Frank Erwin Center
Park Multipurpose arena on the University of Texas campus
An arena on the University of Texas campus in Austin, the Frank Erwin Center hosted college basketball, concerts and large events; visitors attended sports, graduation ceremonies and touring shows.
The Frank Erwin Center is an indoor arena on the University of Texas at Austin campus that opened in 1977 and served as the university’s main indoor sports and events venue for decades.
Built for the University of Texas and named for board of regents member Frank C. Erwin Jr., the arena opened in 1977 and was a principal venue for campus and city events through the early 21st century. It was supplanted as the university’s primary arena when the Moody Center opened in 2022 and subsequently closed.
The arena sits on the University of Texas at Austin campus in central Austin, Texas, adjacent to other major campus facilities and accessible from downtown Austin.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is about 16,500 for basketball configurations, making it a mid-size multipurpose arena for collegiate sports and concerts.
- Recent status: Closed as the university's primary arena in 2022 after the opening of the Moody Center; the facility had served the University of Texas for decades.
How to Get to Frank Erwin Center #
The arena is on the University of Texas campus in Austin, TX. From downtown, take Guadalupe Street north toward the campus and follow signs for the Frank Erwin Center (adjacent to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium). Public transit options include Capital Metro buses that stop on campus; rideshare and campus shuttles operate on event nights.
Tips for Visiting Frank Erwin Center #
- Check the venue schedule online: the center frequently hosts university and community events with free or discounted seating.
- Arrive early for major concerts-queueing fills the lower bowl quickly and latecomers get limited options.
- Note that as an arena it has variable entry points depending on event; check ticketing info for the correct gate.
Best Time to Visit Frank Erwin Center #
Indoor venue-best time depends on scheduled events. Check the arena's events calendar for specific shows and match days.
Weather & Climate near Frank Erwin Center #
Frank Erwin Center's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (829 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
