UC Santa Barbara Events Center, Indoor arena at University of California Santa Barbara, United States.
The UC Santa Barbara Events Center is a multipurpose indoor facility on the university campus with seating for around 5,600 people. The venue is designed with individual chairback seating rather than bleachers, making it comfortable for extended events.
The facility opened in 1979 as Campus Events Center and earned the nickname "The Thunderdome" following a significant basketball victory in 1987. The name reflects a memorable moment in the venue's early years of operation.
The venue hosts basketball games for the university team and draws students together for concerts and gatherings throughout the year. It serves as a social hub where the campus community comes to watch sports and enjoy live entertainment.
Security personnel monitor entrances during major sporting events, so visitors should plan extra time for entry checks. Arriving early helps you avoid crowds and get settled before the event begins.
A basketball game against Ohio State on December 18, 1991 drew more than 6,500 spectators, setting an attendance record for the facility. This turnout demonstrates the strong appeal of university sports to the local community.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
