America First Event Center Tickets

America First Event Center Tickets & Events

Home court for Southern Utah University basketball and volleyball, America First Event Center brings Thunderbirds athletics, campus ceremonies, concerts, and community events together at the center of the SUU campus in Cedar City. America First Event Center tickets connect fans with an intimate collegiate arena setting where roughly 5,300 seats surround the court and two large video boards help shape the in-arena experience.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About America First Event Center

America First Event Center is an indoor multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. The venue opened in 1985 as the Centrum and was renamed America First Event Center in 2017 through a naming-rights agreement with America First Credit Union. Owned and operated by Southern Utah University, it seats approximately 5,300 guests, with configurations that adjust for different event types.

The arena serves as the primary indoor athletic venue for Southern Utah University and is home to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds men's basketball, Southern Utah Thunderbirds women's basketball, and Southern Utah Thunderbirds women's volleyball programs. Beyond NCAA Division I athletics, America First Event Center also hosts university and community events, including commencement ceremonies, concerts, and special campus functions.

Its central campus location, compact seating bowl, and two large video boards give America First Event Center a student-centered atmosphere built around Thunderbirds athletics and Southern Utah University events.

Location & Transportation

America First Event Center is located at 100 S. 800 W., Cedar City, UT 84720 — on the Southern Utah University campus in Cedar City.

Driving and Parking: The arena is primarily accessed by car. On-campus parking is available around Southern Utah University, and parking is generally straightforward compared with major-market venues. For well-attended games, arriving early gives you more time to park and walk to the arena.

Transit: Cedar City is a small market with limited public transit, so most guests use personal vehicles or rideshare service when attending events at America First Event Center.

Rideshare: Rideshare services operate in Cedar City, and drop-off or pickup is feasible on or near the Southern Utah University campus. After higher-attendance events, building in a little extra time for pickup can make departure smoother.

Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is available near the university and elsewhere in Cedar City. Nearby options include Abbey Inn, Big Yellow Inn, Quality Inn Cedar City – University Area, and Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar City.

Venue Navigation

America First Event Center is a mid-size collegiate arena with a seating bowl of approximately 5,300 seats surrounding the court. Understanding the compact arena layout before you arrive helps you choose seats, plan your arrival, and move through campus event traffic more easily.

Seating Levels: The venue uses a single-bowl collegiate arena configuration, with seats arranged around the court. For basketball and volleyball, lower-bowl and courtside areas place fans closest to the floor, while seats higher in the bowl provide a broader view of the full court.

Dining Options

Outside the Venue — Cedar City

Dining is available in downtown Cedar City and in the areas surrounding the Southern Utah University campus. Because America First Event Center sits on campus, guests can plan a meal in Cedar City before heading to the arena for a Thunderbirds game, commencement ceremony, concert, or campus event.

Security & Policies

America First Event Center maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Other Venues in the Cedar City Area

America First Event Center is one of Cedar City's key campus event venues, especially for indoor athletics and Southern Utah University functions. The Cedar City area also includes football, theater, and festival performance spaces that support the region's broader live-events scene.

• Eccles Coliseum Tickets — Outdoor football stadium, home of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds Football (NCAA Division I)
• Heritage Center Theater Tickets — Performing arts theater in Cedar City hosting concerts, plays, and community events
• Randall L. Jones Theatre Tickets — Utah Shakespeare Festival venue on the Southern Utah University campus
• Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre Tickets — Outdoor Elizabethan-style theater hosting the Utah Shakespeare Festival
• Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre Tickets — Intimate performance space at the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts on the SUU campus

How Much Do Tickets to America First Event Center Cost?

America First Event Center ticket prices vary widely depending on the type of event, the artist or team, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from collegiate volleyball and campus events to Thunderbirds basketball matchups and concerts.

For collegiate athletics such as Southern Utah basketball and volleyball, tickets are typically affordable and often start low for general seating. Prices can rise for better seat locations, rivalry-style matchups, conference games, and other high-demand dates.

Event type, opponent or matchup, and overall demand are the biggest price drivers at America First Event Center. Basketball games with stronger demand can see the best lower-bowl and courtside options move first, while volleyball and other campus events can offer strong value for fans looking for a straightforward night out on campus.

Buying earlier generally provides better seat selection for higher-demand games. As inventory shrinks and the event date gets closer, prices for the best remaining seats can increase, especially for popular matchups and well-attended campus events.

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How to Buy America First Event Center Tickets

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1. Browse America First Event Center events — Search for America First Event Center tickets and select the show, game, or event you want to attend
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America First Event Center Seating Guide

America First Event Center uses a single-bowl collegiate arena layout built around the court, which makes seat location especially important for basketball and volleyball. Lower seats deliver close proximity to the floor, while seats higher in the bowl provide a wider view of the action.

Best Seats at America First Event Center

• Best value: Seats higher in the bowl can offer a clear overall view of the court while keeping the event affordable, especially for regular-season Thunderbirds games.
• Closest to the action: Courtside and lower-bowl seats nearest the floor put fans closest to the players, bench activity, and in-game atmosphere.
• Best overall experience: Mid-range lower-bowl seats can provide a strong balance of court visibility, energy, and proximity for basketball and volleyball.
• For groups: For higher-demand games, buying together early gives groups a better chance of finding seats in the same area.

America First Event Center Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for America First Event Center events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the court, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

Can I See Where My Seats Are?

Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the court, and whether you're closer to the action or higher up in the venue — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your America First Event Center Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make your visit run significantly smoother — especially for an on-campus arena in Cedar City where parking, weather, and event timing can shape the experience.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the arena entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Arrive early to allow time for campus parking, particularly for well-attended games.
• Dress in layers. Cedar City sits at roughly 5,800 feet of elevation and can experience cold winter temperatures, so layers are advisable when traveling to and from the venue in winter months.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. On busy game nights, give yourself additional time for campus parking and the walk from surrounding lots to the arena.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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America First Event Center events — particularly marquee Thunderbirds matchups, conference games, and well-attended campus events — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse America First Event Center tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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