Chaifetz Arena is a 10,600-seat arena on the Saint Louis University campus, home to Billikens basketball and a stop for touring concerts. It opened in 2008, is run by Oak View Group, and uses a clear-bag policy with Ticketmaster as its only approved ticket seller.Checked October 30, 2026 against the official pages listed under Sources. Prices, hours and seasons change; confirm on the official site before you go.
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Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 |
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| Venue type | Arena |
| Home of | Saint Louis University Billikens men's and women's basketball (Atlantic 10) |
| Capacity | 10,600-seat (venue info page) |
| Box office | Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm (plus event days). (314) 977-5000. Inside Gate B, north side. |
| Parking | Olive/Compton Garage (230 N Compton Ave, general; 3338 Olive St, premium), Laclede Garage (3642 Laclede Ave), Fred Weber VIP Lot (1 S Compton Ave). All garage parking is cashless (major credit/debit cards only). |
| Bag policy | One clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" plus one clutch up to 7.5" x 5.0" per guest; no bag check is provided. |
| Events and tickets | Official events · Official tickets |
| Phone | (314) 977-5000 |
| Hours | Not published on the page we read |
| Admission | Not published on the page we read |
| Dogs | Not published on the page we read |
| Accessibility | Official accessibility page |
| Official site | Chaifetz Arena (official) |
What to Know
- Opened in 2008 and managed privately by Oak View Group.
- Named for SLU alumnus Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz after a $12 million naming gift.
- Home court for SLU men's and women's basketball.
- Box office sits just inside Gate B; non-basketball tickets bought there carry a $3.00 per-ticket fee.
- Ticket limit is 8 per customer unless stated, and all sales are final.
Facts, Each With Its Source
- Seats: 10,600 (source)
- Opened: 2008 (source)
- Manager: Oak View Group (source)
- Ticket limit: 8 per customer unless otherwise stated (source)
- Rideshare zone: 3402 Laclede Ave (source)
Directions and Location
1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Open in Google Maps
Coming Up at Chaifetz Arena
Nothing on our checked calendar yet. We list only events whose dates an organizer has published. See all Missouri events.
Nearby
More: Venues, state parks and historic sites, St. Louis Area guide, St. Louis Area events.
What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Dog policy not published on pages read; accessibility page not read in detail.
- Venue page spells the capacity as '10,600-seat venue'; concert configuration capacity not given.
- The map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap, not a surveyed entrance.
- Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.
Questions People Ask
What does Chaifetz Arena cost?
The official page we read did not publish a price. Check the official site.
What are the hours at Chaifetz Arena?
The page we read did not publish hours; check the official site.
Where is Chaifetz Arena?
1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Sources
- Chaifetz Arena home, read October 30, 2026
- Venue Info, read October 30, 2026
- Box Office Info, read October 30, 2026
- Parking, read October 30, 2026
- Clear Bag Policy, read October 30, 2026
- Directions, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Chaifetz Arena, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/venues/chaifetz-arena/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.