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Two 360-degree concourses and permanent lower-level bowl with new padded chairback seating and cup holders throughout most of the arena

Premium seating options, including 542 new club seats with access to the Champions Club, loge box seating and 16 luxury suites

New hospitality areas, including the 400-level (main level) and 500-level (upper-level) specialty drink stations, which are available to all fans and the addition of three exclusive clubs – the Arena Club, Champions Club and Courtside Club

New upper-level concourse with its own fan amenities, including restrooms and concession stands

New HD scoreboard, ribbon boards, sound system and LED lighting to enhance the game day atmosphere

Open entrance plaza with centralized ticket and guest services along with the new Fan First Center

New restrooms and concessions, representing an 87-percent increase in women's fixtures, 48-percent increase in men's fixtures and 72 points of sale for food and beverage items.

Renovation of building façade and new outdoor HD videoboard

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A three-phase seat selection process for Fifth Third Arena begins in June 2018.

The initial phase will include those fans who purchased men's basketball season tickets during the 2016-17 season at Fifth Third Arena. Season ticket holders will be ranked based on their UCATS Priority Points total as of Dec. 31, 2017.

The second phase will include any new season ticket holders during the 2017-18 season at BB&T Arena. All patrons will be ranked on their UCATS priority points total as of Dec. 31, 2017.

The best way for fans to improve their UCATS priority ranking is through a philanthropic gift to the Fifth Third Arena Project before Dec. 31, 2017. Please call the UCATS office at 513-556-4884.

Finally, upon completion of the first two phases, those who purchase 2018-19 season ticket deposits will be afforded the opportunity to select seats. Fans can place a $50 per-seat deposit for 2018-19 season tickets online at GoBearcats.com/tickets or by calling the UC Ticket Office at 1-877-CATS-TIX.

Every men's basketball season ticket holder will receive an appointment time to select seats online or via phone. Fans will have the opportunity to select a maximum of six (6) season tickets OR up to the number of season tickets purchased during the 2016-17 season in Fifth Third Arena.

Ticket holders who wish to sit with other ticket holders can arrange a selection time together. The group will be required to fill out a group seating form and return it to the Bearcats Ticket Office. Group assignment times will be based on the group member with the lowest priority.

If fans participated in the ticket transfer "grace period" since 2015, the new season ticket holder can select new seats based on the original season ticket holder's UCATS Priority Points as long as an official ticket transfer is on file in the UCATS Office. This ONLY applies to this one-time seat selection process and does not apply for subsequent, annual seat selection processes.

You will be required to make payment for your season tickets at the time of your selection.

A pledge for your required Men's Basketball Priority Seating donation will be automatically generated upon the selection of your seating location. Full donation payment will be due by June 30, 2018.

Ticket holders who miss their scheduled appointment time will have the ability to log on to their Bearcats ticket account at any time after their scheduled appointment to select their seating location.

Starting January 1, 2018, all Fifth Third Arena Bonus Points, which were awarded for philanthropic gifts to the Fifth Third Arena Project, will revert back into the existing formula and will be considered in either the cumulative giving or future pledge commitments categories.

With less than a year remaining before the reopening of the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena for the 2018-19 season, the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics has unveiled additional details on expected enhancements to the general fan experience; new seating locations and pricing; and a timetable with important facts on the seat-selection process.The privately-funded, $87-million renovation to the 28-year old arena began in March 2017 and will be completed in the fall of 2018, giving UC fans a completely new experience when they visit on game days. Visit OurHouse2018.com for complete details.The state-of-the-art renovated arena will greet guests with multiple enhancements, including:Additionally, the facility will include new classroom spaces with e-learning capabilities, benefiting all students. Student-athlete enhancements include new men's and women's locker rooms, players' lounge, team theater and film room, team dining area and a sports medicine facility (including a hydro-therapy room and nutrition/fuel station). The volleyball team will continue to play on the state-of-the-art, UC-branded floor it used during the 2017 season at St. Ursula Academy.Featured seating areas will provide fans special amenities with amazing vantage points to watch the Bearcats.The Courtside Club, located underneath the stands in the north baseline, is an exclusive hospitality area available to Bearcats fans with courtside seats.Padded seats located on the floor; exclusive access to the Courtside Club and private restrooms; complimentary all-inclusive food and beverage.$5,000 annual per seat donation; $1,250 per ticket costLoge Box seats, located on the west sideline within the Champions Club and at the north baseline on the 500-level, offers a unique option for premium entertainment and hospitality.Four moveable seats within a private open-air box; a flat-screen monitor; mini fridge; in-seat service; exclusive access to the Champions Club, which offers complimentary fountain drinks and snacks, cash bar service, private restrooms and a view of the court from inside the club.Sideline: $3,425 annual per-seat donation; $575 per ticket costBaseline: $2,925 annual per seat donation; $375 per ticket costLocated on the west side of the arena, the Champions Club seats will feature a luxury seat surrounding mid-court with exclusive access to the Champions Club. These seats are for Bearcats fans who want to enjoy a premium experience with great sightlines and a social atmosphere.22" padded seat with cup holder; In-seat service; and exclusive access to the Champions Club, which offers complimentary fountain drinks and snacks, cash bar service, private restrooms and a view of the court from inside the club.$2,500 annual per seat donation; $575 ticket costPremium seats, located on the east side of the arena in the first seven rows, are the consummate area for true basketball fans. These luxury seats near mid-court are behind the team benches and close to the action. Premium seats provide complimentary access to the Arena Club located underneath the east sideline.22" padded seat with cup holder; located near mid-court behind the team benches; complimentary access to the Arena Club, a hospitality area underneath the east sideline which offers cash bar service, concessions and private restrooms.$2,250 annual per seat donation; $575 per ticket costThe Incline, located at the north and south baselines off the 500-level concourse, is new seating inventory in the arena. Cantilevered over the Ruckus student section, these chairback seats provide comfort in an energetic atmosphere with an incredible view of the action.20" seat with cup holder; direct access to 500-level amenities$500 annual per-seat donation; $375 ticket costVisit 53arena.gobearcats.com to view more information on the Fifth Third Arena project, seating locations, amenities and pricing.