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Guide To U.S. Century Bank Arena

Located in the Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus, U.S. Century Bank Arena is home to the FIU Panthers. This 94,000 square-foot multipurpose facility has showcased sporting events, concerts, banquets, trade shows, graduations, convocation ceremonies, as well as other university and community events.

Getting There

U.S. Century Bank Arena
11200 SW 8th St.
Miami, Fl 33199
305-348-4263
http://www.fiusports.com

Getting There
If you plan on driving to the arena for an event, be ready to spend a substantial amount of time looking for a parking spot since you will be sharing parking with FIU students but don't fear there are plenty of parking lots.

Directions to Arena:
From Miami International Airport
Take State Road No. 836 West (Dolphin Expressway) to the NW 107th Avenue/South exit. Proceed south on 107th Avenue to SW 8th Street (SR 41/Tamiami Trail). Turn right on 8th Street, two traffic lights to SW 112th Avenue. Turn left onto the FIU campus and then make right-hand turns at the first two stop signs. FIU Arena will be on your left, and parking is available across the street on the right or in the Panther Parking Garage.

From I-95
Traveling north or south on I-95, exit at State Road No. 836 West (Dolphin Expressway) to NW 107th Avenue/South exit. Proceed south on 107th Avenue to SW 8th Street (SR 41/Tamiami Trail). Turn right on 8th Street, two traffic lights to SW 112th Avenue. Turn left onto the FIU campus and then go right at the first two stop signs. FIU Arena will be on your left, and parking is available across the street on the right or in the Panther Parking Garage.

From the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826)
Traveling north or south on the Palmetto Expressway, exit westbound on SW 8th Street (SR 41/Tamiami Trail). Proceed to SW 112th Avenue. Turn left onto the FIU campus and then go right at the first two stop signs. FIU Arena will be on your left, and parking is available across the street on the right or in the Panther Parking Garage.

From the Florida Turnpike
Traveling north or south on the Turnpike, exit eastbound on SW 8th Street (No. 25/Tamiami Trail). Turn right onto 8th Street (SR 41/Tamiami Trail). At SW 112th Avenue, turn right onto the FIU campus, and then go right at the first two stop signs. FIU Arena will be on your left, and parking is available across the street on the right or in the Panther Parking Garage.

Parking

If you plan on heading to the boat show, prepare to spend some time in traffic trying to get to the show, or try the multiple services that will get you to the boat show.

Parking is available across the street to the right of the arena or in the Panther Parking Garage. If you still cannot find parking, you can also try the other four parking garages located throughout the campus. The best part is that parking is free!

Click here for a larger parking map

One of the best ways to get to the FIU Modesto A. Maidique campus is by taking advantage of Miami's public transportation. There are various bus stops close to the campus which will take you just about anywhere.

Click here for a Public Transportation Guide

Tickets

While you can always buy tickets for the FIU basketball, volleyball, and soccer games you can also purchase tickets for big name events like the South Florida All-Star Classic and Mixed Martial Arts Championship.

There are various ways to get event tickets, online, by phone or at the Arena.

To order tickets by phone: (305) 348-4263
For general ticket info call: (305) 348-2297
You can also visit the ticket office online at: http://fiusports.com/

Seating

The multi-purpose arena can seat up to 5,000 people creating a more personalized and exclusive experience than most arenas can offer. Get ready to smell the sweat!

Click Here for a Seating guide.

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