Grossinger Motors Arena

Best seats

The arena is small with horseshoe seating on three sides, so there are few bad seats.

Parking

Downtown Bloomington has three main garages near the arena: the Lincoln Lot (East St. & Front St., 906 spaces), the Market Lot (Center & Market, 550) and the Grossinger Motors Arena Lot (Olive & Lee, 275). Garages may charge a posted fee. Free street parking is available if you arrive early.

Getting there

Downtown at Front St. and Madison St. From I-55 southbound (Chicago), take Exit 165 to US Business 51 South and turn right on Front St. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is at the Front Street doors on the north side near Section 115.

Pre-game bars

• Anju Above — Asian-fusion tapas spot about two blocks from the arena
• Pub II — Normal college bar known for fried cheeseballs and burgers, a few miles away

Concession prices (USD, approx)

• Fountain soda$4–6
• Bottled water$4
• Burger$10–15

Insider tips

• Clear-bag policy: one clear bag up to 12"x6"x12" or a one-gallon bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5"x6". Expect wands and magnetometers.
• The arena is cashless (cards and contactless only).
• Friday games are '309 Night': $3 Busch Light and sodas, free popcorn and $9 specialty T-shirts.
• Concourses are narrow; hit concessions after puck drop to skip the intermission rush.
• Doors usually open an hour before the event, and there's no re-entry.