The Show Me Center is a Cape Girardeau arena on the Southeast Missouri State campus with 7,373 telescopic seats for concerts and events. It opened in 1987 and is home to SEMO Redhawks basketball. A clear-bag policy applies and animals other than service animals are not allowed.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 | 1333 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 |
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| Venue type | Arena |
| Home of | SEMO Redhawks basketball |
| Capacity | 7,373 telescopic seats for concerts & events |
| Box office | Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Phone: (573) 651-5000. TicketsWest is the only authorized ticketing agent. |
| Parking | Parking page text says some events may include a parking fee at the lot; lot location details not fully printed |
| Bag policy | Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"; a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"; diaper bags (with child), subject to search. |
| Events and tickets | Official events · Official tickets |
| Phone | (573) 651-5000 |
| Hours | Not published on the page we read |
| Admission | Not published on the page we read |
| Dogs | Animals are not permitted inside of the Show Me Center, unless they are service animals. |
| Accessibility | Official accessibility page |
| Official site | Show Me Center (official) |
What to Know
- Opened in summer 1987; the first concert was George Jones and Tanya Tucker (spelled 'Tayna' on the page).
- The floor can switch from basketball to concert stage to convention hall in hours.
- Serves Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky.
- A 3,500-panel solar array in the parking area powers over 130 homes' worth of energy per the site.
- Two ATMs are inside the building.
Facts, Each With Its Source
Directions and Location
1333 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Open in Google Maps
Coming Up at Show Me Center
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, Southeast Missouri guide, Southeast Missouri events.
What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Admission varies by event.
- The home page says 'seating for over 7,000'; the About page gives 7,373.
- Sources disagree: Prohibited items list says bags larger than 12x12x2 are prohibited, while the clear-bag policy allows clear bags up to 12x6x12.
- 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 Show Me Center cost?
The official page we read did not publish a price. Check the official site.
What are the hours at Show Me Center?
The page we read did not publish hours; check the official site.
Where is Show Me Center?
1333 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Sources
- Show Me Center home, read October 30, 2026
- About, read October 30, 2026
- Arena policies, read October 30, 2026
- Box office information, read October 30, 2026
- Plan your visit, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Show Me Center, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/venues/show-me-center/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.