Addition Financial Arena
Addition Financial Arena is a basketball arena in Orlando, Florida, home of the UCF Knights (Big 12, NCAA Division I). It opened in 2007, making it 19 years old in 2026 and seats 9,432 for basketball. It ranks 13th of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
Its record crowd is 10,011 vs. Illinois, NIT quarterfinal (2017).
Arena facts
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Home of
- UCF Knights
- School
- University of Central Florida
- Conference
- Big 12
- Opened
- 2007
- Capacity
- 9,432
- Former names
- UCF Arena (2007–2013)
CFE Arena (2013–2019) - Record crowd
- 10,011 vs. Illinois, NIT quarterfinal (2017)
- Also home to
- UCF Knights women's basketball
UCF Knights volleyball
Orlando Valkyries (pro volleyball)
Orlando Predators (AFL, 2014, former) - Size rank in D-I
- 106th of 360
Famous games at Addition Financial Arena
- March 22, 2017: UCF beat Illinois 68-58 in an NIT quarterfinal before 10,011 fans, the arena's first sellout, to reach the semifinals at Madison Square Garden.
- Jan. 10, 2024: In its first Big 12 home game, UCF rallied from 16 down to beat No. 3 Kansas 65-60 before 9,469, its first win over a top-three team.
- Jan. 3, 2026: Jordan Burks' late three broke a 72-72 tie as UCF beat No. 17 Kansas 81-75 in its Big 12 opener, and fans stormed the court again.
Game night
Tradition. The UCF student section is known as the "Knightmare."
Getting there. The UCF Transit Center serves the arena.
Seating & views at Addition Financial Arena
UCF's on-campus arena seats about 9,400 for basketball. The bowl mixes 7,479 fixed seats with 1,328 retractable seats near the floor, 500 club seats, 16 luxury suites and loge boxes. Its compact size keeps most seats reasonably close to the court. The student section is the Knightmare. One quirk: the upper level houses the teams' practice courts rather than more seating, so the bowl stays low and tight.
Parking & tailgating at Addition Financial Arena
The arena is on UCF's main campus next to the UCF Transit Center, served by LYNX buses. For men's games in 2023-24, UCF sold advance parking through Ticketmaster for Garages C, D and H and lots D1 and D2, kept Garage F reserved, and opened free overflow at the baseball, softball and football stadium lots. Check the game's Know Before You Go page, since details change. Restaurants along University Boulevard are close by.
Plan your trip to Addition Financial Arena
Arenas near Addition Financial Arena10
- 1NBAKia Center — Orlando Magic same city
- 2G LeagueSilver Spurs Arena — Osceola Magic 14 mi
- 3D-IEdmunds Center — Stetson Hatters 35 mi
- 4D-IMoore Gymnasium — Bethune–Cookman Wildcats 50 mi
- 5D-IYuengling Center — South Florida Bulls 81 mi
- 6D-IExactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Florida Gators 101 mi
- 7D-ISwisher Gymnasium — Jacksonville Dolphins 126 mi
- 8D-IUNF Arena — North Florida Ospreys 126 mi
- 9D-IAlico Arena — Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 139 mi
- 10D-IFAU Arena — Florida Atlantic Owls 165 mi
Questions about Addition Financial Arena
Where do the UCF Knights play home games?
The UCF Knights play at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
How many people does Addition Financial Arena hold?
Addition Financial Arena seats 9,432 for basketball.
When did Addition Financial Arena open?
Addition Financial Arena opened in 2007.
What is the attendance record at Addition Financial Arena?
The record crowd at Addition Financial Arena is 10,011 vs. Illinois, NIT quarterfinal (2017).
What other arenas are near Addition Financial Arena?
Kia Center is also in Orlando. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
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