Great Southern Bank Arena
- Venue
- Regional draw
- Springfield
Great Southern Bank Arena is Missouri State University’s basketball arena in Springfield and a venue for concerts, performances and other large events.
Its schedule includes both university sport and touring entertainment.
Choose an event using the current arena calendar and review its ticket, parking and guest-service information. The photograph shows the building under its former JQH Arena name; the current operator calls it Great Southern Bank Arena. Seating and entry arrangements depend on the event. A visit should be planned around a scheduled gathering rather than treating the arena bowl as an unrestricted indoor attraction.
Visitor details reviewed October 26, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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