James A. Rhodes Arena

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James A. Rhodes Arena is a basketball arena in Akron, Ohio, home of the Akron Zips (MAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1983, making it 43 years old in 2026 and seats 5,500 for basketball. It ranks 9th of 12 in the MAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Rocket Arena in Cleveland, about 31 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Akron, Ohio
Home of
Akron Zips (D-I)
School
University of Akron
Conference
MAC
Opened
1983
Capacity
5,500
Size rank in D-I
205th of 360

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Arenas near James A. Rhodes Arena10

  1. 1D-IMemorial Athletic and Convocation Center — Kent State Golden Flashes (Kent, Ohio)11 mi
  2. 2G LeaguePublic Hall — Cleveland Charge (Cleveland, Ohio)31 mi
  3. 3NBARocket Arena — Cleveland Cavaliers (Cleveland, Ohio)31 mi
  4. 4D-IWolstein Center — Cleveland State Vikings (Cleveland, Ohio)31 mi
  5. 5D-IBeeghly Center — Youngstown State Penguins (Youngstown, Ohio)44 mi
  6. 6D-IUPMC Events Center — Robert Morris Colonials (Moon Township, Pennsylvania)80 mi
  7. 7D-IUPMC Cooper Fieldhouse — Duquesne Dukes (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)91 mi
  8. 8D-IPetersen Events Center — Pittsburgh Panthers (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)91 mi
  9. 9D-IMercyhurst Athletic Center — Mercyhurst Lakers (Erie, Pennsylvania)105 mi
  10. 10D-IValue City Arena — Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus, Ohio)107 mi

Questions about James A. Rhodes Arena

Where do the Akron Zips play home games?

The Akron Zips play at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.

How many people does James A. Rhodes Arena hold?

James A. Rhodes Arena seats 5,500 for basketball.

When did James A. Rhodes Arena open?

James A. Rhodes Arena opened in 1983.

What other arenas are near James A. Rhodes Arena?

Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center in Kent is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.