Bearcats (NCAA)
Men's basketball (1989–2017, 2018–present)
Women's basketball (1989–2017, 2018–present)
Volleyball (1989–2017, 2018–present)

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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