The SIU arena is the home of Southern Illinois University Salukis athletics. It seats 10,000 people and has been open since 1964. It’s a good place to catch a sporting event or a concert. There is a ton of parking available. The problem is that the lot can be a nightmare to navigate and get out of when the event is over. There really isn’t a bad seat in the house, and most of the sporting events are dirt cheap.