The Yuengling Center, located on the University of South Florida (USF) campus in Tampa, Florida, is a versatile indoor arena that opened in November 1980. Originally known as the USF Sun Dome, it underwent significant renovations in 2011-2012. The arena now boasts a seating capacity of about 10,500, making it one of the largest venues in the American Athletic Conference. 🏟️🐂📣

As a multi-purpose facility, the Yuengling Center hosts hundreds of events annually including college basketball games for the USF Bulls men's and women's teams, volleyball matches, concerts, comedy shows, and various community events. It has become a central hub for entertainment and sports in the Tampa Bay area, featuring a range of amenities such as upgraded seating, concessions, and a new center-hung scoreboard. 🏀🎤🎶

VENUE POLICIES

Doors:

🚪60 - 90 minutes before ticketed show time.

Bag policy:

🎒Personal bags must be smaller than 12x12x12". These are subject to search upon entry. Backpacks are not permitted (parenting/diaper bags and medical bags are permissible).

Re-entry policy:

🚷Yuengling Center has a no-re-entry policy. For emergencies and special exceptions, please visit Guest Services in the Gate A lobby.

Child's ticket policy:

👶All children under the age of two (2) years old are admitted free of charge for all events, provided they sit on a parent's lap throughout the event. The age limit is subject to change based on tour requests.

Prohibited items:

The following items are NOT permitted at Yuengling Center Events:

❌Cameras meeting designated event standards will be permitted

❌Weapons of any kind

❌Pepper Spray or Mace

❌Wallet chains

❌Cans, Bottles, and Glass

❌Long Chains/Sharp Spikes

❌Large Bags

❌Laser Pointers

❌Food, Drinks & Alcohol

❌Air Horns/Noise Makers

❌Offensive Banners/Posters

❌Sticks or Poles of any kind

❌Controlled Substances

❌Chairs, folding chairs, or any other type of individual chair for use

❌Coolers

❌Wrapped gifts

❌Skateboards

❌Balloons

Pro tips:

✨Arrive early to secure parking, as the venue can get busy, especially during popular events. If you want to beat the crowd and get the best spots, consider using rideshare options to avoid parking hassles.

✨Try the Cuban Sandwich at 813 Eats (Main Concourse), or grab a premium drink from Loge Bar.

👀 View the Concourse Map here!

Where to park for events at the Yuengling Center:

🅿️All parking is first come, first served. Parking prices vary at each Yuengling Center event. For high-volume events like concerts and USF basketball games plan to arrive early to help ease traffic congestion.

🚘American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted at most lots. Cash is not accepted. Oversized vehicles will be charged per parking space. Disabled accessibility, limousine, and bus parking are available.

💳Pre-purchased parking passes for Yuengling Center events will be handled by their preferred parking vendor, ParkWhiz to provide guests with a higher level of service and accessibility when it comes to parking.

👉Book pre-purchased parking passes here.

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