Chaifetz Arena

Chaifetz Arena is a Saint Louis University venue that hosts basketball plus non-sport events such as concerts and comedy. For a visit, it helps to think of it as a multi-use arena rather than a single-purpose sports building, since seating and floor setups can vary by event.

For event planning, the arena’s guest guide is the best place to check the day-of basics such as bag rules, concessions, and child ticketing exceptions, since those details can change by event type.

The arena is at 1 South Compton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, in the 63103 ZIP code. Official parking options listed by the venue include Olive/Compton Garage, Laclede Garage, and Fred Weber VIP Lot.

Parking availability is limited and not every lot or garage opens for every event. The venue says the general garage entrance is on Compton, with access through Olive for the garage, and that ride-share drop-off for general guests is at 3402 Laclede Avenue. Guests needing a mobility drop-off should use Gate C on Compton.

For drivers who need accessible parking, the venue lists accessible parking in the Olive/Compton Garage levels. The garage is cashless and accepts credit or debit cards.

Seating is not fixed the same way for every show or game. The arena uses reserved seating for many events, and some concerts may also have general-admission floor or pit layouts, where the floor area is not assigned seating.

Because layouts can change, it is worth checking the event-specific seating setup before you go. If you are comparing event types, sports events and concerts can use different configurations.

Chaifetz Arena uses a clear-bag policy. Guests may bring a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 7.5 x 5 inches. Diaper bags are inspected, and exceptions are made for guests with children and for medical needs.

The arena does not offer bag check, so anything you bring inside needs to meet the policy. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and concessions are cashless. Concession offerings can vary by event, and vendor points are cashless as well.

A reverse ATM near section 103 converts cash to a payment card. That can be useful because purchases throughout the venue are handled without cash.

Chaifetz Arena says all gates are accessible. Wheelchair and companion seating are available through the box office, and the venue notes that event-day changes are not guaranteed.

For arrival and movement around the building, the accessibility page says mobility drop-off is on Compton outside Gate C, where there is an ADA ramp. The venue also offers courtesy wheelchair escort service from the gate, but staff cannot lift or transfer guests.

Additional services listed by the venue include interpreter requests made at least two weeks in advance and the KultureCity sensory program. If you need help before your visit, the venue provides a Guest Experience contact number.

The venue says baby-changing stations are available in all public restrooms, with family restrooms at sections 105 and 116 and nursing pods at sections 118 and 119.

For children, the arena’s guide says most events allow children under 24 months to sit on a lap without a ticket, but some events can make exceptions or set different rules. It is best to confirm the policy for the specific event you are attending.