Event Rentals
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Whether you’re interested in hosting an event at First National Bank Arena, we’re here to help. Fill out the form with some basic details about your needs, and our team will respond promptly.
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217 Olympic Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401
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P.O. Box 880 State University, AR 72467
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Venue Highlights
Built for Sports, Concerts & Everything In Between
First National Bank Arena is a 192,000 square-foot multi-purpose facility designed for maximum versatility. With a 33,000 square-foot arena floor and four equally prominent entrances, the venue seamlessly hosts everything from intimate lectures to large-scale concerts, sporting events, conventions, and rodeos. The space adapts to your needs—whether configured for basketball courts, volleyball, trade shows, or concerts in the round—while delivering the amenities and infrastructure to support events of any scale.
Seating Capacity & Configurations
The arena seats 10,174 for concerts (over 10,500 for concerts in the round) and 9,536 for basketball games. The floor accommodates three regulation basketball courts, seven volleyball courts, one tennis court, or a seven-lane 200-meter indoor track with field event facilities. For trade shows, the space can hold approximately 280 standard 12' x 12' booths.
Meeting & Banquet Facilities
An on-site auditorium seats 271, while meeting rooms accommodate 10 to 400 people. Banquet facilities host up to 500 guests in dedicated spaces, or over 1,000 on the arena floor. The 30,000 square-foot mezzanine area provides additional flexible space for receptions and events.
Technical & Production Capabilities
A portable 60' x 40' Sico stage with 12' x 16' sound wings is supported by four 400-amp show panels and one 600-amp ice panel. The 72' x 90' TOMCAT universal rigging grid handles 60,000 lbs of evenly distributed load with adjustable trim from 5' to 60'. The venue includes six dressing rooms, one team room, a production office with dedicated phone lines, a 150-foot masking curtain, and multiple electrical hookups.
Support Services & Amenities
Wireless internet, full-service catering, and a workout facility are available on-site. The venue provides 1,000 folding chairs, 200 folding tables, and multiple event floor plans for flexible setup.
Parking & Accessibility
On-site parking accommodates 1,300 vehicles with reserved spaces for special needs and tractor-trailer parking. An additional 2,000 paved spaces are available in adjacent lots.
Clear Bag Policy
Attendees of all events hosted at First National Bank Arena are subject to our clear bag policy. Items that are not permitted cannot be stored by First National Bank Arena staff.
Cashless Venue Policy
All operations within First National Bank Arena will now operate via cashless transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, Tickets, Parking, Concessions, and Merchandise.
