McGuirk Arena

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McGuirk Arena is a basketball arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, home of the Central Michigan Chippewas (MAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1973, making it 53 years old in 2026 and seats 5,300 for basketball. It ranks 11th of 12 in the MAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, about 124 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Home of
Central Michigan Chippewas (D-I)
School
Central Michigan University
Conference
MAC
Opened
1973
Capacity
5,300
Size rank in D-I
211th of 360

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Arenas near McGuirk Arena10

  1. 1G LeagueVan Andel Arena — Grand Rapids Gold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)61 mi
  2. 2D-IBreslin Student Events Center — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)63 mi
  3. 3D-IUniversity Arena — Western Michigan Broncos (Kalamazoo, Michigan)99 mi
  4. 4D-IOU Credit Union O'rena — Oakland Golden Grizzlies (Rochester, Michigan)106 mi
  5. 5D-ICrisler Center — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)107 mi
  6. 6D-IGeorge Gervin GameAbove Center — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)113 mi
  7. 7G LeagueWayne State Fieldhouse — Motor City Cruise (Detroit, Michigan)123 mi
  8. 8NBALittle Caesars Arena — Detroit Pistons (Detroit, Michigan)124 mi
  9. 9D-ICalihan Hall — Detroit Mercy Titans (Detroit, Michigan)124 mi
  10. 10D-ISavage Arena — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)148 mi

Questions about McGuirk Arena

Where do the Central Michigan Chippewas play home games?

The Central Michigan Chippewas play at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

How many people does McGuirk Arena hold?

McGuirk Arena seats 5,300 for basketball.

When did McGuirk Arena open?

McGuirk Arena opened in 1973.

What other arenas are near McGuirk Arena?

Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing is about 63 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.