UT Dallas Activity Center

Planning a visit to the Activity Center

The Activity Center sits on the University of Texas at Dallas campus in Richardson, and its scale is a big part of the appeal. College gyms at the Division III level tend to put fans close to the floor, so you hear the sneakers, the bench chatter and the coaching calls in a way you rarely do in a large arena. For anyone who follows Dallas metro basketball closely, that closeness makes it a good place to watch spacing, defensive rotations and late-clock decisions.

Getting there

The campus lies off Campbell Road, near the junction of US-75 and the President George Bush Turnpike, so most North Dallas, Plano and Richardson fans can drive in without going near downtown traffic. DART light rail serves Richardson, but the stations are not right next to the gym, so if you go by transit, check the current route and allow time for the last stretch. Campus parking rules can change between semesters and on event nights, so look at the university's current visitor parking information before you leave rather than guessing at a lot.

Before you go

• Confirm the game. Tip-off times, doubleheaders and admission policies are set by UTD Athletics, so use their official channels for the latest details.
• Expect a shared building. The Activity Center also serves recreation and intramural programs, so entrances or open areas may differ on game days.
• Arrive early for warm-ups. In a small gym, pregame shooting is easy to watch up close and often says a lot about a team's rhythm.

Fitting it into a basketball week

Many local fans build a week around more than one game. A midweek college game in Richardson goes well with a weekend Fuel date, and it helps to have both calendars side by side. Our Fuel schedule makes that easy to plan, and the venues guide covers other courts around the metro if you want to compare drive times, seating and atmosphere before choosing a night out.