McCarthey Athletic Center

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McCarthey Athletic Center is a basketball arena in Spokane, Washington, home of the Gonzaga Bulldogs (Pac-12, NCAA Division I). It opened in 2004, making it 22 years old in 2026 and seats 6,000 for basketball. It ranks 9th of 9 in the Pac-12 by capacity.

Moved from WCC to Pac-12 in 2026. The closest NBA arena is Moda Center in Portland, about 291 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Spokane, Washington
Home of
Gonzaga Bulldogs (D-I)
School
Gonzaga University
Conference
Pac-12
Opened
2004
Capacity
6,000
Size rank in D-I
193rd of 360

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Arenas near McCarthey Athletic Center10

  1. 1D-IReese Court — Eastern Washington Eagles (Cheney, Washington)15 mi
  2. 2D-IBeasley Coliseum — Washington State Cougars (Pullman, Washington)65 mi
  3. 3D-IIdaho Central Credit Union Arena — Idaho Vandals (Moscow, Idaho)67 mi
  4. 4D-IDahlberg Arena — Montana Grizzlies (Missoula, Montana)167 mi
  5. 5D-IAlaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion — Washington Huskies (Seattle, Washington)230 mi
  6. 6D-IRedhawk Center — Seattle Redhawks (Seattle, Washington)230 mi
  7. 7WNBAClimate Pledge Arena — Seattle Storm (Seattle, Washington)231 mi
  8. 8D-IExtraMile Arena — Boise State Broncos (Boise, Idaho)290 mi
  9. 9NBAModa Center — Portland Trail Blazers (Portland, Oregon)291 mi
  10. 10D-IViking Pavilion — Portland State Vikings (Portland, Oregon)291 mi

Questions about McCarthey Athletic Center

Where do the Gonzaga Bulldogs play home games?

The Gonzaga Bulldogs play at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington.

How many people does McCarthey Athletic Center hold?

McCarthey Athletic Center seats 6,000 for basketball.

When did McCarthey Athletic Center open?

McCarthey Athletic Center opened in 2004.

What other arenas are near McCarthey Athletic Center?

Reese Court in Cheney is about 15 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.