Matthew Knight Arena
The Matthew Knight Arena (MKA) is a 12,364-seat, multi-purpose arena in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Its history begins in 2011. Look also at Autzen Stadium, 0.9 mi away.
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A stadium & arena inside Eugene
You can stay in Eugene
Matthew Knight Arena is inside Eugene, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Eugene (EUG) has airline service, about 9 miles from Matthew Knight Arena.
Established in 2011
Matthew Knight Arena dates from 2011. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Matthew Knight Arena are below.
Matthew Knight Arena
The Matthew Knight Arena (MKA) is a 12,364-seat, multi-purpose arena in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is home of the Oregon Ducks men's & women's basketball teams, along with the volleyball team, replacing McArthur Court. All teams compete in the Big Ten Conference starting with the 2024-25 season after their time as members of the Pac-12 Conference. It is located on the east side of campus at the corner of Franklin Boulevard and Villard Street, a gateway to campus as people arrive from I-5. The arena was originally intended to be ready for the start of the 2010–11 basketball season, but instead opened for the men's basketball game against the USC Trojans on January 13, 2011. It is named for chief donor Phil Knight's son, Matthew Knight, who died aged 34 in a scuba diving accident.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 2011
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Rooms near Matthew Knight Arena
The nearest towns with places to stay are Eugene (65) and Springfield (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Matthew Knight Arena | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | in town | — | 65 40 hotels · 8 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 178,618 | $460K | D |
| Springfield | 4 mi east | 5 min | 26 17 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 RV parks | 61,431 | $359K | C− |
| Coburg | 7 mi north | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,373 | $494K | — |
| Cottage Grove | 17 mi south | 25 min | 13 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 10,851 | $347K | C |
| Elmira | 15 mi west | 20 min | 7 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 319 | $315K | — |
| Creswell | 9 mi south | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,566 | $436K | — |
| Junction City | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 7,224 | $422K | — |
| Marcola | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 407 | $339K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Matthew Knight Arena
A wider trip can take in these, within 65 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaHayward Field
37 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
65 mi MountainThree Sisters
60 mi Park & preserveOregon Dunes National Recreation Area
3in town MuseumJordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
55 mi Theme parkEnchanted Forest
60 mi State parkSilver Falls State ParkPhoto credits
Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hayward Field: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: User:Akendall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silver Falls State Park: Kelvin Kay -- Kkmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Good to know about Matthew Knight Arena
Is Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene?
Yes. It’s inside Eugene, OR.
When is the best time to visit Matthew Knight Arena?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Matthew Knight Arena?
Eugene (EUG), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 109 miles.
Where should I stay near Matthew Knight Arena?
Eugene (in town, 65 places to stay), Springfield (4 mi, 26 places to stay) and Coburg (7 mi, 5 places to stay).
Local tips in Eugene
No one has shared advice yet; Eugene’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.